Concept Designer - Packaging

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Recognized as an Employer of Choice, Giant Tiger provides dynamic work environments with many opportunities for a fulfilling career. We are a Canadian owned and operated retailer (and proud of it!), with a strong commitment to the community, and over 60 years of success. If you are looking for a challenging and stimulating career, Giant Tiger may be right for you. We believe in opportunities for growth & development, teamwork, and engagement.

Giant Tiger Offers:

• Weekly summer barbeques and staff events all year;
• 24/7 access to onsite gym;
• Full Service Cafeteria
• Work Your Way! Flexible hybrid or remote work arrangement;
• Giant Tiger Store Discount
• Health/Dental/Vision benefits;

Role Specific Accountabilities

• Complete the creation of conceptual artwork that will be applied to packaging, labels, hangtags.
• Complete the creation of seasonal themes, mood boards for packaging design that supports category strategy and product development.
• Complete market research on trends and packaging design
• Coordinate all packaging design processes with internal and external stakeholders

Knowledge & Skills

Requirements

• 5+ years, experience as a packaging designer; at a brand design agency or in-house at a retailer
• Highly skilled in research, ideation, concepting, graphic design, typography, and colour theory
• Thorough understanding of illustration and food photography trends and techniques.
• Skilled in relationship and project management, and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
• Strong written and spoken communication and presentation skills
• Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts or equivalent; experience working in the creative industry strongly preferred.

Assets

• Experience in AVA, NED Graphics or similar software's
• Bilingual English and French

Travel Requirements

• Minimal as required

****** To be considered for this role, applicants must submit a portfolio*****