Production Graphic Designer (Mississauga, ON)

The Central Group; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a detail-oriented Production Graphic Designer to enhance retail displays through innovative design. This dynamic role requires expertise in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop, focusing on creating and modifying layouts that meet stringent print specifications. The successful candidate will thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, working closely with project managers and other teams to ensure high-quality output. This innovative firm fosters a supportive culture, making it an ideal place for creative professionals eager to make an impact in performance-driven marketing.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in graphic design or equivalent education.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify art layouts for retail displays.
• Ensure graphic layouts meet production specifications.
• Communicate effectively with project teams and clients.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

InDesign

Photoshop

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Time Management

Detail-oriented

Team Collaboration

Education

Graphic Design Diploma

Job description

Production Graphic Designer (Mississauga, ON)

Central is an industry leader in performance-driven marketing-at-retail solutions, specializing in both packaging and point-of-purchase (POP) display with clients across North America. Our dynamic company offers employees a collaborative, client-focused and business casual workplace with excellent benefits, and a unique supportive family culture.

If you embody integrity, teamwork, passionate excellence, and enjoy working in a high-performing and high-energy environment, we are currently recruiting a highly motivated individual for the role of Production Graphic Designer!

JOB SUMMARY

The Production Graphic Designer (a detail-oriented Mac-based Adobe Illustrator expert) will create, review and modify art layouts for permanent and temporary retail displays that meet print and dieline specifications for varying print methods (Digital, Litho, Flexo). The designer will work with brand assets or create/modify graphics for print. The designer will work closely with Project Managers, Sales, Creative, Production and Structural Designers to achieve the above criteria under demanding deadlines with no margin for errors. This position will be hybrid but does require working on-site regularly.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure that all graphic layouts meet design and print production requirements for the specified method of reproduction (Litho, Flexo, Silkscreen, Digital)
• Modify, revise and update packaging and retail display art layouts with Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop to the final dieline specifications and production tolerances
• Convert and mark-up structural dielines with print and tolerance information
• Review and approve hard and soft content and colour proofs
• Maintain continual, good, clear communication and coordination with project members (Project Managers, Sales, Production, Structural Designers) to ensure that graphic project requirements meet the expected quality and within specified timeline
• Communicate, prioritize and coordinate workload with Production Design Team, Manager, PM’s and Sales to clarify requirements and resolve any potential deadline delays
• Liaise with clients and suppliers as required to improve project accuracy, efficiency, and troubleshoot potential design, production or technical issues

ACADEMIC AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Graphic design diploma from college or technical school plus minimum three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Strong Adobe Illustrator skills, InDesign & Photoshop
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Works well individually and in a team environment
• Very detail-oriented, organized and skilled at time management

Central Group is committed to equal opportunity employment. Accommodations are available upon request from people with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process.

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.