Are you a creative powerhouse with a passion for content creation and all things social media? Are you up to date with what is trending and ready to create content that pushes the Earls brand forward? If so, we are looking for you!

Earls Kitchen + Bar is looking for a Content Creator + Digital Designer to join our collaborative Brand + Marketing team in Vancouver, BC, at Earls Head Office. This is an incredible opportunity to leverage your skills in graphic design, photography, and video to produce industry-leading content across social media, our website, and other digital platforms. If you thrive on digital storytelling and live for captivating visuals and engaging narratives, this role is for you!

Role Responsibilities

Content Creation

• Execute all social media content (photo and video) primarily for TikTok and Instagram, including concepting, filming, editing, and animating assets for both organic and paid posts, always ensuring alignment with Earls' brand positioning, visual identity, and tone of voice.

• Execute digital assets for e-newsletters, blog posts, and the website, working closely with the Brand & Marketing team.

• Collaborate with the Brand + Social Manager to bring the content strategy and creative vision to life for all social and digital assets, ensuring execution supports menu rollouts, evergreen brand storytelling, promotions, campaigns, and overall business objectives.

• Capture iPhone video content at store locations for monthly content needs, behind-the-scenes video content at large shoots, and internal events. Support with capturing images/photos, editing, and retouching for smaller or time-sensitive projects.

Graphic Design

• Act as the primary social and digital creative, collaborating closely with the Brand + Marketing team, Senior Graphic Designer, and other departments to deliver impactful campaigns that meet project objectives and push the brand forward.
• Conceptualize and execute engaging digital assets for social media, website, and newsletters, including static graphics, animated visuals, and short videos, with occasional support for print.
• Ensure all creative output aligns with our brand guidelines, maintaining a cohesive visual identity across all channels and formats, while bringing fresh, bold ideas to the table.
• Apply a strong understanding of typography, layout, color, and current design trends to push creative and visual boundaries and support overall campaign goals.

Social Media Management

• Schedule and post content on the Earls Corporate social media channels with support from the Brand + Social Manager.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of proven experience in graphic design, visual storytelling, and content creation across digital and print platforms
• Post-secondary education in Design, Visual Communications, Marketing, or a related field; equivalent experience will also be considered
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects), with strong skills in video editing and photo retouching
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a strong sense of brand voice and audience engagement
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong time management and organizational abilities, with a track record of meeting tight deadlines without compromising quality
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Bonus Points

• A sense of humour.
• A serious passion for food - we like to eat around here (sometimes wine is involved).
• Open to personal development and growth.
• The drive to succeed and the passion to be a part of Earls growth.
• Big team player – able to be both a leader and also support those around them.

What We Offer

• Competitive annual salary ranging from $60,000 to $70,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications, complemented by all the perks and benefits below
• Comprehensive health care benefits effective from your first day
• A healthy lifestyle spending account to support you in living your best life
• Employee Assistance Program
• Earls 50% discount card for food and drinks at all Earls Kitchen + Bar, the Beachhouse, Birdies Eats & Drinks, LOCAL Public Eatery, and JOEY Restaurants locations
• 3 weeks vacation
• Make Life Awesome week
• Opportunity to be a part of our partner-led Employee Resource Groups (ERG) designated to bring our greater communities together through mutual causes and shared experiences
• Flexibility with our Hybrid work from home/office model
• Bring your furry friend to work in our dog-friendly office
• Office amenities include a rooftop patio, lockers, showers, a full kitchen, and collaborative workspaces
• Travel opportunities for company events, new restaurant openings, and more!
• Leadership programs with career development and opportunities for advancement
• Awards, recognitions, team-building events, and more!

APPLY NOW

Please submit your application and your portfolio before the end of the day on Monday, September 8th. We will be in touch with suitable candidates as applications come through. We look forward to hearing from you!

Earls is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, free from discrimination. We believe bringing together people of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities is essential to our success, and brings us closer to living our purpose to Make Life Awesome.

All employment decisions inclusive of recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotions, and terminations are based on qualifications, competencies, and merit, without the consideration of any legally protected ground. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.