Set Designer

5 days ago

King City, Ontario, Canada Dog Tales Rescue and Sanctuary Full time

Opportunity:

We are looking for a Set Designer to join our Media Team and play a key role in designing, building, and sourcing props and sets for photo and video content. The ideal candidate is hands-on, highly creative, detail-oriented, and passionate about animals and visual storytelling. This role involves everything from conception of scenic environments to physically constructing sets that bring our animals' stories to life.

About Dog Tales Rescue & Sanctuary:

Dog Tales is a world-renowned dog rescue and horse sanctuary set on an incredible 50 acres of green fields, rolling hills, and wooded areas in King City, Ontario. Our picturesque location - complete with walking trails, therapy pools, and a grooming spa - is the perfect setting for abused and neglected animals to heal and be rehabilitated while they wait for forever homes. Along with medical care, our team provides all of the love, attention, and training that our rescue animals need to recover from their difficult pasts, so that they can move on to permanent, loving homes, which most do. For the rest, Dog Tales is home for as long as they need it to be.

If you would like to be part of an energetic and compassionate team, where you can make an impact and difference in the lives of countless animals, join us

The Role:

  • Design, create, and source props for photo and video shoots featuring animals
  • Collaborate with the media, photography, and video production teams to plan and style visual campaigns
  • Support storytelling efforts through aesthetic staging, styling, and set enhancement
  • Maintain and organize a prop inventory system, including budgeting and sourcing materials
  • Contribute to brainstorming sessions and campaign planning with a creative, solutions-oriented mindset
  • Ensure all visual elements align with Dog Tales' brand identity
  • Participate in hands-on builds, DIYs, and visual installations for both media and guest experience purposes

What You Bring:

  • 2+ years of experience in creative design, set design, prop styling, or a related field
  • Strong visual storytelling and spatial design skills
  • Proficiency with tools and materials for hands-on creation and prop building
  • Resourceful and skilled at sourcing unique, meaningful, or vintage items
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a creative team and take initiative independently
  • A deep love and respect for animals and alignment with Dog Tales' mission

What We Offer:

We believe in supporting our team with great perks that make work enjoyable and life easier:

  • Competitive Salary and Benefits: We offer a competitive salary along with a solid benefits package, including health, vision, and dental coverage to keep you covered.
  • Extended Healthcare: In addition to regular health benefits, we provide extra support for your well-being, including mental health resources.
  • Free Staff Meals: Enjoy free daily meals while at work, making your day a little more convenient and enjoyable.
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Days: Take time to relax or recover with paid vacation and sick days, because work-life balance is important.
  • Employee Appreciation Events: We host regular events to celebrate our team and build a positive, fun work environment.
  • GRSP: Contribute to a Group Registered Savings Plan to secure your future.

Salary: The salary for this position starts at $42,000 per year.

Schedule:

This is a full-time position with a schedule of 8 AM – 5 PM, five days a week, with occasional weekend shifts as needed.

Dog Tales Rescue & Sanctuary is committed to creating a respectful, accessible, and inclusive work environment. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

If you require accommodations during the recruitment or interview process, please contact us at

Please note, this position is onsite. Additionally, reliable access to a car is necessary as there is no public transit near our facility.

A portfolio is required for this position. We thank all applicants in advance, and only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $42,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

  • Clothing & Product Designer

    5 days ago

    King City, Ontario, Canada Dog Tales Rescue and Sanctuary Full time

    Opportunity:We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented Clothing and Product Designer to join our team and help develop our merchandise and product line. This role will be responsible for designing new products, creating thoughtful and sustainable packaging, and ensuring everything we offer aligns with our brand and mission. Whether it's apparel,...

  • Social Media Content Creator

    5 days ago

    King City, Ontario, Canada Dog Tales Rescue and Sanctuary Full time

    Opportunity:We're looking for a creative and results-driven Content Creator to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for creating and managing content across our social media platforms, ensuring our brand's voice is consistently engaging and impactful. If you have a passion for social media, trends, and analytics, and enjoy working in a...

