Graphic Designer (Contract 18-months)

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Lead a Brilliant Career.

Bring your authentic self to work every day, and help our customers express themselves, style their home, and live their life in a way that reflects who they truly are.

As a brand, we celebrate the differences that make each and every one of us unique because we believe that people shouldn't fit archetypes.

So why should your career be anything less than extraordinary?

What to Expect:

As the Graphic Designer, you will play an integral role in how Hudson’s Bay appears in the world, from our website, thebay.com homepage, to a digital media campaign. You will support the marketing team by designing assets that tell a cohesive story that connects the customer journey at every touchpoint. This role requires exceptional design skills, attention to detail, a modern aesthetic, and a best-practice mindset.

What You Will Do:

• Translate production projects from concept to final approval, ensuring the integrity of the creative concept maintained

• Execute top-quality design work in line with Hudson Bay’s standards across various mediums that support Hudson Bay’s marketing efforts

• Use effective time management and organizational skills to maintain a continuous workflow and meet multiple deadlines

• Participate constructively in team meetings, working sessions, and problem-solving tasks

• Design assets across email, site, print, social, and other digital executions that are cohesive and support Hudson Bay’s marketing objectives

• Maintaining the proper process is edits and final sign-off

• Verify content & specs for all projects assigned

• Ensure creative/concept will transfer effectively into the French language to support our Bilingual requirements

• Proactively communicate and provide creative solutions on briefs

• Work effectively with internal partners & outside suppliers such as third-party vendors

• Be a team player who is willing to assist other designers with projects as required

What you will bring to the team:

• Degree in Graphic Design or an equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job

• 3+ years’ experience in graphic design in a marketing environment

• Proven ability to produce high-quality creative work

• An acute understanding of design, including typography and layout

• Excellent knowledge of the digital environment - including files, formats, and best practices

• Knowledge of pre-press file preparation - including font management and support file links is considered a plus

• Strong knowledge of design programs like Adobe Creative Cloud for Mac and Figma.

• Basic to intermediate motion graphic, video editing, and GIF creation capabilities

• Experience in other Cloud Design programs is beneficial

• Strong time management skills are essential

• Branding experience (icon development, logo development)

What’s in it for you:

• A people-focused culture of belonging where Reconciliation & Inclusion are integral to what we do

• Employee Resource Groups that offer a unique opportunity to connect with diverse colleagues

• Leadership coaching and development opportunities at all levels

• Benefits package inclusive of parental leave top-up, retirement savings, “Living Well” Program, and more

• A generous Associate discount of up to 40% off of top brands

• Work-life balance through a hybrid work model and flexible paid-time-off

As an equal opportunity employer, Hudson’s Bay is committed to providing you with a barrier-free, inclusive and accessible workplace to lead a brilliant career. If you need accommodations throughout the recruitment process, please let us know.