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 collaborative, 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

Robust 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.

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📌 Apparel Senior Graphic Designer & Colourist (Alberta)
🏢 Canadian Tire Corporation
📍 Alberta