Graphic Designer

Full Time | Saskatoon, SK

Reporting directly to the Creative Director, the Graphic Designer works closely with all teams at SalonScale to support and deliver assets across various mediums.

About This Position

Graphic Designer

Who Are We?

Finally…a place where a passion for beauty and tech can thrive. At SalonScale Technology Inc., we are changing the ways salons and suites operate to empower salons around the globe to reach financial sustainability. SalonScale is a hair color management software that tells salon owners and stylists the exact cost of hair color on every bowl in real-time. Helping them to weigh, track, charge, and order based on the product used.

The pandemic has drastically impacted the Salon industry. Adopting technology has become critical for salons to not only survive but thrive in the future. SalonScale has supported over 1500 salons across the globe to better manage their back bar – and we are just getting started.

About the Design Team

The design team at SalonScale is all about creating world class creative that represents SalonScale’s values, vision and personality. We are a team that helps our great people dream big, see their potential and support their growth. We attract great talent and ensure our core values drive what we do every day. We believe in finding joy in your day to day, including the workplace and your SalonScale squad will be your biggest cheerleaders along the way

What Your Day to Day Will Look Like

Reporting directly to the Creative Director, the Graphic Designer works closely with all teams at SalonScale to support and deliver assets across various mediums.

Create high quality assets including website components, customer emails, paid social adverts, organic social posts and more.
Participate in marketing strategic planning meetings on a project-by-project basis.
Ensure a consistent, unified brand experience across mediums and channels including social media, advertising, website, video and product.
Work with external vendors such as printing and signage companies to order materials and produce designs to printing specifications
Working with Adobe Creative Cloud (illustrator, photoshop, premier pro, after effects, etc.)
Following best practices for preparing and packing digital files
Oversee photo and film shoots including pre-shoot conceptualising and sourcing and directing photographers, videographers, talent and locations
Forge strong cross-functional relationships for a thorough understanding of asset requirements
Web development or experience working with WordPress considered an asset

What You Have (The "Paper Stuff")

Successful completion of a degree or diploma majoring in design, communications, marketing or from a recognized institution.
Minimum four years of previous graphic design experience is preferred. A combination of education and relevant experience will be considered. Past experience as either an in-house designer or at a marketing agency preferred

What You Have (The "You Stuff")

Uniquely you – we value difference and want you to as well
Excited about the ever-changing world of design and in tune with best practices, trends and the competition
A creative problem solver who relishes the innovative and new
Works well within a team and loves working in a fast-paced environment on several projects at once
Practises self-awareness, has a natural curiosity and takes an active interest in personal development and sharing knowledge
Leads with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure

Bonus Points

Start-up experience
Salon or beauty-industry experience

This position is remote friendly, however the ideal candidate would be willing to work out of our office in Saskatoon, SK.

SalonScale is a proud female founded and led organization. As well as an equal opportunity employer. We are excited to meet with and hire the top talent out there. We appreciate your interest in working with us; however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.