Graphic Designer

We are looking for a graphic designer who knows the value and impact of great design and how to execute it. If you have experience in the B2B SaaS space and are ready to play a pivotal role in shaping Katana’s brand identity and visual language, this might be the perfect next step in your career.

Who we are

We believe the future is a tech stack of integrated best-of-breed SaaS products, with Katana at the centre.

Since 2017, we've given businesses worldwide a live look at their inventory, uniting all their processes and tools with intuitive and easy-to-use cloud inventory software. Our customers range from mom-and-pop shops to multi-million-dollar businesses. To date, we have raised over $51 million in funding from VC firms and angel investors who, like us, believe the inventory software space needs more love.

In addition to providing a great user experience and top-tier customer support, Katana is industry-agnostic and scalable. Companies that grow with Katana come from almost any industry, and our software is designed to integrate with any existing system of tools manufacturers use.

Who we're looking for

We are looking for a passionate Graphic Designer who excels at brand building and visual storytelling, with a deep understanding of how design contributes to business objectives. At Katana, our goal is to establish ourselves as a thought leader in the inventory space by building a world-class B2B SaaS brand. As a relatively new player in the market, our differentiator lies in ease of use and an intuitive product—our brand design needs to reflect this and push beyond industry benchmarks. You will be the visionary shaping our visual identity, ensuring it resonates across all channels and stands out in the competitive landscape.

In this role, you’ll drive engagement and inspire action by crafting compelling assets that support go-to-market strategies and integrated marketing campaigns. Your work will span across diverse marketing channels, giving you the creative freedom to innovate while aligning with brand guidelines. With a focus on maintaining visual consistency, you’ll play a key role in strengthening Katana’s brand presence. If you thrive in a fast-growing scaleup and understand the power of design in driving business success, you’re exactly who we’re looking for.

Your typical week would include

• Act as a reliable and trusted design expert within the marketing team, delivering outstanding visual assets to elevate and support various initiatives.
• Create a wide range of marketing materials, including web pages, email campaigns, social media graphics, presentation decks, campaign assets, and display ads.
• Turn creative concepts into visually engaging and impactful designs.
• Gather and analyze relevant project details to ensure designs effectively achieve their objectives.
• Develop cohesive and visually striking assets for campaign launches.
• Contribute to conference marketing efforts by designing booth displays, sales materials, and presentations.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging design trends and incorporate innovative techniques to keep designs fresh and relevant.
• Use insights from paid-ad metrics to optimize designs for improved performance.
• Collaborate effectively within a team while also working independently, consistently delivering high-quality work on time.

You're the perfect fit if you

• Advanced knowledge of best practices in graphic design, B2B SaaS branding, and tooling to deliver excellent visuals
• Have a proven track record of Graphic Designer experience and a design portfolio that shows conceptual thinking and high proficiency in the formal elements of design.
• Deep knowledge in a mix of graphic design, illustration, and animation skills is expecte.d
• Familiar with most of these tools: Atlassian (Jira, Confluence); Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign; PowerPoint, Figma. Experience with After Effects and Animate is a plus, Slack
• Take a strong sense of ownership in the business and are excited to collaborate with partners across the organization to succeed.
• Are knowledgeable about industry trends best practices and hungry for continuous experimentation and advancement

What we offer

• A connected team; we celebrate our diverse culture with Katanauts located all over the world
• A working environment that fits you and a WFH budget that supports you in designing an inspiring workspace
• A competitive salary and employee stock option program (we want everybody to feel engaged and share the fruits of our collective effort)
• 20 days of paid vacation per year + 3 paid health days
• Health and Wellness package
• Getting older is a serious thing, and it calls for some serious celebration! Therefore, we give you your birthday off as a gift.
• A team vibe to keep you smiling even on the rainiest days
• World-class team events: we celebrate in person annually at our company's Summer Days and get together remotely as often as we can.

The compensation listed is just one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package for this position. The salary range will be determined based on factors such as experience, education, relevant abilities, and equity.

Compensation: $50,865 CAD - $69,000 CAD annual