Intermediate Graphic Designer (Print & Packaging)

Who We Are 

Based in Toronto, Canada Pooch is a fast-growing pet gear company leading the way in functional, problem-solving products for dogs. From everyday essentials to category-defining innovations, we design gear that meets real needs and raises the bar for comfort, performance, and style in the pet industry.
See your work come to life in a beloved quality brand.

Our Values 

We stick together | We do the right thing | We are all entrepreneurs | We are Product obsessed | We tell it like it is | We’ve got our customer’s back. 

The Role 

We're hiring an Intermediate  Packaging Graphic Designer (Print and Packaging) to join our creative team and own the end-to-end design and production of packaging, retail marketing assets, and sales materials. This is a new role and a unique opportunity to shape how Canada Pooch shows up in physical retail across the continent. 

This is a hybrid role with at least one day per week in our Toronto office — ideal for a GTA-based designer who wants flexibility without losing the energy of an in-person creative team. You'll lead projects from creative brief to press-ready files, working cross-functionally with Product, Marketing, and Manufacturing to support launches, retail partnerships, and seasonal campaigns. You'll be responsible for packaging systems that work across 50+ SKUs, retail point-of-purchase displays, sell sheets, tradeshow materials, and retailer-specific creative adaptations. 

If you're a designer who loves dielines, print production, and seeing your work on shelves — this role is for you. 

Role Responsibilities

Packaging Design & Production 

Design and execute packaging across our product range — from concept through production-ready files

Create and adapt dielines for new and existing products; work with structural packaging as needed

Manage artwork updates, setup, and versioning across SKU families while maintaining brand consistency

Produce 3D mockups for internal reviews and retailer presentations 

Pre-Press and  Image Preparation 

Prepare production-ready files with correct bleeds, colour profiles (CMYK/Pantone), barcodes, and dieline specs 

Resize, retouch, and colour-correct product and lifestyle photography for use in packaging and print marketing

Ensure all imagery meets print reproduction standards and brand colour consistency 

Collaborate with photographers and retouchers to optimize assets for both print and digital us 

Retail Marketing & Sales Materials 

Design seasonal lookbooks, sell sheets, retail toolkits, point-of-purchase displays, and tradeshow booth materials 

Support retailer-specific assets and campaign adaptations while maintaining Canada Pooch brand standards 

Support custom requests from retail partners (e.g. endcap displays, category signage, promotional materials)

Help elevate how the brand is experienced in retail environments across North America

Project Management & Collaboration 

Manage multiple packaging and retail projects simultaneously with strong attention to timelines and deliverables 

Take ownership of projects from brief to execution with minimal oversight 

Work closely with the Senior Art Director and broader Marketing team on integrated campaigns 

May support digital marketing initiatives as needed, adapting creative across channels 

What You Bring 

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Graphic Design, Packaging Design, or a related field 

4–6 years of experience in a graphic design role with a strong focus on packaging and print materials (in-house or agency) 

Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign; motion experience is a plus) 

Solid understanding of print production processes and file preparation 

Experience preparing files for offset and digital printing

Strong attention to detail and ability to execute against creative briefs with accuracy and consistency

Comfortable taking creative initiative and working independently in a fast-paced environment

Organized, adaptable, and able to manage shifting priorities 

Collaborative mindset with strong communication skills - comfortable presenting work and articulating design rationale

Pet enthusiast (strongly preferred!)

GTA-based and available to come into our Toronto office at least one day per week

What We Offer

Salary based on experience and full benefits

3 weeks’ vacation to start

Annual wellness stipend to support your mental and physical well-being

Company-wide Paid Time Off (PTO) and personal days

Employee discounts

Smart, dedicated team in a small office environment

Dynamic office culture with many dogs in the heart of Toronto

Hybrid work environment, with one day in office weekly (note this may evolve over time)

A fast-paced, mission-driven environment where you’ll learn, grow, and make your mark

Compensation
 

The hiring range for this role is $65,000–$75,000 CAD annually. However, the base pay offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, market factors, and business need.

Vacancy

New role - vacant. 

Canada Pooch values diversity in its workforce and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Applicants requiring a disability-related accommodation at any stage of Canada Pooch's recruitment process should contact [email protected]. As required by legislation, Canada Pooch will consult with applications requesting such an accommodation to ensure that Canada Pooch's recruitment process considers their accessibility needs.

Canada Pooch does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or make decisions about candidates during the recruitment process. All applications are reviewed by a member of our hiring team.