Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer

Founded in 1999, the St Regis Group has grown steadily to become the premier supplier for awards, recognition, and promotional products. First focusing on awards and recognition, the St Regis Group now boasts 13 companies with over 50,000 products ranging from wall plaques to wine bottles and everything in between.

Why work at St Regis Group?

• St Regis Group is the leading supplier for awards and recognition in the industry. We get to help amazing customers recognize their amazing employees.
• We value your feedback and do our best to incorporate your great ideas into our day-to-day operations.
• We support professional development and back this statement up with interactive training, and development opportunities
• You want to be part of a fun, fast paced, collaborative team.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package (based on education and experience).

Location: Markham, Ontario
Employment Type: Full-Time
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Graphic Design Artist who is fluent in Cantonese and Mandarin (Chinese) to join our team in Markham. The ideal candidate will bring strong conceptual design abilities and hands-on experience in apparel, headwear, gifting, and awards. This role requires creativity, attention to detail, and the ability to translate ideas into compelling visual outputs that align with brand and client needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop creative concepts, mockups, and final artwork for apparel, headwear, gifting products, and award merchandise.
• Produce visually appealing designs for print, embroidery, packaging, and various product formats.
• Work closely with product development, marketing, and production teams to ensure designs meet project requirements and brand guidelines.
• Interpret client briefs and translate them into design solutions with accuracy and creativity.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Prepare print-ready and production-ready files, ensuring proper specifications and technical accuracy.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders in both Cantonese and Mandarin, including overseas suppliers and partners.
• Participate in brainstorming and conceptual development sessions.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Fluent in Cantonese and Mandarin (spoken and written).
• 3+ years of professional graphic design experience in apparel, headwear, gifting and awards industries
• Strong conceptual design abilities and portfolio showcasing relevant product categories.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and other design tools as required.
• Knowledge of design specifications for embroidery, screen printing, heat transfer, engraving, and packaging.
• Excellent understanding of layout, typography, color theory, and production processes.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• High attention to detail and ability to deliver polished, market-ready designs.
• Ability to work onsite full-time in Markham from Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience collaborating with overseas suppliers, particularly in Asia.
• Familiarity with product development cycles and merchandising workflows.
• Illustration skills or hand-sketching ability is a strong asset.
• Experience in branding, logo creation, or promotional products is an advantage.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Work Location: In person