Production Designer

Toronto, Ontario, Canada | Creative | Full-time | Partially remote

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Overview:

At Saje Natural Wellness, our mission is to connect people with the healing power of plants so that everyone can live their life to the fullest, naturally. 
Since 1992, we’ve been committed to creating 100% natural products that are rooted in function and designed to help people tune into their personal wellness. And just like nature, we’re continually growing!

We’re on the lookout for top talent to join our team, in our stores, offices and distribution centres. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, flexibility in working styles and a commitment to professional growth and personal wellness supported by a generous Team Member discount on our products.

The impact you'll make:

The Production Designer plays a a crucial role in bringing our marketing campaigns to life by executing visually stunning and effective designs across various platforms, deliverables and systems.  

We’re looking for someone with an expertise in graphic design, attention to detail, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Our ideal candidate will have a background in high-volume omni-channel campaign production, with an emphasis on digital and social mediums.

Through day-to-day functions, the Production Designer will contribute to maintaining and strengthening Saje’s culture; proactively engaging in behaviours that align with Saje’s values: Wellness, Growth, Celebration, Greatness and Belonging. 

What you'll do:

  • Collaborate with the creative team, including art directors, graphic designers, and copywriters, to execute visually engaging designs for marketing campaigns.
  • Adhere to established campaign look & feel, brand guidelines and visual standards.
  • Populate and edit campaign assets such as social media graphics, website banners, digital ads (paid, social, organic), email templates, print collateral, and other promotional materials.
  • Ensure all designs are production-ready and meet technical specifications for different platforms and mediums.
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet project deadlines to ensure timely delivery of high-quality designs.
  • Conduct thorough quality checks on all design assets, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to brand guidelines.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, product, and development, to gather requirements and understand campaign objectives.
  • Stay updated on industry trends, emerging design techniques, and best practices in production design to continuously improve the quality and effectiveness of designs.
  • Contributes to a team environment where all Team Members consistently experience a sense of belonging and 
    inclusion

Your Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communications, or a related field.
  • Proven experience as a Production Designer within an agency or in-house creative team.
  • Expert proficiency in industry-standard design software such as Figma, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.).
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional production design skills in campaign graphic design, showcasing a variety of mediums and platforms.
  • Solid understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and layout composition.
  • Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills, capable of managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
  • Well trained in what “consistency across campaign deliverables” means to the production designer.
  • Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and articulate design concepts and ideas.
  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
  • Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and project requirements in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
  • Knowledge of digital marketing platforms, trends, and best practices is a plus.
  • Experience with motion graphics and video editing software is a plus.

Why Saje?

Here at Saje, we understand that joining a team is an important decision to make and we want to be sure you're supported to do your best work.

The compensation range for this position is from $55,000 – $65,000 annually. Base pay is dependent on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. 

In addition to your base, we offer:

  • A hybrid way of working
  • Flexible work hours based on business needs.
  • Aspirational workspaces - every detail is considered to connect you to our culture.
  • Wellness days to ensure you're taking care of your mental and physical health.
  • Health benefits - comprehensive health, vision and dental packages
  • Paid sick days
  • Generous product discount
  • Full onboarding plan and onboarding buddy to help you settle in.
  • Employee Assistance Program - 24/7 support, resources, and information available to you and your family
  • GRSP programs
  • Paid time off to ensure you're resting & recharging.
  • Product training – you will learn about the benefits and efficacy of our 100% natural products to support your own wellness journey.

Note: The incentive programs, benefits, and perks have certain eligibility requirements. The company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice. 

Join our team!

If this opportunity sounds like you, please apply in the link below. Not sure you're 100% the right fit? We encourage you to apply even if you don't have all of the listed qualifications. We offer a thorough onboarding experience to set you up for success and help you to integrate seamlessly into the team.