About the role
Established in 1973, Roots is a proudly Canadian lifestyle brand that celebrates authenticity, quality, and community. Inspired by the great outdoors, we create timeless, sustainable apparel and leather goods designed for comfort and everyday adventure. At Roots, we believe in fostering a culture of inclusivity, creativity, and teamwork – where every team member plays a role in shaping our brand’s legacy. If you bring passion to everything you do, lead with integrity, and believe in the power of collaboration to drive growth, we’d love to have you on our journey!
Nature & Scope → Your Role at Roots We are looking for a Graphic Designer (International) who brings a positive attitude, a passion for creative excellence, and a deep respect for our Roots heritage.
As a key member of the Graphic Design team, the Graphic Designer (International) will play a critical role in creating innovative logos and embellishments aligned with our seasonal direction, brand identity, and the unique needs of our international markets.
Key Responsibilities → How You’ll Make An Impact
- Lead on International Graphic Collections: Act as the main point person for the international teams within the graphic department, ensuring smooth communication and alignment on design projects across various global markets.
- Tailored Design for Global Markets: Partner with the International team to develop innovative seasonal graphics that speak to local tastes and trends, with an emphasis on Taiwan, China, and other key Asian markets.
- Cultural Storytelling: Incorporate cultural insights into your design process to ensure your graphics resonate with international audiences, with a focus on blending contemporary trends with Roots' heritage.
- End-to-End Design Process: Manage the creation of artwork, review and approve artwork strike-offs, and collaborate with vendors to ensure designs meet Roots' quality and technical standards.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with creative, merchandising, and product development teams to ensure international designs align with seasonal objectives and maintain consistency with the brand’s identity.
Qualifications & Experience → The Skills You Bring
- International Market Experience: Strong background in apparel graphic design (min. 4 years), with a particular advantage for experience in international markets, especially Asia.
- Language Skills: English language, as well as Mandarin language skills are a strong plus, enabling seamless communication with international partners and stakeholders.
- Advanced Design Skills: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), along with a solid understanding of print design, typography, color theory, and visual storytelling.
- Project Management: Ability to juggle multiple projects and inputs from various stakeholders, synthesizing them into cohesive designs that align with both the brand's and market's needs.
- Collaborative & Communicative: Excellent collaboration and communication skills are essential for gaining consensus across teams and ensuring alignment with seasonal goals.
At Roots we appreciate that skills and expertise are cultivated through a range of experiences. We are committed to reflecting Canada's diverse landscape in our products, team, and workplace culture. We value your unique perspective and encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every listed requirement. Accommodations are available for applicants throughout the recruitment process.
About Roots
Established in 1973, Roots is Canada’s leading lifestyle brand known around the world for its premium leather goods, apparel and accessories, with more than 120 retail locations in Canada and the United States, and more than 100 in Asia. Roots is not only a brand, we are a culture and lifestyle inspired by the open air. We are a team of people who share values focused on quality and integrity. We celebrate our heritage and authenticity and are proud of what we stand for. Our employees share this passion and seek opportunities to stretch their boundaries, learn new experiences and continue to grow their Roots.
Fondée en 1973, Roots la principale marque canadienne axée sur le « style de vie » et elle est reconnue dans le monde entier pour ses articles en cuir, ses vêtements sport et ses accessoires de qualité. Elle possède plus de 120 points de vente au Canada et aux États-Unis, et plus de 100 en Asie. Roots est bien plus qu’une simple marque, elle constitue une culture et un style de vie dont l’inspiration provient des grands espaces. Nous formons une équipe dont les valeurs sont fondées sur la qualité et l’intégrité. Nous rendons hommage à notre héritage et notre authenticité, et sommes fiers de ce que nous représentons. Nos employés sont animés par cette même passion et repoussent constamment leurs limites afin de vivre de nouvelles expériences et de s’épanouir.
About the role
Established in 1973, Roots is a proudly Canadian lifestyle brand that celebrates authenticity, quality, and community. Inspired by the great outdoors, we create timeless, sustainable apparel and leather goods designed for comfort and everyday adventure. At Roots, we believe in fostering a culture of inclusivity, creativity, and teamwork – where every team member plays a role in shaping our brand’s legacy. If you bring passion to everything you do, lead with integrity, and believe in the power of collaboration to drive growth, we’d love to have you on our journey!
Nature & Scope → Your Role at Roots We are looking for a Graphic Designer (International) who brings a positive attitude, a passion for creative excellence, and a deep respect for our Roots heritage.
As a key member of the Graphic Design team, the Graphic Designer (International) will play a critical role in creating innovative logos and embellishments aligned with our seasonal direction, brand identity, and the unique needs of our international markets.
Key Responsibilities → How You’ll Make An Impact
- Lead on International Graphic Collections: Act as the main point person for the international teams within the graphic department, ensuring smooth communication and alignment on design projects across various global markets.
- Tailored Design for Global Markets: Partner with the International team to develop innovative seasonal graphics that speak to local tastes and trends, with an emphasis on Taiwan, China, and other key Asian markets.
- Cultural Storytelling: Incorporate cultural insights into your design process to ensure your graphics resonate with international audiences, with a focus on blending contemporary trends with Roots' heritage.
- End-to-End Design Process: Manage the creation of artwork, review and approve artwork strike-offs, and collaborate with vendors to ensure designs meet Roots' quality and technical standards.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with creative, merchandising, and product development teams to ensure international designs align with seasonal objectives and maintain consistency with the brand’s identity.
Qualifications & Experience → The Skills You Bring
- International Market Experience: Strong background in apparel graphic design (min. 4 years), with a particular advantage for experience in international markets, especially Asia.
- Language Skills: English language, as well as Mandarin language skills are a strong plus, enabling seamless communication with international partners and stakeholders.
- Advanced Design Skills: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), along with a solid understanding of print design, typography, color theory, and visual storytelling.
- Project Management: Ability to juggle multiple projects and inputs from various stakeholders, synthesizing them into cohesive designs that align with both the brand's and market's needs.
- Collaborative & Communicative: Excellent collaboration and communication skills are essential for gaining consensus across teams and ensuring alignment with seasonal goals.
At Roots we appreciate that skills and expertise are cultivated through a range of experiences. We are committed to reflecting Canada's diverse landscape in our products, team, and workplace culture. We value your unique perspective and encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every listed requirement. Accommodations are available for applicants throughout the recruitment process.
About Roots
Established in 1973, Roots is Canada’s leading lifestyle brand known around the world for its premium leather goods, apparel and accessories, with more than 120 retail locations in Canada and the United States, and more than 100 in Asia. Roots is not only a brand, we are a culture and lifestyle inspired by the open air. We are a team of people who share values focused on quality and integrity. We celebrate our heritage and authenticity and are proud of what we stand for. Our employees share this passion and seek opportunities to stretch their boundaries, learn new experiences and continue to grow their Roots.
Fondée en 1973, Roots la principale marque canadienne axée sur le « style de vie » et elle est reconnue dans le monde entier pour ses articles en cuir, ses vêtements sport et ses accessoires de qualité. Elle possède plus de 120 points de vente au Canada et aux États-Unis, et plus de 100 en Asie. Roots est bien plus qu’une simple marque, elle constitue une culture et un style de vie dont l’inspiration provient des grands espaces. Nous formons une équipe dont les valeurs sont fondées sur la qualité et l’intégrité. Nous rendons hommage à notre héritage et notre authenticité, et sommes fiers de ce que nous représentons. Nos employés sont animés par cette même passion et repoussent constamment leurs limites afin de vivre de nouvelles expériences et de s’épanouir.