Digital Designer

Location : Mount Pleasant, Vancouver (3 days in-office per week at 303 West 5th Avenue)Reports To : Director of GTM Strategy, Lodestar Digital
About the RoleGreat design does more than look good. It gets people to act. That's where you come in.
We're looking for a Digital Designer with a strong visual eye, solid UX instincts, and an interest in bringing ideas to life across websites, social platforms, and digital campaigns.
At Lodestar Digital, you'll work with a diverse range of clients and Lodestar Media brands, taking projects from first concept through to launch. UX/UI and campaign design will be at the heart of your role, with opportunities to contribute to research, motion, and how we use new design tools.
We're looking for someone who's creatively curious, plugged into digital culture, and excited to create work that looks great across platforms.
Key ResponsibilitiesWeb & UX/UI Design
Design websites, landing pages, and digital experiences, from user flows and wireframes to polished, responsive screens.
Build interactive prototypes to test ideas and present concepts to clients and internal teams.
Create and maintain design systems, component libraries, and brand guidelines.
Apply accessibility best practices and design for every screen size.
Prepare clear developer handoffs and review builds to protect design quality.
Campaign & Social Design
Design paid social, display, email, and newsletter creative across platforms and formats.
Create social content for platforms like Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and TikTok, including carousels and simple motion graphics.
Translate client briefs and brand guidelines into creative concepts that fit each audience and platform.
Keep branding consistent across every campaign touchpoint.
Research & Optimization
Conduct user research, competitor reviews, UX audits, and usability testing.
Use analytics and behaviour tools, such as GA4, heatmaps, and A/B testing, to identify issues and improve results.
Recommend design changes that improve usability, engagement, and conversion.
Collaboration & Project Coordination
Work with marketers, developers, videographers, writers, content managers, and strategists to bring projects to life.
Present design concepts and rationale in internal reviews and client meetings.
Estimate your time, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Skills & Experience
2–4 years of experience in digital, UX/UI, or web design.
A strong portfolio showing web and campaign work, including how you approached the problem.
Strong skills in Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
A strong eye for layout, colour, typography, and visual hierarchy.
A working knowledge of usability heuristics, journey mapping, task flow analysis, cognitive load reduction, accessibility and responsive design.
An understanding of social media and digital design trends, including what makes creative engaging on each platform.
An understanding of how design affects performance, including clicks, conversions, and engagement.
Strong organizational skills, with the confidence to manage multiple clients, deadlines, and deliverables.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to present and explain your work.
Why Join Lodestar Digital?You'll have the opportunity to work with our strong media brands and a diverse range of clients across different industries, tackle real-world design challenges, and see your creative work come to life across websites, social media and digital campaigns.
This role offers a chance to build on your strengths as a designer while expanding your experience in UX research, motion, and new design tools. You'll be part of a collaborative team where creative ideas are encouraged and there's room to take ownership of your work.
Much like you, we are more than just one thing.
We’re a community-focused, integrated media company with decades of experience in the communities we serve. We’re a collection of award-winning print and digital channels, exclusive events, and premier publications in business, lifestyle, local news, and real estate.
And we’re also the largest media organization by audience reach in BC.
We exist to bring people together, to inspire conversation, and to champion individuals, businesses, and communities across the province. But, above all, we’re simply here to be the ultimate guide for every kind - and for every aspect - of every Canadian.
Oh, and we’re a really great place to work.
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