Job Description

vbs apparel provides teams, clubs and businesses across Canada with their uniforms and team apparel. We work with Team Canada, The Calgary Flames and University of British Columbia to name a few of the many high-profile associations we are proud to serve.

We pride ourselves on providing outstanding customer service! 'People' is one of our core values and we are continuously evaluating opportunities to enhance office culture and personal development.

Come join our growing team and be a part of servicing local sports teams, associations and businesses across Canada!

Description:

vbs apparel is looking for a Graphic Design & Marketing Assistant to join their team. This role reports to the Vice President of Team Development and Customer Success and is designed for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can pivot between creative design & marketing initiatives, and enjoys wearing multiple hats.

The ideal candidate is proactive, creative, highly organized, and equally comfortable preparing a marketing report, building digital content, supporting networking events and contributing to design projects for customers.

Your initial role will include:

Graphic Design & Creative Services

Create customer-focused designs: logos, branding packages, apparel graphics, and promotional materials (flyers, banners, digital ads). Consult with clients to understand needs, branding, and provide recommendations. Prepare design presentations for customer approval. Support product team with design decisions. Ensure all designs align with customer brand identity and company standards. Stay current with design trends and bring fresh ideas to projects.

Social Media Marketing

Support strategy execution for two brands. Curate content, schedule posts, and manage Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Handle photography, editing, and engagement with followers. Assist with giveaways and campaign activations.

Email & Digital Marketing

Support email campaigns, layouts, copy, and design. Assist with website and e-commerce products update, as needed. Collect and report on campaign data.

Marketing Operations Support

Coordinate marketing materials and prepare reports. Support event activations, networking events, and signage. Provide general organizational and office support, as needed. Work with CRM (Monday.com) and Microsoft 365 tools. Follow company safety policies to ensure a safe workplace.

Additional Duties

Collaborate with production, sales, marketing, and management teams. Support event activations as needed. Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements:

A successful candidate has:

Strong graphic design skills with proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), Canva, and any other graphic design software 1 to 3 years of proven graphic design experience or similar Portfolio required to demonstrate qualification Ability to illustrate, design, manipulate vector graphics, and organize type layouts Impeccable customer service skills Some experience with logo and branding asset creation Experience with Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn social media platforms Excellent written and visual communication skills Strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to pivot in a fluid, fast-paced environment A collaborative mindset with the ability to work both independently and in a team setting

Assets:

Experience with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Experience with digital content creation, copy writing, and creating compelling and engaging branded content Experience with CorelDraw Familiarity with Meta Business Suite, Mailchimp or other marketing tools Previous experience in an apparel print/ production environment would be an asset

What we provide:

Medical coverage Wellness Program that offers gym-time during work hours RRSP matching program Annual branded clothing package Discounted apparel from partner suppliers We are continuously looking for new opportunities to incentivize staff and support their wellness

Work location & Schedule:

In person at our office in Port Kells, Surrey Weekdays from 8:30am-4:30pm, some offsite weekend hours may be required occasionally Must be able to reliably commute
If you're passionate about design, marketing, and supporting Canadian sports teams and businesses, we'd love to hear from you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38,000.00-$40,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person