Graphic Designer

About Us

At Pearle Hospitality, extraordinary hospitality begins long before a guest walks through our doors. Our award-winning portfolio spans boutique hotels, restaurants, spas, golf clubs and event venues, including The Pearle Hotel & Spa, Elora Mill, Ancaster Mill, Cambridge Mill, Spencer's at the Waterfront, Bardō Restaurants and Earth to Table: The Farm. Across every experience, we bring together exceptional food, thoughtful design, genuine service and distinctive storytelling. Our culinary partnership with Michelin-starred Chef Patrick Kriss and Alo Food Group further reflects our commitment to innovation and excellence.

As Pearle continues to grow, we are seeking a talented Graphic Designer to help shape how our brands come to life across every guest touchpoint. Based at our Burlington Head Office and reporting to the Director of Marketing, this role is responsible for leading the development and execution of creative assets that support our portfolio of hospitality, golf, spa, dining, and event brands.

The Opportunity

Working closely with the Marketing team, the Graphic Designer will translate business and brand priorities into compelling visual communications that strengthen awareness, engagement, and commercial performance. This role combines strategic thinking with strong creative execution, bringing ideas to life across digital, print, on-property environments, campaigns, social media, and emerging channels.

The successful candidate will bring a proven background in either an in-house or agency environment, along with the ability to confidently lead design from concept through production/digital execution. They will thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial setting, balancing multiple priorities while maintaining a strong attention to detail and commitment to brand excellence.

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative and growing marketing team where creativity plays a meaningful role in shaping guest experiences, supporting business objectives, and strengthening the presence of Pearle's brand in the market. From integrated campaigns and new property openings to guest-facing collateral and digital content, this position offers the chance to make a visible impact across a diverse and dynamic portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Brand Execution

• Lead and execute assigned design projects within established brand standards and style guidelines across print, digital, social, menus, ads, and other physical venue environments
• Translate creative briefs into compelling concepts aligned with marketing objectives and brand positioning Develop rough layouts, mockups, and final production-ready artwork files
• Adapt and evolve existing creative assets while maintaining consistency

Production & Asset Management

• Oversee print checks and ensure proper file preparation across traditional and digital media specifications
• Manage digital asset organization and maintain best-in-class file management practices

Organizational Support & Collaboration

• Support company-wide design needs, including presentations, trade materials, signage, internal communications, and event collateral

Innovation & Industry Awareness

• Monitor market trends and competitive landscape to ensure content remains relevant and contemporary
• Stay on top of global graphic design, video, and related aesthetic trends and technologies, bringing luxury creative insight to Pearle's brands

What You Bring

• 2–4+ years of professional graphic design experience in an in-house brand or agency environment
• Some hotel, restaurant, or related industry design experience strongly preferred; experience designing for a multi-location or multi-client business experience strongly preferred
• A strong portfolio demonstrating campaign work and brand storytelling
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere, CC Libraries), Figma & Canva
• Strong typography and layout expertise
• Strong photo retouching skills
• Some video design/editing experience preferred (for reels, etc); training can be required for the right candidate otherwise
• Print production skills an asset
• Familiarity with emerging design tools (including AI-based platforms) are assets
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving capability
• Highly detail-oriented with uncompromising quality standards
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Confident communicator with strong written and verbal English skills
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Passion for hotels, restaurants and spas a strong plus!
• Any hospitality industry related work experience (even outside of design) always a nice bonus

Pearle's Commitment to You

• Competitive wages
• Benefit eligibility for permanent team members after 3 months
• Employee Assistance Program
• Training and Development to support personal & professional growth
• Career opportunities across all Pearle Hospitality properties
• Discounts at all Pearle Hospitality properties (restaurants, hotels, golf and spas)
• Complimentary chef-prepared lunches available at our Head Office three days per week (Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday).

This position is open to candidates based in Canada. The salary range for this position is $65,000-$80,000annually. This is the pay range for this position that the company reasonably expects to pay. Decisions regarding individual salaries will be based on several factors, such as experience, location, and education.

Pearle Hospitality and affiliated companies, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodation needs must be provided in advance. To discuss your needs, please contact the hiring manager.