Graphic Designer

At tentree we’re tree planters at heart where we plant trees for every item purchased. Our apparel is one of the most sustainable available today and we’re ranked as one of the top apparel brands as recognized by BCorp and Textile Exchange. Since our start in 2012, we have planted over 105 million trees around the world, and we’ve set our sights on planting 1 billion by 2030.

You are inspired and excited by sustainability and environmentalism and passionate about how design helps to make the conversation more engaging and accessible to a diverse audience. As a Graphic Designer at tentree, you bring our products, sustainability and earth-first stories to life through creative thinking and design. As a member of the Brand team, you collaborate, ideate and execute creative assets for a variety of mediums with an emphasis on social media, email and web assets. You have strong attention to detail and ensure your work upholds our brand guidelines and that our brand positioning is consistently presented while meeting the business needs of e-commerce, wholesale/retail, content and marketing.

If you were to describe yourself you would say:

• You are a creative thinker and problem solver fully participating in projects from conceptualization through to execution.
• You can execute work following set art direction while using your creativity to adapt and optimize the direction as required.
• You can design for all mediums (social, digital, print-to-store signage to packaging) and understand the nuance and requirements for each.
• You know how to create work that will resonate with a brand’s target persona.
• You are constantly learning and evolving your craft including advancements in software and technology.
• You love to design and take pride in your craft.

• You will be responsible for executing design assets that deliver on creative/marketing brief direction as well as overall art direction with attention to detail.
• You will create a variety of assets as assigned, such as but not limited to digital (email, social posts, web assets, store), signage, product packaging), retail (store signage and windows), and packaging (bags, hang tags).
• You will develop, visualize and present decks and concepts supporting your work to brand campaigns incorporating feedback and direction from key stakeholders.
• You will deliver to tight deadlines managing the delivery of multiple fast-paced projects ensuring work is completed on time and of high quality.
• You will ensure your work supports brand consistency and follows brand guidelines.
• You will seek review of work and incorporate feedback as well as participate in peer-to-peer design review.
• You will co-create assets with copywriters to marketers.
• You will prepare final press-ready files based on supplied specifications for several types of printing.
• You will create various formats of supplied artwork production-ready and resolve any artwork issues that arise during production.
• You will provide image retouching, clipping paths and additional image manipulation as required.
• You will package and pre-flight files for release to printers or media partners as required.

Requirements

Professional Requirements

• 3+ years experience in graphic design in-house or with an agency.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud (Ai, Ps, Id), Figma (or Adobe XD)
• Strong knowledge of mainstream design and what constitutes effective design for both digital and traditional channels.
• A creative thinker with the ability to collaborate with others on cross-functional projects.
• Experience in the creative campaign development process with the ability to work efficiently with writers, film and photo members and marketing.
• Experience in creating effective assets for social media.
• Strong understanding of digital file optimization and digital design best practices.
• Basic knowledge of HTML/CSS to assemble newsletters.
• General understanding of UX/UI design, usability, design systems, software development and how these factors inform your designs.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in the apparel industry in a design capacity.
• Video and photo editing abilities.
• Motion design abilities.

Personal Strengths

• Demonstrates energy, enthusiasm, and team spirit, coupled with effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Possesses a startup mentality and entrepreneurial spirit, adapting quickly to changing needs and expectations.
• Thrives in fast-paced, multitasking environments, operating with urgency to meet timelines.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with proactive problem-solving skills.
• A self-motivated learner who embraces openness and curiosity, willing to experiment and step outside their comfort zone.
• Excels in planning, organization, and execution while understanding the broader picture.
• Capable of managing multiple initiatives with precision and collaborating effectively across teams.
• Curious mindset drives continuous learning, innovation, and optimization, supported by strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Independently seeks out new programs, technologies, and design techniques for self-improvement.

Benefits

• Extended healthcare plan
• Generous paid days off
• Ability to work from home with flexible hours
• Opportunities for training and development
• Employee discounts
• Discretionary bonus

A typical hiring range for this position is $55,000 - $70,000 CAD per year with the final salary offer based on your qualifications, job-related skills, and relevant experience. In addition, tentree's total rewards offering also includes comprehensive benefits, inclusion in our bonus program, a certified inspiring workplace, and exclusive perks to reward your exceptional performance and contributions.

tentree is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business needs.