Senior Graphic Designer

Overview

At Open Farm we are transforming the way people feed their pets, with a focus on producing premium, healthy food and treats, all ethically sourced from farm-to-bowl. Headquartered in Toronto and with team members across the US, Open Farm is one of the fastest growing CPG companies in North America. We believe that the best foods are made with consciously sourced, top-quality ingredients from farmers and fisheries who believe in doing good for all animals and the environment.

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Headquartered in Toronto and with team members across the US, Open Farm is one of the fastest growing CPG companies in North America. We are transforming the way people feed their pets, with a focus on producing premium, healthy food and treats, all ethically sourced from farm-to-bowl. We believe the best foods are made with consciously sourced, top-quality ingredients from farmers and fisheries who believe in doing good for all animals and the environment.

We are looking for a highly motivated, confident, hard-working and enthusiastic Senior Graphic Designer to join our team. Reporting to the Head of Design, the Senior Graphic Designer will be responsible for upholding and elevating Open Farm’s brand standards through exceptional creative design. This role will focus on delivering high-quality work across packaging, online assets, and marketing initiatives, with particular emphasis on packaging and point-of-purchase (POP) materials.

The ideal candidate is an experienced and ambitious designer who is passionate about visual communication and its power to shape a brand’s presence in the world. As a member of the Open Farm design team, you will bring fresh, strategic ideas to life — from concept to execution — while collaborating across teams to create cohesive and impactful visual storytelling.

• Conceptualize, design, and execute innovative packaging and brand assets that align with creative briefs, strengthen Open Farm’s brand identity, and ensure visual consistency across all touchpoints.
• Lead creative design projects from concept to completion, delivering high-quality work across packaging, online assets, and marketing initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including marketing, innovation, digital marketing, and social media—to translate business objectives into compelling visual experiences.
• Present design concepts and creative strategies to senior leadership and cross-functional partners for alignment and feedback.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive packaging systems, marketing collateral, and sales materials such as catalogues, point-of-purchase (POP) displays, and tradeshow exhibits.
• Apply deep expertise in the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) industry—ideally within the food sector—to create packaging that meets both branding and regulatory standards across international markets.
• Design packaging that adheres to regional compliance requirements, including those set by AAFCO, NASC, and the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act, as well as Quebec’s French Language Charter.
• Integrate third-party certifications and sustainability standards—such as Certified Humane, GAP, Ocean Wise, BCorp, how2recycle, and MSC—seamlessly into packaging designs.
• Understand the technical complexities of large-scale, high-volume print production, ensuring accurate pre-press setup, Pantone color matching, and seamless collaboration with third-party vendors for press approvals.
• Coordinate with external production partners and suppliers to ensure flawless execution of printed and digital assets.
• Design for both print and digital platforms, including advertisements, brochures, packaging, web layouts, social media, and email marketing campaigns.
• Develop visually engaging presentations and slide decks for internal teams and leadership.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment, maintaining exceptional attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
• Champion the brand identity across all creative outputs, ensuring every execution reinforces Open Farm’s visual and strategic vision.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor/Diploma of Graphic Design required.
• 10+…