Apparel Senior Graphic Designer & Colourist (Calgary)

Canadian Tire Corporation (CTC) is seeking an Apparel Senior Graphic Designer & Colourist in Calgary, AB. This senior role drives graphic and colour strategy across Mark's, Sport Chek, Sport Experts, and Canadian Tire Retail apparel collections. What You'll Do Strategic Graphic & Color Management - Establish and maintain standards for tracking graphics and colour usage across all banners - Prepare post-mortem analyses for previous Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter seasons - Analyze sales history and brand/category overdevelopment to make strategic plans - Lead the development and execution of custom graphics projects - Identify and implement opportunities to repurpose graphics/prints as carryover/archive - Build and manage graphic/print stage gates within the master calendar process - Oversee PLM product ownership for graphics and colour - Collaborate on Coupa requirements Seasonal Strategy & Execution - Research emerging trends in graphics, colour, textiles, and techniques, incorporating AI and digital tools - Integrate CLO3D into the design and development workflow - Maintain detailed design records and specifications for each garment - Present concepts and finished designs to creative directors, merchant teams, clients, or buyers - Adjust designs based on feedback, ensuring all garments meet brand standards Team Leadership & Collaboration - Evaluate the performance of freelance graphic designers - Review approvals of strike offs and lab dips - Ensure adherence to sustainability principles - Foster a team-oriented, inclusive, and growth-oriented environment Business Objectives & Milestone Tracking - Focus on utilization rate for net new artwork development - Achieve a rework percentage for seasonal artwork as carryover/archive - Meet all design milestones, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery - Conduct regular check-ins with PD, managers, and design team - Integrate CLO3D into the development of print/graphic renderings and colour palettes What You Bring - Post-secondary education in Graphic Design, Fashion Design, Textile Design, or a related field - Proven experience in a senior graphic design or colorist role within the fashion or design industry - Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, CLO3D, NedGraphics - Demonstrated expertise in colour theory, print development, and graphic workflow optimization - Knowledge and experience in PLM systems is an asset - Deep understanding of market trends, materials, colours, technologies, and sustainability practices - Excellent communication, time management, leadership, and teamwork skills - Strong portfolio showcasing expertise in graphic design, colour management, and fashion design - Willingness to occasionally travel for factory visits, market shops, trade shows, and industry events Compensation & Benefits Broadband Salary Range: $79,000 – $131,000 CAD. Typical hiring range: $79,000 – $105,000 CAD. Benefits include comprehensive benefits and retirement programs, performance incentives, continuing education programs, career growth opportunities, product discounts, and mental health benefits of $5,000 per year. Post-secondary education in Graphic Design, Fashion Design, Textile Design or related field. Proven senior experience in graphic design or colourist role in fashion/design industry. Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, CLO3D, NedGraphics. Expertise in colour theory, print development, and graphic workflow optimization. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2pelfh