Memorial Designer

UBT; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent company in the stonework industry is seeking a Memorial Designer. In this role, you'll create layout designs for memorial retailers using CorelDraw, ensuring high-quality standards and attention to detail. The position requires strong communication skills, organization, and a commitment to continuous improvement within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• High attention to detail required.
• CorelDraw and Adobe Illustrator experience desired.
• High school diploma or GED necessary.

Responsibilities

• Create layout designs based on customer criteria.
• Track status of orders using Smartsheet.
• Work in a semi-manufacturing environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Graphic design understanding

Self-motivated

Continuous improvement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CorelDraw

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

ABOUT HGH GRANITE INC. www.hghgranite.com

Since 1929, HGH Granite, Inc., stonework business has been showcasing the inherent beauty of granite through custom work.

Founded in 1929, HGH Granite began as a retailer of granite and custom stonework services exclusively to grieving families. Through generations of hard work and an unwavering focus on a single product, we’ve expanded our capabilities to satisfy even the most ambitious and challenging of requests. Today, with HGH Granite now owned and operated by the fifth generation of the same family that started it all, we proudly serve more industries across a greater area, all from our convenient location in Hamilton, ON. Our facility in Ontario manufactures and repairs granite works using a combination of old-world craftsmanship and new world technology. With expertise in importing, exporting and globally sourcing granite, we can bring a wider variety of products to more clients than ever before. With five generations at HGH being focused on one mission to "Honour the past with DISTINCTION, Fulfill the present with DEDICATION and Inspire the future with PERMANENCE" we have accomplished extraordinary tasks and will continue to give our customers the very best experience.

We have completed spectacular projects in a variety of places within the continent, including Toronto (ON), New York City, Albany (NY), Quantico Marine Base (VA) and Fredericton (NB), just to name a few.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Memorial Designer role at HGH Granite will support memorial retailers by creating layout designs for approval based on the criteria provided.

• Most of the communication with customers is done via email
• Layout designs are created using the Memorial Designer program (CorelDraw based) and provided as colour renderings
• Use Smartsheet to track and update status of orders as required
• Continuously improve our process, keeping our clients and their grieving families at the forefront of things we action

The Memorial Designer must be able to work in the memorial “layout area” which is a semi-manufacturing environment and the area where the engraving process begins.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to translate what is provided by customer into a memorial design that meets HGH Granite’s quality standards
• High attention to detail
• Understand the functions of the CorelDraw based design program
• Organization and prioritization of multiple customer requests

KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:

• Understanding of graphic design is a plus
• Requires high level attention to detail
• High school diploma or GED required
• CorelDraw / Adobe Illustrator experience

COMPETENCIES:

• Self-motivated
• Appetite to learn
• Assertive
• Team player
• Continuous improvement

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Onsite workspace in “layout room” of production, team environment
• Work overtime as necessary, based on volume of work

WORK SCHEDULE:

• Monday to Friday
• 8am to 5pm with morning and afternoon breaks, 30 minute lunch