Graphic Designer

Canvas8

Makati City, Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time

6 days ago
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Are you passionate about turning complex ideas into powerful visual stories? Do you thrive on solving problems through creativity and want your work to have a real impact? We’re looking for a Graphic Designer to join our growing Membership team at Canvas8.If you have a strong eye for detail, a love of storytelling, and a drive to create meaningful and innovative work, we want to hear from you. This is an incredible opportunity for a talented designer with experience in UI and editorial design. You're comfortable working across different mediums - from presentation design to videos and animations, across online and print - and know how to make each shine. You’ll be at the heart of a collaborative, curious, and talented team, working alongside editors, researchers, and fellow designers to deliver exceptional creative solutions.About usWe are Canvas8, a strategic insights practice with offices in London, New York, Los Angeles, Singapore, and Manila. We help our clients understand people so they can make better business decisions.Our work investigates the hidden insights in everyday life – from the psychology of boredom to teenage make-up rituals and why Barbiecore is a Gen Y thing – and makes them meaningful for brands. Our team combines disciplines and skills – from psychology to journalism, anthropology to behavioural economics. What unites them is a desire to understand people and a passion for delivering outstanding work.About the roleReporting to the Head of Copy and Production and our Senior Graphic Designer, as a Chraphic Designer, you’ll be at the heart of shaping and elevating the Canvas8 Membership experience. You’ll take ownership of the visual quality across our platform, ensuring everything from imagery to layouts feels cohesive, considered, and on-brand. Whether it’s designing assets for events, refining article visuals, or enhancing the way our content is presented, your work will help bring our insights to life in meaningful and engaging ways.You’ll also have the opportunity to get involved in larger creative projects, collaborating with teams across Design, Innovation, and Development to rethink formats, improve user journeys, and contribute to standout campaigns and reports. This is a role for someone who’s not only confident in their craft but also curious, collaborative, and excited to make a lasting impact through thoughtful, culturally connected design.Day-to-day

Own the design of the Membership platform, content and products, ensuring everything from imagery to pay layouts are considered and on-brand
Ensure our visuals – from photography to videos to branding concepts – bring our insights to life
Maintain a design system, and work with our Innovation and Development team to elevate the platform and our offer
Refine and improve design templates, enhancing the quality and consistency of our creative outputs
Work with the wider Design team on bigger-scale projects, like our annual trends report
Manage your time well and deliver consistently strong work

About youWe’re looking for a designer with a strong passion for insight and human understanding. You care deeply about the work we do and the stories we tell. You’re naturally curious, eager to explore new ideas, and committed to understanding human behaviour and the motivations behind it. You take pride in creating work that looks beautiful but also serves a greater purpose, enhancing the clarity and impact of our insights.You’re a flexible and adaptable team player, comfortable working with shifting priorities and managing multiple projects at once. Your excellent time management and clear communication skills help you collaborate effectively with diverse teams, ensuring smooth workflows and high-quality outputs.Requirements

3–5 years of experience in graphic design
Proven experience in UI and editorial design, particularly working with complex information and research (e.g. semiotics, data)
Strong command of core design principles
Fluency in Adobe Suite, Figma, PowerPoint/Slides - knowledge of AI-enabled tools is a plus
Experience in visual and creative direction, ideally in a similar industry or insight projects
Exposure to diverse design practices (e.g. film, print, digital, branding, editorial)
Strong project management skills, including time management
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

Hybrid working with flexible start times
15 days paid holiday in addition to the usual national holidays in the Philippines
A month 13th bonus
Access to physical and mental well-being support, including two Mental Wealth days
Pension and private health plan
A personalised career development plan
Buddy System for support
Summer Fridays, seasonal benefits, and lots of staff socials
A friendly and welcoming team

If you think this sounds like a good fit, please apply below by outlining why and attaching your CV.At Canvas8, we believe in the power of diversity to drive innovation. We're committed to creating an inclusive space where every individual is valued. Join us in a workplace that celebrates differences—race, gender, age, and beyond—fueling our creativity and competitive edge. We actively seek diverse talents and provide equal opportunities, free from discrimination. Shape your future with us, where diversity isn't just a value, but a key to our success.

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