Graphic Design Intern / Contract Designer

Graphic Designer Intern/Contract Designer | Contract Full-time, Hybrid This is initially an internship or contract role, see more below re: role type. High-performing candidates may be considered for a full-time position in the future. Marketing & Digital Content Support About Nanoleaf Nanoleaf is a pioneering smart home technology company transforming everyday experiences through design, innovation, and sustainable technology. Since 2012, we’ve been creating smart lighting and home products that make technology more personal, beautiful, and accessible. With offices in Toronto, Shenzhen, Paris, Hong Kong, and the Philippines, and retail partnerships with Apple, Best Buy, and Home Depot, Nanoleaf is building a global brand rooted in creativity, sustainability, and customer delight. Learn more about us: nanoleaf.me Linkedin.com/company/nanoleaf Instagram | X @nanoleaf Youtube | Facebook: @thenanoleaf Tiktok | Twitch @nanoleafofficial About the Role We’re looking for a Graphic Design Intern or Contract Designer to support Nanoleaf’s Graphic Designer and marketing team with day-to-day creative production (see more below for role type details). This role is focused on digital content creation, including website banners, homepage graphics, email newsletter assets, social media graphics, product listing visuals, and promotional campaign materials. You’ll help bring Nanoleaf campaigns to life by creating clean, on-brand, production-ready assets across digital channels. This is a great opportunity for a junior designer, recent graduate, or early-career freelancer who wants hands-on experience working with a global consumer technology brand. This is a hybrid role that requires you to be in the Toronto office, onsite, two (2) times week so you must be local to the GTA /have the ability to commute into TO HQ. This role reports to and supports Nanoleaf’s Graphic Designer, working closely with the marketing team on digital content, campaign creative, and production design tasks. What You'll Do Digital & Website Content Design homepage banners, website graphics, landing page visuals, and promotional content. Support updates to digital campaign assets across Nanoleaf’s website and e-commerce channels. Resize, adapt, and optimize assets for different web placements and formats. Assist with Shopify-related visual content updates where needed. Email & Marketing Campaigns Create graphics for email newsletters, product launches, promotions, and seasonal campaigns. Adapt campaign visuals into multiple dimensions and formats. Ensure email and digital assets are visually consistent, clear, and on-brand. Social & Digital Advertising Support Create social media graphics, paid media assets, display ads, and partner marketing visuals. Repurpose existing creative into platform-specific formats. Support quick-turnaround content requests for marketing campaigns. Production & Asset Support Prepare, organize, and export design files for internal and external use. Retouch, crop, resize, and format product images as needed. Maintain organized working files and follow naming/versioning conventions. Help keep Nanoleaf’s internal image and asset library organized. Brand Consistency Work within Nanoleaf’s visual identity and brand guidelines. Support the Graphic Designer in maintaining consistent design, tone, and layout across channels. Review assets carefully for alignment, spacing, typography, and visual accuracy before delivery. What You Bring Portfolio showing digital design, web graphics, email, social media, or marketing content work Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator Familiarity with Figma Strong eye for layout, typography, composition, and visual hierarchy Attention to detail and ability to follow brand guidelines Ability to manage multiple creative tasks and deadlines Positive, collaborative attitude and willingness to learn Nice-to-Have Skills Experience designing email newsletter graphics Familiarity with Shopify or e-commerce content Basic understanding of digital asset specifications and responsive design Experience with motion graphics, GIFs, or short-form animated content Interest in smart home, consumer tech, interior design, or lifestyle branding Mandarin Chinese language skills are an asset but not required Role Type This role may be structured as either: Internship Suitable for students, recent graduates, or early-career designers Part-time or full-time depending on availability Fixed-term placement Contract Suitable for freelance or junior designers Part-time or project-based support Contract length to be determined based on business needs Why Join Nanoleaf? Be part of a company and brand with global impact Work on real marketing campaigns across web, email, social, and retail channels Build your portfolio with digital and e-commerce creative work Learn from experienced creative and marketing team members Be part of a collaborative, fast-paced, and design-driven environment Centrally located office in downtown Toronto, steps from Union Station & TTC Ready to Apply? If you’re excited by this opportunity, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit: Your resume Your portfolio or design samples (link or attachment) Your availability For contract applicants: your hourly rate or project rate expectations Only applications submitted through our official career portal will be considered.