Sr. Graphic Designer

Job Description:

Rakuten International is a division of Rakuten Group, Inc., a Japanese global technology leader in services that empower individuals, communities, businesses and society. Headquartered in San Mateo, California with more than 4,000 employees worldwide, the Rakuten International business portfolio includes market leaders in e-commerce, digital marketing, advertising, communications and entertainment. We create products and services that provide exceptional value by aligning members and the businesses that want to engage them in a shared community. 

  
Rakuten is the most rewarding way to shop, giving millions of members Cash Back when they buy from their favorite brands. As a leading shopping platform, Rakuten partners with thousands of top brands across apparel, beauty and wellness, grocery, travel, on-demand services, subscriptions, and dining, helping members save on everyday purchases. Since 1999, Rakuten members have earned more than $4.6 billion in Cash Back, making it the largest Cash Back platform of its kind. Learn more at Rakuten.com.
 

Job Summary:

Rakuten Rewards Canada is seeking an experienced Senior Graphic Designer with proven work in digital media. You will report directly to the Sr. Manager, Graphic Design and collaborate closely with Marketing, Sales and Product. As a driven and passionate creative professional, you possess a sharp eye in composition, layout, typography, photography, and exceptional attention to detail. You will help mentor Junior Designers on the Graphic Design team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Concept and execute creative assets while working cross-functionally with many teams across the organization, such as Marketing, Web Development, Social, Product

• Create flawless executions

• Gather, prepare, and present conceptual ideas

• Design with clear ideation through typography, color, texture, spacing, scale and outstanding use of graphic skills

• Review final designs. Ensure assets meet established design standards and are ready to be consumer facing

• Provide ideas that influence, increase and enhance the Rakuten brand

• Initiate and drive industry best practices

• Demonstrate knowledge of channel design and implementing best in class channel specific content

• Create presentations that effectively communicate vision and goals. Communicate/present concepts to design leads and executives

• Assist team during high volume periods with production of assets

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Possess a strong portfolio of creative executions

• High proficiency in: Figma, Adobe Creative Suite

• Experience in Adobe After Effects

• Strong communication and presentation skills

• Experience designing within the retail/ecommerce space (Native Mobile App as well as responsive web)

• Demonstrates a passion for continuous learning and improvement

• Willing to learn, implement and share A.I. prompting techniques to enhance workflow

• Ability to work in a fast pace environment and prioritize work to achieve timelines

• Product experience creating user journeys, wireframes, and information architecture. Experience with facilitating or supporting user research, with an understanding of various research methods and how/when they are applied is an asset

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• 5+ years of Graphic Design work experience

• Graduated an accredited 3-4 year Design Program

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Five Principles for Success
Our worldwide practices describe specific behaviors that make Rakuten unique and united across the world. We expect Rakuten employees to model these 5 Shugi Principles of Success.

Always improve, Always Advance - Only be satisfied with complete success - Kaizen
Passionately Professional - Take an uncompromising approach to your work and be determined to be the best
Hypothesize - Practice - Validate – Shikumika - Use the Rakuten Cycle to succeed in unknown territory
Maximize Customer Satisfaction - The greatest satisfaction for our teams is seeing their customers smile
Speed!! Speed!! Speed!! - Always be conscious of time - take charge, set clear goals, and engage your team

Rakuten is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations for candidates with disabilities participating in the selection process are available on request. Any information received related to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially. 

Rakuten would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this role however only qualified candidates will be shortlisted.

Beware of fraudulent job offers claiming to be from Rakuten. Rakuten does not send unsolicited job offers or request money during the recruitment process. Learn more: https://rakutenemploymentalert.com/

At the time of posting, Rakuten expects the Compensation (base salary + discretionary bonus) for this role to be within the range shown below. Individual compensation will vary based on job-related factors, including the skills, qualifications, and experience of the successful candidate as well as business need and geographic location. The successful applicant for this role will be eligible for stock options, health, vision, dental insurance, RRSP matching, Personal Time Off (PTO), Volunteer Time Off (VTO), and other employee benefits as the company implements.

CAD $77,837.00 - 122,548.53 annually