Visual Merchandise Graphic Designer (12-month contract)
Description
Job Title: Visual Merchandising Graphic Designer (12-month, contract position)
Location(s): Downtown Toronto (position requires some travels to stores, presence at the office 5 days a week is preferred)
Reporting to: Head of Visual Merchandising Department
Visual Merchandising Graphic Designer (12-month contract)
Shape the Future of LifeWear in Canada
At UNIQLO Canada, we don’t just sell clothes - we innovate essential styles for everyday life. As a global leader in high-quality, affordable apparel, we’re expanding our Canadian presence rapidly. Joining our dynamic Merchandising team to drive strategic growth, optimize inventory, and bring the magic of LifeWear to communities nationwide.
As part of Fast Retailing, the world’s third-largest apparel retailer, UNIQLO operates in 25+ countries, with a mission to create clothing that enhances everyday life. Our business is built on a unique model of efficiency, sustainability, and customer-first retail, making UNIQLO one of the most exciting global brands to work for.
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Visual Merchandising Graphic Designer to join our team on a 12-month contract, with the potential for permanent employment. This role is responsible for the creation, coordination, and execution of in-store design directives, including production and installation.
The successful candidate will ensure all visual merchandising materials uphold brand standards while supporting consistent communication between internal teams, stores and vendors. This position also provides support to the Visual Merchandising Department in areas such as budgeting, financial reporting, vendor coordination, and project tracking.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop creative concepts and renderings for window and in-store displays.
- Prepare and execute production-ready files for large-format print materials (i.e. pillar vinyl, lightboxes, foam core, etc.).
- Support window propping, file creation, and related production needs.
- Develop and manage a 6-12 month production plan to ensure timely execution of visual merchandising initiatives.
- Create and maintain communication documents and oversee installation from start to finish; conduct site visits as needed for quality control.
- Train Area Visual Managers on product and prop placement, ensuring alignment with brand and visual guidelines.
- Interpret and localize global in-store design directives for the Canadian market.
- Ensure all design communications are clear, accurate, and consistent with corporate standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align window displays, visual merchandising, store design, and marketing collateral.
- Manage multiple concurrent projects, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.
- Support financial processes, including vendor payments, monthly budget reconciliation, and reporting.
- Provide on-site or remote support during overnight installations as required.
- Perform additional related duties as assigned.
What you bring:
- Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Visual Merchandising, Graphic Design, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 4 years of experience in a corporate visual merchandising or retail design environment.
- Experience in retail production design, window displays, or in-store visual execution preferred.
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop Illustrator) and 3D software such as Dimension and SketchUp.
- Strong understanding of large-scale print production and digital file preparation.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and meet tight deadlines.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey design direction and strategy across teams.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Willingness to travel to retail locations and installation sites across Canada as required.
- French language proficiency considered an asset.
What We Offer:
- A results-driven, entrepreneurial culture where your decisions drive real business impact
- Competitive salary, performance bonus, and comprehensive benefits
- Work in a modern office which is easily accessible by public transportation
- A high-visibility role with collaboration across global and regional executive teams
- Career growth in a company that values ambition, innovation, integrity, and performance
Join our team:
If you live for data but love fashion, thrive on strategy but sweat the details - we want to hear from you. Join us and help redefine Canadian retail.
We sincerely appreciate the interest and enthusiasm of all applicants. While every application is carefully reviewed, only candidates whose qualifications closely match the requirements of the position will be contacted.
ABOUT US
Welcome to Uniqlo, where our journey from a single store in Hiroshima to a global brand embodies the essence of Japanese simplicity and innovation. Our founder, Tadashi Yanai, envisioned a company that transcends traditional fashion, focusing instead on creating high-quality, functional clothing that serves the everyday needs of people worldwide. This vision gave birth to our LifeWear concept—apparel that is simple, yet essential; designed to make life better for all.
As you embark on your journey with UNIQLO, know that you are joining a company that never gives up. Every challenge we have faced has made us stronger, smarter, and more determined to push boundaries. We are more than just a fashion brand—we are a global movement driven by sustainability, purpose, discipline, and the belief that great clothing can change lives.
Vision and Culture
At Uniqlo, we embrace the Japanese philosophy of continuous improvement. This principle drives us to constantly refine our products and processes, ensuring that we deliver clothing that offers new and unique value. Our commitment to quality and innovation is evident in our fabric technologies, such as HEATTECH, which provides warmth without bulk, and AIRism, designed to keep you cool and comfortable. These advancements reflect our dedication to enhancing the everyday experiences of our customers.
Our name, UNIQLO, is a blend of 'unique' and 'clothing,' symbolizing our mission to provide distinctive apparel that meets universal needs. We believe in the power of simplicity and strive to create designs that are both timeless and accessible, allowing individuals to express their personal style effortlessly.
We invite you to embrace our core values of simplicity, quality, and continuous improvement. Together, we will continue to innovate and inspire, bringing the best of Japanese craftsmanship and philosophy to wardrobes around the world.
Welcome to the Uniqlo family, where we are united in our pursuit of making everyday life better through exceptional clothing.
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