Senior Graphic Designer

We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Senior Graphic Designer to lead the development of brand identities, environmental graphics, and print and digital communications for Hive and our clients.
This is a hands-on role for someone with a strong design sensibility, solid production knowledge, and the ability to take projects from initial concept through final delivery. You’ll work closely with our interior design team to create graphics that connect a brand’s identity with its physical space, across hospitality, restaurant, retail, and commercial projects.
The ideal candidate will be confident presenting ideas, managing multiple projects, and providing creative direction while remaining closely involved in design execution.

Skills:

• A degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related design field is required.
• 5+ years of relevant graphic design experience, with a strong portfolio demonstrating brand identity, print, and digital design.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Strong understanding of typography, layout, colour theory, composition, and visual storytelling.
• Experience developing logos, brand identities, brand guidelines, and consistent visual systems across multiple applications.
• Experience designing signage, wayfinding, wall graphics, packaging, and other branded elements for physical spaces.
• Strong technical knowledge of print production, including file preparation, colour modes, resolution, bleed, dielines, and large-format artwork.
• Ability to interpret project briefs and translate business objectives into thoughtful, effective design.
• Experience coordinating with printers, fabricators, suppliers, and other production partners.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to explain design decisions and respond constructively to feedback.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to provide creative direction, review artwork, and mentor junior designers.
• Experience with motion graphics, video editing, or website design is an asset.
• A portfolio demonstrating both creative thinking and finished design applications is required.
• Most importantly, someone who is collaborative, takes ownership of their work, and brings positive energy to the team.

Job Duties:

• Lead graphic design projects from research and concept development through design refinement, production, and final delivery.
• Develop logos, brand identities, colour palettes, typography systems, and brand guidelines for Hive’s clients.
• Work closely with the interior design team to integrate brand identity into physical spaces through signage, wayfinding, wall graphics, window graphics, and other environmental applications.
• Design branded materials such as menus, packaging, stationery, brochures, presentations, promotional collateral, and merchandise.
• Create digital assets for websites, social media, email campaigns, and digital menu screens.
• Prepare mood boards, concept presentations, and mockups that clearly communicate design ideas and demonstrate how they will work across different applications.
• Participate in client meetings, present concepts, and incorporate feedback while maintaining design quality and brand consistency.
• Prepare accurate, production-ready artwork with appropriate dimensions, specifications, colour settings, bleed, and file formats.
• Coordinate with printers, signage vendors, fabricators, and suppliers on materials, finishes, production requirements, and timelines.
• Review artwork, proofs, and samples for accuracy and consistency before production.
• Review site dimensions and installation requirements with the project team, and attend site visits when required.
• Provide creative direction and constructive feedback to junior designers and review their work for quality and accuracy.
• Manage multiple project timelines, communicate progress, and coordinate deliverables with internal teams and external partners.
• Maintain organized design files, brand assets, templates, and version records.
• Support Hive’s marketing and business development through company presentations, portfolios, case studies, award submissions, website graphics, and social media content.
• Research relevant design trends, materials, and production techniques to bring fresh, practical ideas to projects.
• Perform other related duties as required.