Intermediate Graphic / Communication Designer

Intermediate Communication & Graphic Designer

Kanto Living is seeking an Intermediate Communication & Graphic Designer. Kanto has recently undergone a comprehensive rebrand—complete with a fresh visual identity—and this role is your chance to help bring it to life across every touchpoint.

Established in 2007, the Kanto brand has two primary components. We design premium audio products– high-fidelity speakers, turntables, and accessories that deliver immersive sound for music lovers, cinephiles, gamers, and creators. Additionally, we design and engineer home tech solutions—TV mounts, speaker stands, and furnishings that make devices feel like they truly belong in the spaces we live and work. In short, designs that are essential for making technology more human. Our products are sold through a well-established network of retail and wholesale partners in North America, Europe, and Asia, with ongoing expansion into new markets.

We’re looking for a designer who is highly detail-oriented and confident in their craft — someone who approaches design with precision, intention, and creativity. You thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and ever-evolving environment. You’re excited by the opportunity to work in a small, agile team, and are passionate about learning, staying on top of design trends, and exploring new tools and ideas. Most importantly, you’re driven by a desire to make an impact, push boundaries, and help shape something truly unique within the industry.

As part of our growing creative and marketing team, you’ll be an integral contributor– implementing our new brand guidelines, applying it across digital and print, and continuing to expand and refine it along the way. This is a unique opportunity to shape the visual language of a global brand during a pivotal period.

About our team

We’re a multidisciplinary group of designers, storytellers, and progressive minds who care deeply about the details across visuals, sound, and brand experience. We're collaborative, community-oriented, and grounded in a shared love of innovation, design, and culture. Together, we bring ideas to life that seamlessly integrate technology into our everyday lives.

What you’ll do

• Design and deliver compelling visual assets across digital, print, packaging, and retail touchpoints.
• Interpret marketing and creative briefs into innovative concepts that elevate our brand and resonate with our community.
• Contribute to creative ideation sessions and help define the visual direction of new campaigns and product launches.
• Collaborate closely with creative, marketing, and product teams to ensure a unified visual experience.
• Adhere to and evolve brand guidelines to ensure consistency across all platforms and materials.
• Uphold design system standards with precision, ensuring all files are meticulously formatted, aligned, and production-ready.
• Stay up-to-date on design trends, cultural moments, and emerging technologies relevant to our audience and industry.
• Keep project management tools and design files organized and up to date for smooth collaboration across departments.
• Create material for a variety of channels (print catalogues, packaging, event collateral, retail activations, e-commerce, email campaigns, social media).

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in graphic design, art direction, or a related creative field.
• Degree or diploma in Design, Fine Arts, or related discipline.
• Experience working for premium brands or in an agency/studio environment.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), and Figma.
• Demonstrated ability to develop strong concepts and execute across a range of media.
• Experience working across digital marketing, e-commerce, and social platforms.
• Clear understanding of design systems, typography, layout, and visual hierarchy.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail.
• Collaborative mindset with excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Awareness of current design trends, pop culture, and visual storytelling best practices.
• Experience designing physical product packaging and commercial print materials.

Bonus

• Have experience in audio, interior design, consumer electronics, or home entertainment.
• Are familiar with motion graphics and/or 3D rendering.
• Have worked with premium global brands or audiences.
• Understand UX/UI principles.

Compensation

A reasonable estimate of the pay range is $60,000 - $70,000 CAD at the time of this posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors such as job-related skills, relevant experience, education and/or training. The upper end of the range is typically reserved for candidates with demonstrated expertise that is above job requirements or who bring exceptional, directly transferable experience.

Please note that the range details above reflect the base pay only and do not include the benefits that we offer.

• Extended health benefits.
• Paid vacation and sick days.
• Employee product discounts and access to new products.
• Hybrid/Flexible working environment – candidate must be based in the Metro Vancouver area.
• Passionate and inclusive colleagues.
• The opportunity to shape a growing brand in the audio/consumer electronics space.

At Kanto, we’re committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity in all its forms. We believe that different voices lead to better ideas and stronger connections with our audience. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences.

How to apply:

• A portfolio is required to apply for this job.

Please submit your Resumé and Portfolio to