Graphic Designer

About Us

WAAD Ventures Corporation is a fast-growing hospitality group based in Mississauga, Ontario which owns and operates multiple restaurant brands across Canada. As we continue to expand, we're building a strong, passionate head office team to support our growth and we're looking for a strategic and commercially minded, Graphic Designer to join us.

The Graphic Designer plays a key role in visually shaping WAAD Ventures and its brands. This role ensures consistent, high-quality design across digital, print, and in-store touchpoints, helping our brands stand out and elevating the guest experience.

The ideal candidate is a creative problem-solver, detail-oriented, passionate about branding, and capable of translating business and marketing objectives into visually impactful designs.

This is a design role with video, photo, and motion graphics being considered an advantage.

Core Responsibilities

1. Brand Design & Visual Identity

• Develop digital and print designs that reflect brand identity across all restaurants and corporate entities.
• Maintain and enforce brand consistency (typography, color, layout, visual standards).
• Support ongoing brand evolution and refresh initiatives.

2. Marketing & Promotional Design

• Design marketing assets including:
• posters
• menu boards
• flyers
• point-of-sale materials
• promotional banners
• digital screens
• packaging and labels
• Collaborate with marketing team on seasonal campaigns, promotions, and new product launches.
• Create artwork for corporate communications and presentations.

3. Digital Content Design

• Create graphics for social media, ads, email marketing, and website content.
• Design web banners, landing page visuals, and UI elements aligned with digital brand guidelines.
• Support digital strategy with conversion-focused creative assets.

4. Franchisee Support & Adaptations

• Produce localized variations of design assets for franchise locations while maintaining strict brand compliance.
• Create templates and ready-to-use toolkits for franchisees (posters, local promotions, social posts).
• Provide support and visual guidance to franchise partners when needed.

5. Collaboration & Project Execution

• Work closely with Marketing, Operations, Product Development, and HR to understand project needs and deliver effective design solutions.
• Manage multiple design requests simultaneously and prioritize deadlines.
• Participate in creative brainstorming and contribute visual ideas for brand growth.

Bonus Skills

• Basic photo editing and enhancement for menu items or events.
• Light video editing for simple social clips or internal content.
• Motion graphics for digital screens (e.g., animated menu elements).

Qualifications & Requirements

• Diploma or degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in graphic design (hospitality, retail, or food service is an asset).
• Strong portfolio demonstrating brand identity, layout, digital, and print design capabilities.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Experience with Canva or Figma is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail, typography, and visual consistency.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of designing for print (bleeds, color profiles, output prep).

Key Competencies

• Creativity and visual storytelling
• Strong understanding of branding
• Time management and multitasking
• Collaboration and communication
• Ownership and reliability
• Ability to interpret briefs effectively

Position: in office

Reporting to: Marketing Manager

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $45,000.00-$50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• Are you willing to undergo a background check?

Work Location: In person