QE Home | Quilts Etc. s a designer bedding retailer with 70+ stores across the country and a thriving e-commerce business. Proudly Canadian and family-owned since 1992, we are passionate about providing sleepers with beautiful, accessibly-priced, and sustainable bedding solutions crafted by our in-house design team. Our Sleep Stylists pride themselves on delivering exceptional, expert customer service across all our channels.
We are seeking a talented Graphic Design Production Artist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, a passion for design, and a solid understanding of production processes. This role will primarily be focused on package design production, but also will include production on retail and consumer marketing campaigns. It requires collaborating with designers, marketing teams, and product manufacturers to ensure that designs are executed to the highest standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with graphic designers and product development teams to develop and refine packaging and marketing campaign materials..
- Create and adjust artwork files for packaging, in-store signage, B2B outreach, staff training materials and more, ensuring they meet production specifications.
- Prepare and finalize files for printing, including creating dielines and ensuring colour accuracy.
- Work closely with printers and product manufacturers to address any production issues and ensure the final product meets quality standards.
- Conduct quality checks on packaging samples and make necessary adjustments.
- Maintain organized records of design files and production specifications.
- Stay updated with industry trends and innovations in packaging design and materials.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Graphic Design Proficiency: Strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and other design software.
- Attention to Detail: Meticulous in ensuring accuracy and consistency in design files.
- Technical Knowledge: Understanding of printing processes, packaging materials, and production techniques.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to troubleshoot and resolve production issues efficiently.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to liaise with team members and external partners.
- Time Management: Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Creativity: A strong sense of aesthetics and ability to innovate within the constraints of packaging design.
- Experience: Previous experience in packaging design and production, preferably in a related industry.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Degree in Graphic Design, Packaging Design, or a related field.
- Knowledge of sustainability practices in packaging design.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements for packaging in various industries.
Personal Attributes:
- Team Player: Works well in a collaborative environment.
- Adaptable: Open to feedback and willing to make necessary adjustments.
- Proactive: Takes initiative in identifying and solving potential problems.
- Organized: Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain detailed records.
What We Offer
- Work from home flexibility
- Paid time off + flex/sick days
- Dental care, vision, extended health care, & life insurance, EAP
- Store discount + a set of free luxury sheets upon completion of training!
- Commuter benefits & plenty of on-site parking
- Professional development/education budget
- Referral bonus program
- Casual dress (sometimes you’ll even catch our teams wearing our robes in the office)
At QE Home we know that great talent comes in many forms, and we want to meet people at their best. Upon request, we will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants at any time throughout the recruitment and selection process.
QE Home is committed to providing its employees with a work environment free of discrimination, and will at all times, act in accordance with applicable Human Rights legislation and principles.
