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Co-op, Loblaw Agency, UX Design, Winter 2025

Loblaw Companies Ltd - Head Office

Toronto, ON

Number of positions available : 1
Salary To be discussed
Full time
Published on September 9th, 2024
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Starting date : 1 position to fill as soon as possible

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Description

Referred applicants should not apply directly to this role.

All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current Loblaw Colleague.

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued - as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.

At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.

Term Length: 4 Months

Term Start: January 8, 2025

Term Date: April 18, 2025

Return to Office: As of October 15, 2024 Loblaw has adopted the following Hybrid working model (a combination of working between the office and remotely). Colleagues will continue working remotely up to 1 day a week, while spending the other 4 days in the office.

About Us:

At Loblaw Agency, we expertly translate our customers’ needs into real, engaging work that speaks to Canadians and drives brand love. Join our growing team and come dream up original creative for some of Canada’s most loved and trusted brands!

Put the knowledge you have acquired at school into action. Enhance your skills and expand your network by working on projects, leading initiatives and sharing your ideas. Leverage the skills you will learn to enhance your future school and work experiences.

Loblaw Agency has an opportunity for Junior Full Stack Designer Co-op student with a strong emphasis on User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI) Design, and Graphic Design. You will work with our Digital Production team to create visually compelling and user-centric digital experiences for Shoppers Drug Mart Customers and help consolidate a Design System to enhance consistency and efficiency across all platforms.

Role Mandate: To assist the Digital Production team with UX design including emails, flyer, Digital Guidelines development and communication and other UX design tasks as needed.

Accountabilities:

UX/UI Design:

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assist in translating user needs and business goals into intuitive and engaging digital experiences.

Support the creation of wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs using Figma.

Assist in user research and usability testing to refine and optimize design solutions.

Contribute to responsive design projects, ensuring consistency and usability across devices.

Design System & Figma Libraries:

Participate in the consolidation of a Design System helping to establish design patterns, components, and guidelines that ensure a cohesive email brand experience.

Assist in the creation and maintenance of Figma libraries, including reusable components and modules that align with the Design System.

Collaborate with developers and other designers to ensure design feasibility and seamless implementation within the Design System.

Contribute to the creation of modules and guidelines specifically for email design, ensuring consistency and adherence to brand standards.

Graphic Design:

Design visual elements such as icons, illustrations, and animations to enhance the user interface and overall user experience.

Maintain and develop branding assets, ensuring consistency across all touchpoints.

Branding:

Contribute to the development and maintenance of brand guidelines.

Work with the team to ensure that all designs align with the company's branding and visual identity.

Assist in the creation of logos, color schemes, typography, and other branding elements.

Collaboration & Communication:

Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute innovative design ideas.

Collaborate with developers to ensure design feasibility and seamless implementation.

Communicate design concepts and present them to stakeholders clearly and effectively.

Continuous Learning:

Stay up-to-date with the latest design trends, tools, and technologies.

Seek feedback and continuously improve your design skills.

Role Requirements:

Currently working toward Bachelor’s degree or similar in Graphic Design, UX/UI Design, or a related field.

Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.).

Understanding of web design principles and front-end development basics (HTML, CSS, JavaScript is a plus).

A portfolio showcasing your UX/UI and graphic design work (optional).

Strong attention to detail and a keen eye for aesthetics.

Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Excellent interpersonal communication skills (Verbal & Written)

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars - Environment, Sourcing and Community - and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values - Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence - guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits - these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.