  • E-commerce Merchandiser

    15 hours ago

    King City, Canada Dog Tales Rescue and Sanctuary Full time

    **About Dog Tales**: Dog Tales is a world-renowned dog rescue and horse sanctuary set on an incredible 50 acres of green fields, rolling hills, and wooded areas in King City, Ontario. Our picturesque location - complete with kilometers of walking trails, therapy pools, and a grooming spa - is the perfect setting for abused and neglected animals to heal and...

  • E-commerce Merchandiser

    7 days ago

    King City, Canada Dog Tales Rescue and Sanctuary Full time

    **Opportunity**: We’re looking for a detail-oriented and creative full-time E-Commerce Merchandiser to join our team. In this role, you will manage the merchandising of products on our e-commerce website, ensuring that our online store reflects our standards and promotes our mission. You’ll take ownership of creating and maintaining online inventory,...

  • Social Media Account Manager

    2 weeks ago

    King City, Canada Dog Tales Rescue and Sanctuary Full time

    **About Dog Tales**: Dog Tales is a world-renowned dog rescue and horse sanctuary set on an incredible 50 acres of green fields, rolling hills, and wooded areas in King City, Ontario. Our picturesque location - complete with kilometers of walking trails, therapy pools, and a grooming spa - is the perfect setting for abused and neglected animals to heal and...

  • Social Media Coordinator

    7 days ago

    King City, Canada Dog Tales Rescue and Sanctuary Full time

    **Opportunity**: We’re looking for a creative and results-driven Social Media Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for creating and managing content across our social media platforms, ensuring our brand’s voice is consistently engaging and impactful. If you have a passion for social media, trends, and analytics, and enjoy...

  • Product Research

    5 days ago

    King City, Canada Dog Tales Rescue and Sanctuary Full time

    **Opportunity**: We are seeking a forward-thinking and detail-oriented Product Research & Development Specialist to help create, test, and refine new products that reflect our mission and values. This role involves researching market trends, identifying new opportunities, and working closely with our design and procurement teams to bring meaningful,...

  • Media Manager

    15 hours ago

    King City, Canada Dog Tales Rescue and Sanctuary Full time

    **About Dog Tales**: Dog Tales is a world-renowned dog rescue and horse sanctuary set on an incredible 50 acres of green fields, rolling hills, and wooded areas in King City, Ontario. Our picturesque location - complete with kilometers of walking trails, therapy pools, and a grooming spa - is the perfect setting for abused and neglected animals to heal and...

  • Media Manager

    2 weeks ago

    King City, Canada dogtales Full time

    **Opportunity** **About Dog Tales Rescue & Sanctuary** Dog Tales is a world-renowned dog rescue and horse sanctuary set on an incredible 50 acres of green fields, rolling hills, and wooded areas in King City, Ontario. Our picturesque location - complete with kilometers of walking trails, therapy pools, and a grooming spa - is the perfect setting for abused...

  • Media Team Manager

    7 days ago

    King City, Canada Dog Tales Rescue and Sanctuary Full time

    **Opportunity**: **About Dog Tales Rescue & Sanctuary**: Dog Tales is a world-renowned dog rescue and horse sanctuary set on an incredible 50 acres of green fields, rolling hills, and wooded areas in King City, Ontario. Our picturesque location - complete with walking trails, therapy pools, and a grooming spa - is the perfect setting for abused and neglected...

  • Field Placement Coordinator, Ssw

    14 hours ago

    King City, Canada Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology Full time

    **Join the Renewed Seneca, The Next Seneca.**: Guided by _The Next - A Strategic Plan for Seneca Polytechnic_, we offer a working environment that is innovative, flexible and encourages risk-taking. Joining Seneca Polytechnic brings opportunities for professional development and career growth. We focus on health and wellbeing in all its forms to provide a...

  • Design Technologist

    2 weeks ago

    City Hall, Canada City of Niagara Falls Full time

    If you are currently employed with the City of Niagara Falls, please apply internally through the Workday Jobs Hub app of your Workday account in order for your application to be processed as an internal applicant.Closing Date (closes at 11:59 pm on date noted below):February 6, 2026Job Type:PermanentDepartment:Design & ConstructionHourly:$...