Assistant Designer, Graphics – Packaging (6 Months Contract)

Company Description

A portfolio is required for this role. Please include a link to your portfolio or attach it with your resume.

Indigo is a physical and digital place inspired by and filled with books, ideas, beautifully designed lifestyle products, and the creative people who help make it all happen. We believe in real books, living life fully and generously, being kind to each other and to the environment, and that stories — big and little — connect us. Indigo is our customer's happy place — for joyful moments of discovery and to connect with people who share their passion for reading, their belief in ideas, and their commitment to making the world a better and more beautiful place.

OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Our Mission is to inspire reading and enrich the lives of booklovers. As such, we believe in the power of people and their stories. We aim to attract top talent, nurture the potential of our employees, and create space for everyone to thrive. Our Guiding Principles are the few key ideas that are meant to influence everything we do, every day.

• We Will Hire, Inspire, Promote and Retain the Best
• We Will Be Customer Centric
• We Will Be Entrepreneurial
• We Will Be Committed to Caring About Each Other, Our Communities, and Our Environment
• We Will Be Committed to True and Shared Value Creation
• We Will Be Systems Thinking, Data Driven and AI enabled

Job Description

The Assistant Designer, Graphics will provide support in the creation of unique, original and engaging graphics and art to be used in production of Indigo product, packaging and other internal initiatives. This role collaborates closely with internal packaging and graphic senior designer(s) to ensure the Indigo brand is communicated in a strong and consistent manner, inspiring and engaging our customers. The support will engage in design execution from conception to pre-production approvals.

KEY PERFORMANCE METRICS

• On time, on-spec delivery of all graphics and artwork
• Creative contribution
• Satisfaction of cross-functional partners and internal customers

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Functional

• Assist in the design and creation of impactful graphics, typography and artwork for proprietary products, packaging and other initiatives, as directed
• Collaborate with design leads on original creative concepts that meet the given project's overall objectives and support the brand’s creative and visual guidelines
• Responsible for graphics and artwork from inception to final product, resizing and reformatting images; packaging, typography and artwork for private brand studio and hybrid packaging projects.
• As needed, research and recommend stock illustrations and patterns for purchase. Retouch and re-colour purchased prints and images to ensure cohesion with the season’s concept and brand aesthetic
• Keep up-to-date and informed of emerging trends, ensuring Indigo’s packaging and graphics artwork meet the highest design, quality and content standards
• Prioritize creative demands to execute against deliverables in a timely manner

People

• Collaborate with others to drive flexible and iterative solutions, quickly and easily
• Share technical knowledge with others and actively seek to learn from those more knowledgeable than yourself

Cultural

• Model Indigo’s beliefs and convey a positive image in everything you do
• Celebrate diversity of thought and have an open mindset
• Participate in fostering a culture of continual learning, taking risks without the fear of making mistakes

SCOPE

Reports to: Director, Design

Manager once Removed (MOR): VP, Product Design

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Internal:

• Indigo Design Studio
• Global Sourcing
• General Merchandise

Qualifications

Work Experience / Education / Certifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in graphic design or design-related field
• Minimum 1 year of experience designing for retail considered an asset

Competencies / Skills / Attributes

• Thorough understanding and ability in graphic design, page layout and typography
• Knowledge in graphics manipulation using the following software: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Procreate
• Strong conceptual skills
• Self-motivator with a passion for graphic design
• Dynamic, driven, good-listener, team-oriented, with ability to handle and learn from constructive criticism
• Exceptional communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and responding to shifting priorities
• Branding and package design experience an asset