Graphic Designer (with Illustration Expertise)
Location: St. Thomas, Ontario (On-Site)
Position Type: Full-Time
Department: Creative Design
Bring Art to Life for Pet Lovers Everywhere
At TagsforHope, we're building Canada's leading fashion-forward pet accessories brand, and we're looking for a talented Graphic Designer with strong illustration skills to help us lead the way.
In this role, you'll focus primarily on creating original, stylish, and trend-driven designs that will be featured on our wide range of pet products, from collars and harnesses to bandanas and tags. Your illustrations will directly shape the aesthetic of our product line and be enjoyed by tens of thousands of customers across the world.
You'll be part of our close-knit Creative & Product Design Team, collaborating with fellow designers and our in-house production staff to bring your designs to life. A strong eye for color is essential, as you'll work directly with our industrial printers to ensure color accuracy and high-quality output on real-world products.
If you love creating fashionable, expressive designs and want your work to make a meaningful impact for pets and their people, we'd love to meet you.
What You'll Do
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Illustrate Trendy, Fashionable Designs: Research styles, create mood boards, and illustrate unique patterns and graphics for our core product line, with a deep understanding of current trends and pet owner preferences.
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Design for Production: Prepare your designs for printing on various materials, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and top-tier print quality in collaboration with our on-site production team.
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Ensure Color Accuracy: Work directly with our industrial in-house printers and color systems to ensure every printed product matches your vision.
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Support Other Visual Needs (as needed): Occasionally design brand assets such as packaging, web visuals, marketing materials, or social media content to maintain a cohesive look and feel across all touchpoints.
Who You Are
- A creative illustrator with a deep passion for expressive, trend-aligned design.
- A strong visual storyteller who can translate ideas into sketches, patterns, and full-color artwork.
- Detail-oriented with a sharp eye for color, layout, and product appeal.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
- Organized, responsible, and able to manage multiple projects independently.
- Highly collaborative and eager to contribute to a growing, mission-driven brand.
Skills & Experience
- A strong portfolio that showcases original illustrations, surface patterns, and graphic design work, especially designs applied to real-world products or textiles.
- Mastery of Adobe Illustrator and familiarity with preparing files for printing.
- Deep understanding of color theory, palette development, and how to manage color for production.
- Experience designing for fashion, accessories, or surface pattern design is a big plus.
- Bonus: Experience working directly with printers or production teams is an asset
The Perks
- Competitive Salary & Benefits: We pay above industry average for top talent and offer a comprehensive benefits package
- Creative Ownership: Your designs will shape real products seen and loved by thousands.
- Career Growth: We're growing fast and offer real opportunities to grow with us.
- Pet-Friendly Office: Bring your furry best friend to work.
- Snacks, Coffee & Good Vibes: Stay energized in a supportive, upbeat environment.
- Meaningful Work: Every product sold helps save the lives of pets in need.
How to Apply
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We appreciate your interest in joining us. Please note that due to the volume of applicants, only those considered for the next steps in our hiring process will be contacted. Thank you for applying and we look forward to speaking with you.
EEO Statement
TagsforHope is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce from different backgrounds and perspectives, ensuring a safe and welcoming work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and do impactful work together.
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