Position: Senior Graphic Designer

Role Status: Hiring

Department: Creative Department

Reporting to: Senior Art Director

Location: Remote within Canada

Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary Range: $60,000 - $75,000 per year, plus eligibility for company bonus and benefits

Hours: Monday – Friday, 9AM – 5PM (in your time zone, flexible hours)

If you crave a workplace that values your ideas, your growth and development and where you can learn from the best, then you're exactly who we're looking for. We're not interested in the status quo - we're here to shape the future of agrimarketing. And we know you share that passion too.

As one of the largest ag-focused agencies in the world, we challenge people and brands to be more than they imagined. At our core, we’re a team of outperformers who are committed to growing ourselves, our colleagues, our clients and our business. We’re looking to attract and grow creative and strategic minds who share our desire to outperform in their careers and in their lives. With the right people, we will create great outcomes for clients, employees and Think Shift. See a future for yourself at Think Shift? Keep reading!

Summary

We're looking for a highly skilled Senior Graphic Designer to join our growing creative team. In this role, you’ll leverage your design expertise to understand client challenges and develop creative visual solutions that drive client goals. As a leader in design execution, you’ll collaborate across multiple teams, ensuring exceptional design delivery at every stage. Beyond project work, you’ll play a key role in mentoring junior designers, fostering their growth, and inspiring creativity within the team to elevate overall design quality.

Accountabilities

80% Graphic Design and Concept Development

Develop and execute creative concepts across print and digital mediums

Collaborate with creative director, copywriters, designers, and other team members to deliver integrated and compelling campaigns Facilitate and/or participate in brainstorming sessions with cross-functional teams Translate client briefs and objectives into visually engaging and effective design solutions Stay current with industry trends and technologies, infusing fresh ideas into projects Present and defend creative concepts to clients, incorporating feedback for continuous improvement Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to high-quality standards Work closely with account managers to align creative strategies with client goals

20% Mentorship

Lead by example, inspiring creativity and excellence for all design projects you are assigned to Direct other graphic designers to achieve high-quality design solutions that are on-brand and on-brief Provide guidance and mentorship to junior designers and student interns, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment

We’re looking for

Functional (Technical Skills & Education)

Diploma/Degree in Fine Arts/Graphic Design; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. 5+ years of graphic design experience (portfolio required) Proficient in design software (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma) Proficient in Microsoft Office software (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) A creative, solution-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail Excellent leadership and communication skills Ability to think conceptually and translate ideas into compelling visual solutions Strong presentation skills with the ability to articulate and defend design decisions Adopt the latest design software tools & technologies to enhance creativity, improve workflow efficiency, and maintain a competitive edge in the industry Detail-oriented with a keen eye for aesthetics and design trends Experience in mentoring designers 3D image making considered an asset

Behavioural (Soft Skills)

Self-motivated with a drive for continuous learning

The ability to inspire others with attitude, energy and work-ethic Strategic mindset while making thoughtful design decisions A commitment to quality with an “every little detail matters” approach Strong team player with an ability to take feedback and learn from it

Benefits

Think Shift provides an attractive, market-researched comprehensive compensation plan, which includes base salary and company bonus. Employees enjoy a range of benefits, some of which include:

Flexible remote work arrangements

Medical, dental and vision benefits coverage start day 1 Life and travel insurance start day 1 Unlimited wellness days so you can be at your best 3 weeks of vacation Celebrate your birthday with $150 and a PTO day Semi-annual bonuses (based on company performance) Professional development opportunities Employee referral bonus Annual company retreat

Our Freedom with Responsibility Philosophy

At Think Shift, we believe our unique culture and philosophies make us different in a good way. Our talented team of multi-disciplined creators and strategists have one thing in common: the drive to outperform and to help our clients do the same.

We believe in providing guidelines for Think Shifters to operate within instead of putting up fences that can restrict true creativity and diversity of thought. With the freedom to operate in a way that best works for them, it allows everyone to bring their best selves to work. But with great freedom also comes great responsibility and the expectation of following through on what you say you’ll do. We understand this approach is not for everyone. Think Shift is for those who blaze the path for their own growth and challenge the status quo to find a better way. It’s for those who are committed to protecting, preserving and overall, enhancing what has been entrusted to them.

Compensation Philosophy

As a remote-first company, Think Shift sets salary ranges using a Canada-wide market lens. Ranges are informed by external market benchmarking, internal equity, and the scope, impact, and responsibilities of each role.

Compensation at Think Shift is designed to recognize contribution and performance, and ranges are established in good faith to reflect where most candidates are expected to land based on skills, experience, and role alignment.

We Want You to Be YOU!

At Think Shift, we want everyone to feel comfortable bringing their complete and authentic selves to work. We believe that when individuals bring their unique experiences, backgrounds, knowledge, perspectives and self-expression to the collaborative process, our team becomes even more amazing. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcoming talent from all backgrounds. As part of our stewardship commitment, Think Shift continually strives to create a culture of respect and fairness for all.

If you require any accommodation or support during the recruitment process, please let us know.