Job Description

Job Desciption

Graphic Designer (Contract)

Are you a creative and ambitious Graphic Designer looking to gain hands-on experience and make a real impact on a beloved Canadian brand?

Jakeman's Maple Products, a leader in premium maple syrup and products, is seeking a talented and driven Brand & Marketing Content Designer to join our team on a contract basis. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your design skills to real-world marketing and branding challenges, including the application of design principles for AI-driven campaigns, helping us elevate our visual presence across all platforms.

About Jakeman's Maple Products:

For generations, Jakeman's Maple Products has been crafting some of Canada's finest maple syrup. We're passionate about quality, tradition, and innovation, and we're committed to sustainable practices. As we continue to grow, we're looking for bright minds and creative eyes to help us tell our story and maintain our high standards of excellence through compelling visual design.

Work Arrangement & Location:

Contract Term: This is a contract position with the potential to extend.

Start/End Dates: Position starts January 2026 to April 30th, 2026.

Location: We are a rural business located between Woodstock and Ingersoll, about a 10-15-minute drive in either direction.

Hybrid Work Schedule: The standard schedule is one-two days per week in office to meet with the team, get directions, and handle materials.

Onboarding: The first week will require 2-3 days in office for essential training and onboarding.

Equipment: The successful candidate will be required to use their own computer/device (Bring Your Own Device - BYOD) for this contract position. A hard drive will be provided, along with materials.

What You'll Do:

As our Brand & Marketing Content Designer, you'll work closely with our sales and marketing teams to create, refine, and deploy a variety of visual assets. Your responsibilities will include:

Designing digital and print marketing materials (e.g., social media graphics, website banners, advertisements, brochures).

Developing engaging content for our social media channels to increase brand awareness and engagement.

Adapting and optimizing visual content for use in AI-driven marketing tools and platforms (e.g., banner variants for automated ad platforms, creative testing).

Assisting with updates and refinements to product packaging and label designs.

Preparing files for print and digital deployment, ensuring all assets meet technical specifications.

Collaborating on various campaigns and product launches.

What You Bring:

Proven experience in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Digital Media, or a related field (or an excellent portfolio demonstrating equivalent skill).

A strong portfolio demonstrating creativity, a keen eye for detail, and proficiency in various design styles.

Expert proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign is a must).

Strong attention to product and lifestyle photography, including photo editing and retouching skills, is a major asset.

Familiarity with web design principles (UX/UI knowledge is an asset).

Understanding of current social media platform requirements and best practices for visual content.

An interest in the intersection of design and emerging marketing technologies, specifically AI marketing tools.

Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

A proactive attitude and a strong desire to learn and contribute to a team environment.

What We Offer:

An hourly wage of $20/hour.

Valuable hands-on experience managing design projects for a well-established brand.

The opportunity to contribute to real-world marketing campaigns that directly impact our business, including exposure to modern AI marketing practices.

A supportive and friendly team culture.

The chance to be part of a proud Canadian company with a rich history.

Work Schedule: No Evenings or Weekends. 40 Hours per week, Hybrid work arrangement with one day a week in the office (2-3 days the first week).

Ready to Make Your Mark?

If you're eager to apply your creative skills to elevate a beloved Canadian brand's visual identity and explore the future of marketing, we encourage you to apply! Please submit your resume, cover letter, and a link to your design portfolio detailing your relevant experience and why you're a great fit for Jakeman's Maple Products.

Job Types: Fixed term contract, Internship / Co-op
Contract length: 4 months

Pay: $20.00-$22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Flexible schedule On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Beachville, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Do you have skills in photography? Do you have your own computer with access to illustrator, photoshop, etc?
Language:

Do you speak French? (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Beachville, ON