Graphic Designer

Our firm is seeking a highly-motivated individual with a strong work ethic to join our team. The ideal candidate is eager to learn and has the ability to follow precise instructions while maintaining a sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment. The Graphic Designer will be responsible for creating unique recipes and will communicate with other team members on their progress. The successful candidate will have above average organizational skills, an eye for detail and experience working in a highly organized collective.

Responsibilities:

• Minimum of 2 years design experience
• Work with members of Product Development, Marketing and Supply Chain, with the support of the Project Manager, to execute the packaging design process from receiving the dielines to asset application and approvals through to delivery
• Cosmetic and Personal Care agency experience an asset
• Passion for design and marketing
• Prepare accurate and timely vendor-ready files for production and sample development
• Coordinate translation of print materials and labels into other languages
• Provide graphic design support for product development, as needed
• Creative thinker and self-starter
• Demonstrated ability to hit tight deadlines; works well under pressure
• Well organized
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Review finalized material to ensure error-free deliverables
• Application of assets to packaging, including retail boxes, labels and silk screening based on an established brand identity
• Ability to present internally to our teams and externally to our clients
• Good verbal and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to create fully thought out creative concepts and logos with strong rationale
• Ability to create enticing platform-specific social media graphics
• Ability to design responsive and functional website designs and eblasts
• Ability to create assets for video production
• Understanding of production processes for both print and digital media

Software Experience Requirements

• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe After Effects
• Microsoft Office

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Arts degree in Graphic Design or equivalent field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a production artist and graphic design
• Technically adept and proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
• Has excellent knowledge of production; both print and digital
• Possesses a strong portfolio with professional work examples that demonstrate concept development with excellent use of typography, composition, and image selection
• Fundamental understanding of printing processes and materials
• Experience with 3D rendering and illustration is an asset
• Retouching experience is an asset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and creative thinking skills

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Woodbridge, ON L4L 8B8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person