POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Visual Designer role is responsible for designing high-quality, user-centric digital assets for homedepot.ca. This role requires strong visual hierarchy, usability awareness, and design systems thinking, contributing to the execution of customer-facing experiences across banners, landing pages, campaign modules, and promotional content. The designer works collaboratively with stakeholders to ensure consistency, accessibility, and performance across all digital touchpoints, and supports the continuous improvement of visual standards. The role is ideal for someone passionate about designing engaging and efficient experiences within a structured and fast-moving digital environment.
SKILLS:
- Solid knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite; knowledge of HTML and CSS, basic front-end development an asset
- Knowledge of Adobe Experience Manager
- Strong understanding of user experience and user interface design principles
- Understanding of digital accessibility standards
- Solid illustration/design skills
- Solid foundation in typography, layout and design
- Strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to translate complex information into easy-to-understand designs and visual elements
- Ability to adapt to a variety of visual styles
- Knowledge of industry best practices
- Ability to effectively articulate creative ideas
- Experience working with and designing within content management systems
- Strong design portfolio with at least 4-6 years of experience - e-commerce experience preferred.
- A penchant for details and organization, including the ability to prioritize tasks, communicate progress and meet deadlines
- The ability to effectively take direction and work both collaboratively and autonomously
- Education Required - The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor’s degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
- Physical Job Requirements - Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
- Additional Qualifications – Educational diploma or degree in Design, Multimedia, or a related field
- Adobe Creative Suite of software
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
- Limited
- Travel to Toronto Store Support Location Quarterly
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Extended Sitting
- Repetitive Tasks
MINIMUM EDUCATION:
- University/College degree in a related area of study, or equivalent experience.
MINIMUM YEARS OF WORK EXPERIENCE:
- 5+ years’ experience in graphic/digital design
MINIMUM LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE:
- Previous leadership experience an asset
OTHER REQUIREMENTS/ASSETS:
- 1-3 year’s experience with Adobe Experience Manager
- Experience with Jira considered an asset.
- Advanced capability in MS PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook
- Bilingual (English/French) will be considered an asset