Graphic Artist

Not just a job

a community

a partnership

a team

You’ll experience them all at London Drugs. As one of Canada’s most successful retail chains, we know what it takes to build a satisfying career.

We are seeking innovative, customer focused people to join our team!

Our Marketing Department located at our head office in Richmond, BC currently has opportunities for :

Graphic Artist

At London Drugs, we thrive on finding new ways to take care of people, every day. We go above and beyond the expected to take care of people and make their lives less complicated.

The Graphic Artist is responsible for actively contributing to the Marketing department deliverables including creating Marketing print and digital collateral.

The successful candidate should possess the following :

• Minimum 2 year post-secondary education in a related field such as an accredited Marketing Program, Desktop Publishing Program, Graphic Art Program or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Must have a current portfolio of both written and design materials.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in related graphic arts and web production
• A strong working knowledge and proficiency of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, AfterEffects and Acrobat), typographic and page layout procedures as well as proficiency in animation, creating fillable PDFs HTML editing, webpage creation, and animation and HTML editing.
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced retail environment with many cross functional teams and business partners.
• Highly organized and able to multitask effectively and work under changing priorities.
• Ability to operate in a MS Windows and Office environment including ability to use spreadsheets, word processing, email, internet and social media.
• Ability to understand proprietary software applications.

Roles and Responsibilities :

• Work with Marketing Services Manager, Marketing Coordinators and Web Developer to implement visual concepts.
• Responsible for the accuracy of all ads, information and photographs in print and on the web.
• Proofreading.
• Meet production deadlines.
• Maintain high quality and accuracy level in all work.
• Liaise with / update team on status of assigned jobs.
• Keep abreast of current industry technology and trends.
• Any other publishing assignments as assigned.
• Assist with building ads using current Marketing Department software provided. This includes layout, design, copywriting, typesetting, placing logos, placing graphics, placing images and any other aspect required to complete the advertisement.
• Maintain confidentiality of all projects, products and any other information within the Marketing Department.
• Maintain Marketing Department philosophy of consistently improving procedures and systems.

London Drugs offers advancement opportunities through our promote-from-within policies, salaries commensurate with experience, as well as a comprehensive benefits program including :

• Comprehensive medical, dental, prescription drug and vision coverage for you and your family (Ensuring you and your family are taken care of)
• Employee Discount Program (Sharing our success)
• Employee Recognition Program (Tangible rewards for great work!)

If you possess the necessary skills and expertise and would like to join an exciting team of professionals.

Apply Now!

London Drugs is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We are committed to building a company that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

We will provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work applicable to this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Be advised, London Drugs DOES NOT use third party recruitment services.

London Drugs may collect, use, and / or disclose your personal information (including the information in this application) where it is reasonable for establishing, managing or terminating an employment relationship.

This includes the use or disclosure of your personal information to persons inside or external to our organization, for the purpose of checking references or gathering other information to support an assessment of your candidacy.

To protect yourself, do not respond to unsolicited job offers from individuals or e-mail addresses, and never disclose any sensitive details about your identity (including personal or financial) to anyone you do not know or trust or on any unverified website, or website you do not trust.

Flexible work from home options available.