The Senior Graphic Designer will create impactful designs for marketing materials, collaborate with teams, maintain brand consistency, and mentor other designers.
Knix is an award-winning intimate apparel and activewear brand that is re-inventing intimates for real life. Through our innovative products and our engaged community, we are empowering people everywhere to be unapologetically free. Launched in 2013, we are one of the fastest-growing intimate apparel brands in North America and are globally recognized as an innovator within the apparel space. We reach over 3 million customers through our online stores, Knix retail locations across North America and channels such as wholesale and Amazon. We are revolutionizing the apparel industry with our best-in-class customer experience, innovative products and brands Knix and Kt by Knix. Come join us if you are looking for a purpose-driven and authentic career!
We’re looking for a Senior Graphic Designer to join our Creative team and bring thoughtful, high-impact design to life across all channels. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is excited to translate strategy and storytelling into compelling visual work that drives the business forward.
About You
- You’re a first principle thinker and creative problem solver. Where others see obstacles, you see opportunities and possibilities.
- You start everything from the user’s point of view. You’re curious about our users, the problems we want to solve, and finding creative and effective ways to communicate with them.
- You’re agile and results-driven. You strike the right balance between perfection and speed to achieve overarching business goals.
- You’re a strong conceptual thinker with an innate talent for visual storytelling.
- You’re an effective communicator with excellent prioritization skills, able to support stakeholders across the organization.
- You’re great at receiving and giving feedback, always aiming for growth and excellence.
- You stay up to date with cultural, lifestyle, and fashion trends that influence Knix’s marketing strategy.
- Above all, you’re proactive, positive, and inspired by Knix and our mission.
The Opportunity
- Design and produce materials across all Knix marketing channels, including email, digital and traditional advertising, and in-store signage.
- Collaborate with members of the Knix Creative team (Copywriters, Associate Creative Directors, Creative Director) to develop marketing concepts.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to gather insights on initiatives, products, and customers, while also conducting independent research on trends influencing the intimates and apparel space.
- Maintain and evolve brand consistency by implementing design standards and contributing to ongoing updates of brand guidelines.
- Mentor other Graphic Designers and provide a strong design lens across all assets in progress.
- Translate high-level concepts into compelling visual assets.
- Take ownership of large-scale design projects that require thoughtful systems and comprehensive design thinking.
- Manage projects and deliverables in alignment with campaign and launch calendars.
Qualifications
- 5-7+ years of experience in Graphic Design within a marketing or advertising environment.
- Mastery of Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Demonstrated excellence in digital design, print and production.
- Strong typography and layout skills across both digital and traditional mediums.
- Experience with branding.
- Additional experience in photo retouching, packaging design, or motion animation is an asset.
- Retail or related industry experience is a plus.
- Proven ability to lead and deliver end-to-end design projects, from concept through final production, finishing, and asset export.
- Excellent verbal communication skills, with the ability to bring abstract ideas to life.
- Strong collaboration skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- High attention to detail and ability to manage a wide range of tasks and priorities.
- Post-secondary diploma in Graphic Design or a related field.
Compensation
Salary starting at $85,000 annually
Compensation & Care
Transparency is at the heart of everything we do, including how we pay. The posted expected salary for this role represents candidates developing new skills within the position. Increased salaries represent those who are more proficient or have achieved mastery and deep institutional knowledge over time. Your specific offer will rely on your unique experience and our team's current needs.
Rewards are not just about your regular pay and annual bonuses. We believe rewards should support your whole life, not just your work. That’s why we cover 100% of the premiums for your health, dental, and Health Spending Account (HSA) through our benefits provider. We offer our employees generous coverage for paramedical services, mental health support, and vision care. You’ll also gain access to Dialogue, an app for virtual coaching, therapy, and legal counseling.
Beyond vacation, you’ll get 3 Floater Days and 10 Sick Days every year. We also help you disconnect by extending long weekends—giving you 4 extra paid days off attached to Victoria Day, Canada Day, Civic Holiday, and Labour Day.
When your family grows, we’re there for you. Our Paid Parental Leave plan tops up your salary to 80% for 24 weeks (nearly 6 months), available to birthing parents, partners, and parents via adoption or surrogacy. We also invest in your future with a GRSP Match program (up to 3% match) and a $500 annual development budget. Plus, you’ll enjoy a 50% discount on Knix products because we want you to love what you create.
AI Disclosure Statement
We want to share that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help us screen and assess applications. While technology helps us stay organized, every hiring decision at Knix is made by real people who care about finding the best addition to our team. We use these tools to support our process, not to replace the human connection that makes our culture special.
How we Hire
Our people are what make Knix, Knix! Our people are passionate and have a strong belief in our mission. Our people are naturally curious and ambitious by nature. Employees feel respected and supported at Knix. We take an inclusive and equitable approach offering the same interview experience to every candidate we meet with. Knix is an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate everyone and their intersecting identities. We know and believe that diverse and inclusive teams empower us to make better decisions and inspire innovation so that we can better serve our customers and community. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations and will work with you to meet your needs. If you are a person with a disability and require assistance during the application process, please don’t hesitate to reach out! We celebrate our inclusive work environment and welcome members of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply.
Top Skills
Adobe Creative Suite
Figma
Knix Toronto, Ontario, CAN Office
179 John St, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5T 1X4
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