GRAPHIC DESIGNER – CONSUMER PACKAGE GOODS (CPG)
JOB TITLE: Senior Designer
STATUS: Full-time
DEPARTMENT: Marketing
LOCATION: Pointe-Claire, QC

PURPOSE OF POSITION:
A leading CPG manufacturer in the cosmetics category is seeking a senior designer to work alongside the Marketing department in a tactically oriented function to meet the graphic design needs of our business. We seek a competent and creative designer that consults with the Marketing team to determine visual requirements that support promotional and new product campaigns. The candidate will need to be pro-active, imaginative, and a technical designer with strong communication skills specifically seeking a smaller environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Senior Designer is responsible for the creation and execution of all promotional campaigns (secondary packaging, merchandising, online visual design, literature and some primary packaging). They effectively communicate and coordinate with the Marketing brand managers, suppliers and clients to ensure the visual design communicates the desired message, and functions successfully for varying technical and performance specifications. The candidate must be capable of leading the creative aspects of a project as well as managing different priorities, projects and timelines.

REQUIREMENTS:
• Minimum of five years experience as a graphic designer in the following areas: Agency creative, and/or graphic design. Experience in CPG considered an asset.
• Fluency in current graphic design practices and software, such as Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Bridge and Acrobat, as well as Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of and experience in corporate branding, layout, colour theory and typography in both print and digital media.
• Has demonstrated successful design and execution, and the delivery of projects on time and within the given budget.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects/tasks of varying complexities, meet deadlines and work well under pressure
• Working with others, such as printers, programmers, developers or other technicians, to complete the final product
• Ability to work independently on strategic issues with Marketing team, capable of managing fairly complex projects
• Excellent organization and communication skills; Bilingualism (French and English) considered an asset.
***All candidates considered for this position are required to submit a portfolio.