Junior Designer

Description:

Velvettheory is an independent creative agency focused on purposeful and impactful creativity. We are looking for a Junior Designer who is passionate about design and eager to learn and grow in a collaborative and dynamic environment. This full-time role is hybrid, requiring the designer to be in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and will involve working closely with the Senior Designer and Art Director to support a wide range of print and digital projects, including social media templates, image editing, and production design.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in producing final files for print and digital outputs.

• Design and iterate on template systems for social media platforms like Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook.

• Support in image retouching, background removal, color correction, and other editing tasks.

• Collaborate with the Senior Designer and Art Director to execute creative concepts and produce mock-ups.

• Maintain organized, clean files with proper naming conventions and version control.

• Prep and package files for print production and digital deployment accurately.

• Stay updated on design trends, contribute mood boards, and share inspiration to enhance project work.

• Follow internal review cycles and feedback loops, ensuring timely completion of tasks.

• Use project management tools like Monday.com and Slack to manage projects and deadlines.

• Learn by doing, absorbing information, and improving daily.

Technical Skills:

• 1–3 years of professional design experience (agency or in-house preferred).

• A developing portfolio showcasing design fundamentals in both print and digital formats.

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and Figma.

• Understanding of print production processes and file preparation for press.

• Knowledge of social media best practices (ideal but not required).

• Highly detail-oriented with the ability to spot errors.

• Willingness to learn and accept constructive feedback.

• Ability to work collaboratively and follow brand guidelines while contributing fresh design ideas.

• Familiarity with digital marketing and social media platforms (Meta, LinkedIn, X, etc.).

• Minimum diploma in Design, UX/UI, Marketing, or a related field.

• Comfortable using project management tools like Monday.com (or similar).

• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive).

Personal Attributes:

• A keen eye for design details and a love for creating meaningful work.

• Ability to work both independently and in a team, in person and online (hybrid).

• A strategic mindset, understanding how design serves broader brand goals.

• Confident in speaking up, but also open to listening and collaborating.

• Positive attitude, resourcefulness, and a deep passion for great design.

Additional Skills (Bonus):

• Experience with Capcut, Figma, Slack, or social media scheduling tools like Later, Buffer, or Hootsuite.

• Basic animation or video editing skills (After Effects, Capcut, Premiere).

• Copywriting basics for social templates or layouts.

• Photography knowledge or editing skills.