At Pilot, we work with an incredible team who are passionate about coffee and equally committed to quality. To achieve our full potential, we foster an environment where everyone feels included, heard and appreciated. Our values of quality, innovation and relationships are at the heart of everything we do.JOIN OUR TEAM:We are welcoming applications for aDesign Leadto join our in‑house Brand Creative team. Do you love bringing brands to life across every channel? Are you ready to shape the look and feel of coffee people love? If so, we would love to hear from you.Department:Brand CreativeReports to:Head of Brand CreativeSalary Range:$67,460 - $70,460 per annumThis role is for an existing vacancy.For this role, we are seeking a creative leader who can own product concept and design from idea to execution, working closely with our Head of Brand Creative. You will think big across campaigns, sweat the small details, and bring bold visual storytelling to every brand in the Pilot Coffee House Portfolio.Creative DesignLead the creative for two beloved brands: Pilot Coffee Roasters and Bridgehead Coffee Co.Build multi‑channel campaigns that bring brand strategy and business goals to lifeTurn big ideas, product stories, and marketing goals into bold visual storytellingKeep our brand standards sharp and always evolving across every touchpointDesign across digital, print, retail, packaging, and experiential spacesBring strong typography, layout, and image craft to everything you makeContent CreationLead the creative for coffee launches, seasonal campaigns, collabs, and promosArt direct product, editorial, and lifestyle photo and video shootsCreate scroll‑stopping assets for web, email, social, paid ads, and retailMake motion graphics and short‑form content for social and in‑store screensHelp us capture more (and better)



owned content for our channelsDigital CreativeDesign high‑performing creative for Meta, TikTok, email, and beyondTest, refine, and iterate based on what is actually workingBalance brand‑building with real results: engagement, traffic, and salesProduct PackagingConcept and build packaging for coffee releases, retail products, and merchCreate designs that tell a story and stand out on the shelfBring new products to market alongside teams across the companyCreative OperationsPartner with Marketing, Retail, Wholesale, CPG, and Leadership teamsJuggle multiple projects without dropping creative quality or deadlinesBuild standout presentations, sales materials, and branded documentsFind smarter, faster ways to get great work out the doorInnovation & Trend LeadershipStay ahead of design, content, retail, and culture trendsBring fresh ideas and formats that keep our brands relevantExplore current AI tools and workflows that sharpen our craftQualificationsMust haves:6+ years of experience in a Graphic Design role, working with an established and strong brand identityCompletion of post‑secondary education in Graphic Design, or a related field. BA, BFA Arts/Fine arts preferredAgency or Client‑side experience preferredExperience designing multi‑media applications for omni‑channel campaignsProficiency in motion graphicsAdvanced Adobe Creative Suite program skillsExceptional typographic,



layout and prototyping skillsProficiency with 3D and environmental designNice to have:Interpersonal Skills and High EQConceptual thinking, self‑starter and creative executerHigh level of production skills and expertiseDIVERSITY, INCLUSION + COMPANY PROFILEPilot Coffee Roasters aim to provide a barrier free experience for those looking to join our team and we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people from gender and sexually diverse communities and / or people with intersectional identities. Accommodations are available on request for people taking part in aspects of the recruitment process.People requiring accommodation(s) during the recruitment process, can notify their recruiter directly.Pilot Coffee Roasters is a full‑service specialty coffee roastery, training provider and cafe operator with multiple locations across Toronto and wholesale accounts from coast to coast. We focus on Direct Trade partnerships that positively impact the communities at origin, and roast coffees at the vanguard of innovation to offer an unparalleled sensory experience. Visit pilotcoffeeroasters.Com for more information.RECENT ACCOLADESGrowth 500, Canada's Fastest Growing Companies 2019RGD In‑House Design Awards 2019, Award of Merit for Branding and PackagingGreat Place to Work Certified 2019, and recognized on the following sub‑lists: Best Workplaces for Inclusion, Best Workplaces for Millennials, Best Workplaces Managed by Women, Best Workplaces in Manufacturing, Best Workplaces in Ontario, and Best Workplaces for Women.Please note that we will only be contacting applicants who have been selected to move forward in the interview process. No recruitment agencies please.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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