Graphic Designer & Creative Illustrator - $50,000 – 55,000 Gross Annually - Immediate Full Time - Permanent - On- Site Role
Link Product Solutions Limited is one of Canada's fastest growing and leading suppliers of Seasonal, Stationery and General Merchandise products to independent and major retailers in North America, the Caribbean, Central, and South America. Located in Vaughan, Ont. we operate in a 150,000 sq. ft Office, Distribution and Showroom facility with offsite satellite warehouses to service our retailers' efficiently. Currently, we are recruiting an experienced Graphic Designer/Illustrator with a proven track record in Creative Illustrations & Graphic Design, specifically with a Consumer Packaging and Production background.
Job Summary:
This role will appeal to a results-oriented, Creative Graphic Designer specifically in Product Packaging Designs for Retailers and proficient in digital, traditional artwork; print and packaging designs. ideally an individual who enjoys significant challenge in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment.
Benefits of joining us:
- Comprehensive Company Paid Benefits - Single/Family - Health/Dental/Vision/AD/D & Life Insurance
- Permanent Full Time - Immediate position
- On Site -Monday – Friday – 9.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. - 35 hours weekly.
- An opportunity to grow professionally in a multicultural, diverse, environment that values family, exchange of ideas and guidance from a supportive, positive team
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Creating creative custom graphic designs & illustrations for Retailer Product Packaging and production ensuring brand consistency
- Creating and updating product catalogues, promotional seasonal flyers and other marketing materials
- Supporting the sales and purchasing departments to create and manage designs from concept through to final deliverables
- Working closely with the graphic team to develop branding materials, new design concepts, Illustrations, graphics and layouts
- Designing, illustrating, size, color, interpreting and understanding color palettes
- Creating and developing artwork (digital, illustrative, typography)
- Ensure graphics are properly executed from creative concept to production in accordance with company quality standards
- Presenting graphics at various stages of the design process for review
- Researching market trends for new graphic concepts and sharing ideas with the team
- Photography and editing of sample products as required
Job Qualifications:
- Graphic Design Diploma with 2+ years recent work-related Graphic Designer/ Illustrator with Packaging Designs experience,; specifically with Retailers or Product distributors
- Updated Portfolio and Resume
- Experienced in Creative Illustration with excellent knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
- Strong understanding of the CPG industry, branding and product development/design
- Strong conceptual and creative design skills
- Extensive knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop & InDesign).
- Photography and editing skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven team environment with multiple projects and changing priorities
- Understanding the vision of the brand and product direction
- Effective communication of ideas and key information to the team
- Self-confident and resilient to constructive criticism on feedback regarding design work
- Time management and organizational skills to manage priorities and workflow
- Superior attention to details, typography and kerning
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills (English)
This is an excellent opportunity for a Graphic Designer & Illustrator experienced in product packaging designs and who is passionate and eager to contribute innovative ideas to our projects.
We thank all applicants, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. Please visit our website at www.linkproduct
Pay: $50,000.00-$55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Concord, ON L4K 3N7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- What is your status to work in Canada and compensation expectation ?
Education:
- Secondary School (required)
Experience:
- Graphic Designs & Illustration in Packaging Product : 2 years (required)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Driver's License and Car (preferred)
Location:
- Concord, ON L4K 3N7 (preferred)
Work Location: In person
