Intermediate Graphic Designer Packaging and Retail Marketing

Who We Are

Based in Toronto Canada Pooch is a fast-growing pet gear company leading the way in functional problem-solving products for dogs. From everyday essentials to category-defining innovations we design gear that meets real needs and raises the bar for comfort performance and style in the pet industry.

Our Values

We stick together We do the right thing We are all entrepreneurs We are Product obsessed We tell it like it is Wevegot our customers back.

The Role

Werelooking for anIntermediate Graphic Designerto join our Art team with a focus onpackaging design and retail marketing execution. This role is ideal for a designer with 45 years of experience who is confident taking projects from brief to final production and thrives in a fast-paced multi-channel environment. This is a new role in our organization. You will play a key role in bringing our products to life across packaging retail assets and sales materials - ensuring everything is visually compelling on-brand and retail-ready.

Role Responsibilities

Packaging

• Design and execute packaging across a range of products includingdielinecreation setup and adaptation artwork updates mock-ups print-proofing and production-ready files

• Refine and expand existing packaging systems whilemaintainingbrand consistency

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Marketing and Production to support launches and timelines

Image Production& AssetPreparation

• Resize edit and retouchecommand lifestyle photography for use across packaging and retail marketing assets.

• Prepare imagery for both print and digital use ensuring colour accuracy and brand consistency.

Retail Marketing & Sales Assets

• Design retail-focused materials such as seasonal lookbooks sell sheetsdisplays POP(point-of-purchase)retail toolkits tradeshowassetsandbooth.

• Support retailer-specific campaign execution adapting creative for retailer social digital and site placements as needed.

• Otherretailer needs with custom assets and adaptations whilemaintainingbrand standards.

• Help elevate how the brand shows up in retail environments across North America.

Project Management & Collaboration

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously prioritizing deadlines and deliverables.

• Take ownership of projects from concept through execution with minimal oversight.

• Collaborate closely with the Senior Art Director and broader marketing team on ongoing initiatives.
• May support broader marketing campaigns as needed helping adapt creative across channels whilemaintaining brand consistency.

What You Bring

• Bachelors degree or diploma in Graphic Design or a related field

• 45 years of experience in a graphic design role (in-house or agency)

• Strong experience designing packaging and retail / sales materials

• Proficiencyin Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator Photoshop InDesign; motion experience is a plus)

• Solid understanding of print production and file preparation

• Strong attention to detail and ability to execute against creative briefs

• Comfortable taking creative initiative and working independently

• Organized adaptable and able to manage shifting priorities

• Collaborative mindset withstrong communicationskills

• Pet enthusiast (strongly preferred!)

Canada Pooch values diversity in its workforce and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Applicants requiring a disability-related accommodation at any stage of Canada Poochs recruitment process should contact. As required by legislation Canada Pooch will consult with applications requesting such an accommodation to ensure that Canada Poochs recruitment process considers their accessibility needs.

Required Experience:

Senior IC