Designer

Salt XC is a North American marketing agency focused on creative, digital, and media innovation. The Designer role involves translating ideas into design systems for various projects, collaborating with a creative team, and ensuring high-quality visual outputs that align with brand strategies.

Responsibilities

• Translate brand strategy and guidelines into visually consistent, high-quality creative assets across digital, social, print, and experiential mediums
• Execute designs that express the brand’s personality while adapting flexibly across formats, audiences, and campaign contexts
• Develop cohesive design systems that support scalability and consistency across internal and client teams
• Maintain organized working files, version control, and delivery accuracy for all assigned projects
• Collaborate with Art Directors and Creative Leads to ensure execution aligns with brand tone, messaging, and audience intent
• Build and refine presentation decks, concept boards, and visual narratives that clearly articulate creative intent
• Present work in internal and client meetings with confidence, providing clear rationale behind design choices
• Tailor communication to audience needs — adapting visuals and explanations for creative peers, strategists, and clients alike
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Accounts, Strategy, Production) to ensure design alignment with project goals and client expectations
• Translate briefs and strategy into creative design concepts that connect business objectives to audience needs
• Contribute to brainstorms and ideation sessions with original, insight-driven ideas that expand creative territories
• Apply strategic awareness to design decisions — ensuring every visual solution serves a purpose within the broader campaign or experience
• Partner with Copywriters, Strategists, and Art Directors to ensure integrated storytelling and creative cohesion
• Execute with precision and care across all aspects of visual design — including layout, typography, color, composition, and motion
• Maintain consistency and polish across all deliverables, ensuring outputs meet or exceed SALT’s creative quality benchmarks
• Continuously refine design outputs based on feedback and emerging trends in digital, social, and experiential media
• Bring curiosity and experimentation to the craft — exploring new styles, tools, and technologies to elevate creative work

Skills

• 1–5 years of experience as a Graphic or Digital Designer within an agency or creative environment
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects)
• Strong understanding of design for digital and social platforms
• Solid grasp of typography, color, layout, and motion fundamentals
• Experience developing brand identity and campaign systems
• Excellent communication skills and comfort presenting work to peers and clients
• Ability to manage time effectively and deliver to deadlines with consistency and care
• Diploma or degree in Graphic Design, Communication Design, or related field preferred

Benefits

• Work-Life Flexibility: Hybrid setup, up to 28 paid days off, winter holiday shutdowns, and dog-friendly office vibes.
• Comprehensive Coverage: Health, dental, and vision plans, plus Salt Bucks to spend on what matters to you—wellness, RRSPs, or extra time off.
• Growth-Driven Culture: Dedicated Salt Days, top-tier learning access, and formal leadership development.
• Celebration-First Mentality: Legendary team trips, seasonal socials, and Salt Swag that reps your squad.
• Real Rewards: Referral and new business bonuses, exclusive lifestyle perks, and personalized wellness options.
• Culture of Belonging: DEI programs, active ERGs, and a workplace where every voice counts.

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