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Sobeys is full of exciting opportunities, and we are always looking for bright new talent to join our team! We currently have a full-time opportunity for a Production Designer. This role is based out of one our office located in Richmond Street. Toronto.

Responsible for the design, adaptation and production roll out of creative assets; supporting marketing activities. Creative Assets will align to brand, banner and campaign values and respect production guidelines within outlined SOPs. The Production Designer commits to the ongoing development of design and production skills and to optimize team capacity for speed, accuracy and “best in class” quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, create and/or interpret execution of seasonal brand elements to support campaigns and events for in-house creative assignments; prepare and present multiple concepts for review and approval; produce final digital files as required and distribute to printers/digital service providers.
• Design and creative execution of in-store signage that supports all of our banners and understand and adhere to documented workflow SOPs for POS, digital, social and flyer channels. Issue multiple proofs and amend files as necessary; produce final digital files as required and distribute to printers/digital service providers.
• Attend client briefings to review project requirements that include brand, cross-functional and corporate proposals; collaborate with internal stakeholders as required; attain soft approvals of final materials; work cross functionally with team members on mutual efforts and vacation support.
• Coordinate with Photography Studio for digital image needs where required.
• Coordinate with internal and external providers for resources where required.
• Manage production workflow, prioritize, meet deadlines within a cross-functional team; support project/job tracking and documentation through use of online project management tools; maintain documentation and files relating to job request workflow; handle multiple projects/job requests and deliver as scheduled; attend project/job meetings, presentations and process approvals as required.

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What you have to offer:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in graphic design, art, or related discipline.
• Two or more years of experience in professional graphic design, preferably with a creative or marketing agency; portfolio required.
• Working knowledge of Mac based programs, Creative Suite, After Effects and HTML5.
• Experience with and understanding of all aspects of print, digital and interactive design.

Who we are

Sobeys is one of Canada’s leading grocery retailers, with more than 1,600 stores across all 10 provinces and banners including Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, and Lawtons Drug Stores. Our 128,000 teammates and franchise affiliates are passionate about delivering great food and exceptional experiences to our customers and communities.

Learn more about our story and culture:
Who We Are | Why Work With Us

Total Rewards

We offer a Total Rewards package designed to support teammates at work and in life. Depending on role and eligibility, teammates may receive health and dental benefits, retirement and savings programs including an Employee Share Ownership Plan, a 10% in-store discount at participating banners, virtual healthcare and an Employee and Family Assistance Program, learning and development opportunities, parental leave top-up, and paid vacation.

Sobeys is committed to providing a compensation structure that is flexible, equitable and competitive in the market to enable performance and growth. To learn more about this opportunity including the expected range of compensation in accordance with Pay Transparency Legislation where required please click the “I’m interested” or "Apply" button above. Individual compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided.

Additional Information

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Sobeys is committed to creating accessible and inclusive hiring processes. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.

Please note: Successful candidates will be required to provide documentation to prove their legal ability to work in the position during the onboarding process. Documentation will be assessed by the employer prior to commencement of work.