Nova Maps is a BC-based tech company that’s been helping detect and fight wildfires since 2015. We build tools that make a real-world impact—and we care deeply about doing it well. Our team is tight-knit, talented, and always pushing to do better.

We’re looking for a Designer to join our Victoria office. This is a great role for someone early in their career who’s ready to learn, contribute, and grow in a fast-moving environment. You’ll be supported by a design team that’s collaborative and curious, and you’ll have the freedom to take ownership, experiment, and make things better.

We’re not big on hierarchy or hand-holding. We are big on initiative, craft, and creating thoughtful design that works.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll work closely with marketing and design to create clear, consistent, and engaging visuals with a focus on campaign execution and brand consistency. That includes:

• Designing for marketing: social graphics, brochures, email templates, blog visuals, and presentation decks

• Collaborate with marketing on ad campaigns: creative direction, asset production, A/B variant creation, and light performance reviews to inform creative tweaks

• Helping evolve and refine the visual identity across our brands: Hummingbird, FlySmart, and Nova

• Collaborating on website design, landing pages, and other digital experiences (Squarespace, Framer)

• Creating internal and external documents that are beautifully designed and easy to understand

• Organizing and maintaining brand assets, templates, and style guides

This role is design-first with a strong marketing lens. You will not own media buying, but you will influence creative strategy and help improve campaign performance through better assets and messaging.

What to Expect in Your First 3 Months

You’ll hit the ground running, but you won’t be doing it alone. In your first few months, you’ll:

• Deep-dive into our brands, audiences, and communication style

• Work on a wide range of projects with guidance and support from the design and marketing team

• Participate in design reviews and get comfortable presenting your work

• Start to take ownership of projects and propose your own solutions

• Learn how things move around here: fast, collaborative, and sometimes a little chaotic—in the best way

What We’re Looking For

You are a designer with solid fundamentals and a marketing mindset. You care about clarity, consistency, and craft. You are curious, proactive, and comfortable asking questions.

We're looking for someone who:

• A strong portfolio showing brand, digital, and content design work (web, social, and print)

• Experience managing digital marketing campaigns or content calendars

• Is comfortable explaining their design decisions and open to critique and feedback

• Understands basic principles of UI/UX and can design user-friendly interfaces

• Can manage multiple projects and communicate openly about timelines and priorities

• Wants to grow in a fast-moving environment where high standards are the norm

• A love for simple, effective marketing and design that puts the user first

Bonus Points

You don’t need all of these, but they’ll definitely help:

• Experience with light motion graphics or animation

• Familiarity with Squarespace or Framer

• Have experience designing for B2B brands or technology companies.

Why Work With Us

We think this is a pretty special place to work. Here's why:

• You’ll be part of a mission-driven company doing work that matters

• You'll have creative freedom and the mentorship to grow your skills

• You’ll work with a fun, talented, and supportive team that’s genuinely excited to be here

• The office energy is high (music’s always playing), and collaboration is constant

• There are dogs. Really good dogs.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive salary, plus health & dental benefits

• Flexible paid vacation + extra time off during the holidays

• A vibrant office in Victoria, with the option to work from home when needed

• Flexible work hours and a team that trusts you to get things done

   

How to Apply

To apply, please send us:

• A link to your online portfolio

• A cover letter telling us why you think you’d be a great fit for this role and team

• And answer these two quick questions:

  1. What’s one brand (big or small) that you think has a really strong visual identity—and what makes it work?

  2. If we walked past your desk, what kind of music would be playing?

Send your application to: hello@mapnova.com

Equal Opportunity

Nova is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We believe diverse teams make better decisions—and we’re building a team that reflects that.