Production Designer

ALDO Group; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts

On-site perks

Job summary

ALDO Group International is seeking a Production Designer (Digital Focus)/Projects coordinator to support the Commercial Marketing team with all print and campaign organization tasks, focusing on digital asset development, from Photoshop mock-ups to final mechanical artwork for Aldo Group International brands.

The ideal candidate has a strong pre-press knowledge, 3–5 years of experience, and proficiency in Adobe CC (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Professional DEC or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of industry experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe CC (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).

Responsibilities

• Produce mechanical artwork for Marketing needs, from in-store collateral to communication tools.
• Develop monthly digital assets for franchise and wholesale accounts.
• Prepare pre-press files and deploy to franchise partners.
• Manage project timelines with Project Leads and maintain production guidelines.
• Contribute to seasonal signage templates and digital content.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Project coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Professional DEC

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Excel

Job description

About The ALDO Group

Specializing in stylish and accessible footwear, handbags, and accessories, the ALDO Group has been around for more than 50 years. With over 1,500 stores in more than 100 countries, we operate under two signature brands, ALDO and Call It Spring, and we are the core footwear partner for Sperry in North America. The ALDO Group is also an industry-recognized wholesale licensed partner, specializing in the design, sourcing, and distribution of fashion footwear, handbags, and accessories. Our diverse portfolio includes household brands such as ROXY, Brooks Brothers, Ted Baker, Hunter, and G.H.BASS. In addition to our head office in Montreal, the ALDO Group maintains international offices in Europe and Asia. For more information, visit www.aldogroup.com.

About The ALDO Group

Specializing in stylish and accessible footwear, handbags, and accessories, the ALDO Group has been around for more than 50 years. With over 1,500 stores in more than 100 countries, we operate under two signature brands, ALDO and Call It Spring, and we are the core footwear partner for Sperry in North America. The ALDO Group is also an industry-recognized wholesale licensed partner, specializing in the design, sourcing, and distribution of fashion footwear, handbags, and accessories. Our diverse portfolio includes household brands such as ROXY, Brooks Brothers, Ted Baker, Hunter, and G.H.BASS. In addition to our head office in Montreal, the ALDO Group maintains international offices in Europe and Asia. For more information, visit www.aldogroup.com.

Enjoy meaningful recognition, flexible work options, great on‑site perks, generous discounts, and the pride of being part of a brand that leads with people, the planet, and its partners at heart.

Job Overview

ALDO Group International is looking for a Production Designer (Digital Focus)/Projects coordinator. This role will suit someone highly organized, meticulous in detail, used to pressure of multiple work streams and comfortable working in a sizeable corporate organization. This role will support the Commercial Marketing team with all print and campaign organization related tasks, with focus on digital asset development; including but not limited to Photoshop mock-ups through production of final mechanical artwork of signage assets for Aldo Group International brands (Aldo & Call it Spring). The ideal candidate has a clear understanding of pre-press and an art studio’s design process from beginning to final stages.

Creative

Responsibilities

• Produce mechanical artwork for all Marketing needs, from in-store collateral to communication tools.
• Develop monthly digital assets, for both franchise and wholesale accounts needs. Work on ideation of video and movable assets and coordinate with applicable production teams to realize needed assets.
• Support in the development of AGI specific incremental digital content for key accounts
• Work closely with Commercial Marketing team & Project Leads (brand teams) to prep pre-press files and deploy to franchise partners.
• Effectively manage project timelines in collaboration with Project Leads.
• Maintain comprehensive production guidelines.
• Contribute to seasonal signage template creation.
• Production of monthly social media assets.
• Oversee content download and sharing on internal network.
• Work closely with Top partners and wholesale accounts marketing agencies / teams
• Work on special projects, presentations and concept development.

Administrative

• Maintain and update the store information database with the most recent store specifications.
• Works with brand creative teams to allocate global campaign assets (online and offline) marketing for all regions (MEA, EU, APAC, LAM) including specific needs for Wholesale key Accounts.
• Gathers packaging, and distribution of campaign creative assets & region-specific campaign artwork adaptations.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or Professional DEC
• 3-5 years of industry experience
• Strong digital creative background and knowledge
• Expertise in Adobe CC proficiency (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator); proficiency in Excel an asset.
• Extensive knowledge & understanding of pre-press, print production, layout & typography a must
• Excellent technical skills
• Gif animation & Digital experience.
• Strong attention to detail, multi-task and follow up skills.
• Highly organized and able to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility, initiative, accountability and personal responsibility for work.
• Ability to be collaborative and pro‑active.
• Responsible for ensuring all comments/feedback are received and compiled correctly on time.
• Strong communication skills
• Professional attitude in a fast paced work environment.
• Project Management experience will be considered an asset.

Building a culture of belonging

We firmly believe that the diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and identities is a fundamental strength of the ALDO Group. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing a safe, respectful, and equitable work environment where everyone can reach their full potential and find their fit.