Intermediate Designer – Retail Creative Content

About SJC

SJC stands as Canada’s largest privately owned communications company, distinguished by its portfolio of leading media brands, including Toronto Life, Chatelaine, and Maclean’s. A dynamic and influential organization within the industry, SJC excels in the creation, publication, and production of best-in-class content through its comprehensive content and creative studios, advanced advertising technology, and state-of-the-art print facilities. We collaborate with clients across North America to deliver innovative marketing solutions that effectively inform, inspire, and empower audiences across all platforms. With significant reach and influence, SJC has proudly been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 22 consecutive years, a testament to our commitment to excellence. To learn more about our organization, please visit www.stjoseph.com

From its full-service multi-studio facility, SJC Content works with leading brands and retailers to create content for every channel, including photography, video, social animation, interactive e-commerce content and digital signage. The Mar-Comm Project Manager drives the planning and execution of seasonal and other strategic marketing campaigns, leading collaboration on these projects both cross-functionally and with a network of vendor partner marketing agencies.

Role Overview

SJC is seeking a talented and detail-oriented Designer with at least 2–3+ years of professional experience creating retail marketing and digital content. The successful candidate is passionate about design, understands modern retail storytelling, and thrives in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment.

This role will design content across multiple retail touchpoints including mobile, email, social media, eCommerce, digital advertising, in-store signage, and print. The ideal candidate combines strong creative fundamentals with technical proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and emerging AI-powered creative tools.

A mobile-first mindset, strong production skills, and exceptional attention to detail are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Design compelling creative assets for retail campaigns across digital, mobile, social, email, eCommerce, print, and in-store environments.
• Create layouts that balance strong visual storytelling with usability, accessibility, and conversion objectives.
• Produce responsive, mobile-first creative that performs across multiple screen sizes and customer touchpoints.
• Work from established brand guidelines while contributing fresh creative thinking and visual solutions.
• Prepare production-ready files for digital publishing and print.
• Collaborate with Creative Directors, Copywriters, Art Directors, Project Managers, Production Artists, and Developers throughout the creative process.
• Support high-volume versioning and localization across multiple campaigns and retail brands.
• Participate in creative reviews and incorporate feedback efficiently while maintaining quality and accuracy.
• Ensure all deliverables meet brand standards, production specifications, and project timelines.
• Stay current with retail design trends, UX best practices, AI-enabled workflows, and evolving digital platforms..

Required Experience and Skills

• 2-3+ years of professional graphic design experience within an agency, retailer, publisher, or in-house creative team.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating digital-first retail, marketing, or eCommerce creative.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Experience designing in Figma for digital products, responsive layouts, and collaborative workflows.
• Comfortable using AI-powered creative tools to improve ideation, production efficiency, and asset generation.
• Strong understanding of typography, layout, colour, composition, hierarchy, and branding.
• Excellent production skills with careful attention to detail and quality control.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities within fast-paced production schedules.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience designing for both digital and print production is an asset.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and responsive design principles is considered an asset.

AI, Workflow and Technology Expectations

• Experience using AI to support concept development, image generation, editing, production efficiency, and content adaptation.
• Familiarity with collaborative design workflows using Figma and cloud-based creative platforms.
• Understanding of digital asset management, workflow automation, and version-controlled creative production.
• Curious about emerging technologies and continuously seeks opportunities to improve efficiency through innovation.
• Experience with AI platforms, Adobe Firefly, generative image tools, image masking/background tools, DAM workflows, or eCommerce automation platforms is an asset.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Creative thinker with strong visual design instincts.
• Mobile-first mindset with a strong understanding of modern digital content.
• Exceptional eye for detail, consistency, and craftsmanship.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and open to feedback.
• Highly organized and able to balance creativity with production efficiency.
• Comfortable working within established brand systems while bringing fresh creative ideas.
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude and desire to continuously learn new technologies and creative techniques
• Calm under volume pressure and comfortable making clear decisions with incomplete or evolving information.
• Curious about AI and new production models without compromising brand, product, or quality standards.

Benefits at SJC:

SJC is committed to the well-being and professional development of its employees. Our employee benefit includes:

• Exclusive employee subscription rates for SJC publications.
• A complimentary 1-year Toronto Life Insider membership.
• Discounted annual GoodLife membership.
• Participation in the Perkopolis Perk Program, offering employee pricing at a wide range of retailers.

A Workplace Built for Everyone:

SJC Values

• Amaze our customers: We put our customers’ evolving needs at the heart of the business and inspire through our ideas, quality and service.
• Be relentlessly curious: We take the initiative to learn, try new things and brainstorm the next big idea.
• Respect every individual as equal: We value diversity as the means to creativity and cultivate a collaborative environment where everyone belongs.
• Innovate and adapt with urgency: Forward-thinking and flexible, we react quickly and boldly to change.
• Contribute to our community: We apply our resources and passions to make a difference – for people and our planet

Accommodations at SJC

SJC is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, where everyone feels welcome and has the opportunity to thrive. We're committed to creating inclusive and barrier-free recruitment processes and work environments. If you're contacted for an interview and require any accommodations to ensure a fair and equitable experience, please let our Human Resources team know. We'll handle any information you share with complete confidentiality.

Inclusion at SJC

Equality and respect for all is one of our founding values and core beliefs at SJC. We are a diverse group with associates of all ages, orientations, races and talents. We celebrate this diversity and we draw strength from it. Inclusivity at SJC means fostering a culture that welcomes and respects each individual as equal – both inside our walls and within the larger community.