graphic designer

*About Us * vbs apparel has been serving teams, clubs, schools, and businesses across Canada since 1999. Originally established as Volleyball Stuff in Calgary, Alberta, we have grown into a leading provider of custom uniforms and apparel for organizations across the country. We are proud to work with organizations such as Team Canada, the Calgary Flames, and the University of British Columbia, along with many other valued customers nationwide. At vbs apparel, people are one of our core values. We are committed to fostering a positive workplace culture and providing opportunities for professional growth, collaboration, and continuous learning. We're looking for a creative, organized, and detail-oriented Graphic Designer to join our Marketing & Sales team and help bring our customers' brands to life. *Position Overview * As a Graphic Designer, you'll play an important role in creating apparel artwork, branding packages, digital assets, and production-ready designs for sports teams, schools, businesses, and national organizations across Canada. This is more than a traditional graphic design role, your work will be seen on uniforms, apparel, promotional products, websites, and marketing campaigns. You'll collaborate closely with our Customer Service, Sales, Marketing, and Production teams to ensure every project is delivered accurately, creatively, and on time. Key Responsibilities * Create custom apparel artwork for sports teams, schools, businesses, and organizations * Design logos, branding packages, and visual identities * Develop production-ready artwork for sublimation, screen printing, heat transfers, embroidery, and other decoration methods * Create customer mockups and artwork approvals * Revise artwork based on customer feedback while maintaining brand consistency * Design graphics for websites, email campaigns, social media, digital advertising, and print materials * Develop promotional materials, catalogs, presentations, and sales resources * Contribute fresh ideas that strengthen our brand and customer experience * Stay current with design trends and industry best practices * Consult with customers to understand branding requirements and recommend creative solutions * Work closely with Customer Service Representatives to create accurate work orders and artwork approvals * Collaborate with Production, Sales, Marketing, and Management teams to ensure projects move smoothly from concept through production * Communicate clearly throughout each stage of the design process * Prepare accurate production-ready files * Ensure artwork meets printing specifications and quality standards * Maintain organized project files and design documentation * Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline design workflows *Qualifications * * One to three years of graphic design experience or a related field * Strong portfolio demonstrating creativity, typography, branding, and production ready artwork * Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign * Strong understanding of vector artwork, layout, typography, and print production * Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines * Strong communication and collaboration skills * Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work Preferred Qualifications The following are considered assets but are not required: * Experience with CorelDRAW * Experience with Microsoft 365 * Experience working in print production environment * Experience in sports, either as an athlete, coach, volunteer, or within the sporting industry * Experience designing for apparel decoration, screen printing, embroidery, or sublimation *What Success Looks Like * * Delivering creative, accurate, and production-ready artwork on schedule * Managing multiple projects while maintaining exceptional attention to detail * Communicating effectively with customers and internal teams * Producing de