Graphic Designer

About NXTRND

Established in 2018, NXTRND (Next Trend) is a forward-thinking brand specializing in football equipment and accessories, headquartered in Montreal, Canada. The company engages closely with athletes to create innovative products tailored to their needs and aimed at enhancing the football experience.

Role Overview

As a Graphic Designer at NXTRND, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Marketing, Product, and Sales teams by crafting compelling and consistent visual materials. Your responsibilities span designing product packaging, digital marketing assets, retail displays, web graphics, social media posts, and other brand-related materials, ensuring top-quality delivery and brand coherence at every customer touchpoint.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and regularly update product packaging ready for retail across the NXTRND product range.
• Create visual infographics, comparison charts, and promotional graphics for paid marketing campaigns.
• Develop website banners, landing page visuals, email campaign graphics, and digital merchandising content.
• Produce retail signage, store banners, point-of-sale displays, and materials for trade shows.
• Conceptualize social media content including posts, stories, and thumbnails for organic marketing.
• Design Amazon listing visuals and enhanced brand content to strengthen ecommerce presence.
• Ensure brand consistency is preserved across all physical and digital assets.
• Prepare print-ready files and liaise with printers when necessary to guarantee high-quality output.
• Collaborate effectively with Marketing, Product Development, Sales, and Ecommerce teams to prioritize and execute creative projects.
• Manage multiple design projects at once while adhering to deadlines.
• Meticulously review all artwork for correctness, including spelling, alignment, and production standards.
• Keep well-organized design file structures and maintain design libraries.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of three years’ experience in graphic design.
• Advanced skills in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Figma.
• Solid knowledge of typography, layout, color theory, and brand identity principles.
• Proficient in creating both print and digital marketing visuals.
• Skilled in preparing production-ready artwork specifically for packaging and commercial printing.
• Strong attention to detail with capabilities in proofreading and quality assurance.
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities to handle multiple priorities efficiently.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills suitable for multi-department collaboration.
• Experience with After Effects or Premiere Pro is a plus.
• Familiarity with ecommerce design standards and best practices for platforms like Amazon, Shopify, Meta, and Google Ads is advantageous.

Additional Information

• Work schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, onsite at Old Port of Montreal.
• Compensation ranges from $65,000 to $75,000 annually.
• Employees receive four weeks of paid time off annually.