Senior Graphic Designer & Brand Specialist

Pelmen Foods | Toronto, ON | Full-Time

About the Role

Pelmen Foods is looking for a highly creative, detail-oriented Senior Graphic Designer & Brand Specialist to oversee and execute visual branding, packaging design, and marketing materials across multiple food brands.

Our brands include Pelmen Foods, Holy Perogy!, BigYum, and licensed and collaborative brands.

We are looking for someone with proven experience in the food industry and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) who understands how to build strong, recognizable brands in a competitive retail market.

You will work directly and closely with our Marketing Manager to develop creative concepts, strengthen brand identities, and ensure consistent, high-quality design across all platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Brand Development & Creative Design

- Develop and maintain visual identities across multiple food brands.
- Create branding concepts, packaging designs, logos, and marketing materials.
- Ensure brand consistency across retail, social media, advertising, and digital platforms.
- Develop brand guidelines and contribute to creative direction.

Packaging & CPG Design

- Design and develop packaging for food products, including new product launches.
- Create retail-ready packaging concepts, mockups, and production files.
- Collaborate with printers and packaging suppliers.
- Ensure packaging aligns with brand positioning and retail market expectations.

Marketing & Creative Collaboration

- Work closely with the Marketing Manager to execute marketing campaigns and creative projects.
- Design social media graphics, promotional materials, POS displays, presentations, and trade show assets.
- Coordinate with photographers, videographers, content creators,



and external agencies.
- Manage multiple design projects while maintaining deadlines and quality standards.

Qualifications

Required:

- Professional experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry — mandatory.
- Previous experience in the food or beverage industry — mandatory.
- Proven experience in graphic design, packaging design, and brand development.
- Strong portfolio showcasing food packaging, branding, and creative projects.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
- Strong understanding of typography, layout, visual identity, and print production.
- Excellent communication, organization, and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate closely with the Marketing Manager.

Preferred:

- Experience with photography, videography, or social media content creation.
- Familiarity with Canva, Figma, and AI creative tools.
- Experience working with retail brands, printers, and packaging suppliers.

What We're Looking For

We need more than just a graphic designer. We are looking for someone who understands branding, food packaging, consumer behaviour, and retail marketing.

The ideal candidate combines solid creative instincts with hands-on design skills, works efficiently, takes ownership of projects, and pays attention to the smallest details.

Position Details

- Full-time position
- In-person preferred (Toronto/GTA)
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Opportunity to help shape and grow nationally recognized food brands

Pay: $60,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Senior Graphic Designer & Brand Specialist (York District)
🏢 Pelmen Foods
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