Shopify Designer

The company You might think we’re just another creative agency driven by client deadlines, profitability and corporate culture. Think again – when it comes to collaborating with new clients, one of the pillars we assess is the people behind the brand. Since 2014, HRVST began with a simple mission – to treat every project like our own. What exactly do we do? Everything from ecommerce to brand building, design and content. As Shopify Plus Partners, we’re building for brands migrating to, already on, or ready to develop a new store on the platform. We’re not a boutique agency, we’re a small shop. We’re strong because of our team – the best idea always wins. We out-perform bigger agencies by applying small shop smarts to every project. Thinking small means attention to detail, but it also means having the time and energy to focus on our clients’ needs. Our small but specialized team is designed to create efficient systems that are tailor-made for our clients. The role The Designer is responsible for ensuring HRVST’s creative output is high-quality, strategic, and aligned with client goals. You’ll be expected to evaluate design options, push big ideas based on strategy and creative briefs, and solve complex challenges across packaging, branding, digital, and web projects. You’ll work with fellow designers, coordinate efforts with external partners (when applicable), oversee timelines and team execution, collaborate cross-functionally, and help ensure every project reflects HRVST’s high standards. Success in this role requires sharp attention to detail, conceptual thinking, a wide variety of styles, and a well-organized, solutions-oriented mindset. A sense of humour, a love of design, and a taste for challenge are essential – along with the curiosity and confidence to lead by example and help shape the future of creative at HRVST. This role reports directly to the Account Director. The culture • Remote-first, by design: We believe great work is about outcomes, not desks. Work where you are most productive. • Health, dental, and life insurance: We support your mental and physical well-being so you can do your best work and feel good doing it. • A proper home office setup: Every team member is outfitted with a new MacBook Pro and an external monitor so you are set up for success from day one. • Generous time off that is actually encouraged: Enjoy summer Fridays, up to five weeks of vacation per year, and your birthday off to celebrate however you want. • Protected focus time: Deep work matters here. We intentionally protect focus time so meaningful work can actually get done. • High standards, no agency ego: We care deeply about quality, collaboration, and doing the work right. The best idea wins. • Intentional time together: While we are remote-first, we make time to connect through off-sites, retreats, happy hours, lunch and learns, and holiday events. • Bonus programs that reward impact: We value contributions and recognize great work through comprehensive bonus programs tied to growth and performance. • Growth that’s intentional: We offer development plans, regular performance check-ins, and support for skills training, courses, conferences, and industry events so you always know where you stand and how you can continue to grow. • A commitment to giving back: We partner with Bread & Beyond to support people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, and we empower our team to contribute to meaningful causes. The responsibilities People, culture, and growth • Support in the hiring and onboarding process for new designers, including creating assessments, conducting interviews, and managing onboarding and training. • Participate in team meetings, production meetings, and other strategic discussions. • Support fellow designers through regular feedback, creative guidance, and design execution support. • Participate in performance reviews, reflecting on strengths, setting goals, and identifying areas for growth. • Embrace and display passion and curiosity for design, branding, and industry trends. Project delivery • Communicate regularly with production members and the Account team via Slack and Asana to address updates, questions, and feedback, ensuring alignment on goals, deadlines, and tasks. • Triage and quote on-demand design tasks, clarifying briefs, providing estimates, and collaborating with the Account Manager to finalize scope. • Identify out-of-scope feedback or requests during production and proactively flag them to the Account Manager, collaborating on alternative solutions. • Ensure quality delivery of all contracted design deliverables to the Account team. • Review and provide QA on designs and development work before sharing with the Creative Director or clients. • Maintain an organized file structure across project files and shared folders to support efficient collaboration. Creative strategy and execution • Think strategically to understand client brand and business needs, arriving at insights that dr