Lead Graphic Designer

Montreal, QC, Canada

Job Description


Lead Graphic Designer Maison Battat Inc. \xe2\x80\x93 Montreal QC At Battat, we\xe2\x80\x99re in the business of making kids happy. Thanks to our team of dynamic, talented, and motivated individuals, we design and manufacture high quality, educational, and innovative toys that kids and parents around the world have loved for over 45 years! Joining Battat means working in a multidisciplinary team within a growing privately-owned international company. It also means joining a stimulating workplace, full of professional challenges and the possibility to develop and grow. We are currently looking for a talented and motivated Lead Graphic Designer with a creative approach to design while maintaining consistency to brand guidelines. Responsibilities:

  • Oversee packaging artwork ensuring design exemplifies existing brand guidelines, while working closely with the creative team to ensure design integrity and consistency throughout all communications;
  • Create and lead the visual identity of brands, corporate branding / collateral and confident in giving direction to the rest of the team;
  • Review the workflow between the art department and product design department, ensuring cohesion and precision for all artwork;
  • Generate fresh concepts for various types of projects including packaging design, catalogue layout, logo design etc.;
  • Review graphic designer\xe2\x80\x99s artwork drafts to ensure quality control while providing guidance and layout ideas;
  • Prepare files to meet pre-press, print production and web specifications and timelines;
  • File and organize artwork in multiple databases;
  • Analyze the department processes and optimize to resolve inefficiencies;
  • Bring ideas for new tools or software to enhance productivity and improve overall Art department output quality.
Skills, Competencies & Requirements:
  • Excellent knowledge of English to deal with the foreign divisions;
  • Advanced level in Adobe Suite CC (specifically Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
  • Basic knowledge of MS Office;
  • Experience with a DAM software
  • Strong working knowledge of Mac platforms;
  • Experience with packaging design;
  • Has a working understanding of the use of colors, inks and different paper types and qualities;
  • Able to multitask effectively and manage priorities;
  • Autonomy, attention to detail and team spirit;
  • Strong sense of responsibility;
  • Willingness and flexibility to take on special projects and tasks;
  • Ability to adapt to a constantly changing and dynamic environment.
Experience:
  • Minimum 3+ years of graphic design \xe2\x80\x93 specifically print
Curious? Visit Battatco.com and explore our brands! We offer a competitive salary based on experience, a generous group benefits package, and continued education. ****ONLY CANDIDATES WHO SUBMIT A PORTFOLIO WILL BE CONSIDERED.**** We thank all applicants for their interest, however only selected candidates will be contacted. Concepteur(trice) Graphique Principal(e) Maison Battat Inc. \xe2\x80\x93 Montr\xc3\xa9al QC Chez Battat, notre mission consiste \xc3\xa0 rendre les enfants heureux. Gr\xc3\xa2ce \xc3\xa0 notre \xc3\xa9quipe d\xe2\x80\x99individus dynamiques, talentueux et motiv\xc3\xa9s, nous concevons et fabriquons des jouets haut de gamme, novateurs et \xc3\xa9ducatifs que parents et enfants du monde entier adorent depuis plus de 45 ans! Travailler chez Battat signifie collaborer avec une \xc3\xa9quipe multidisciplinaire au sein d\xe2\x80\x99une entreprise internationale priv\xc3\xa9e en pleine croissance. Cela signifie \xc3\xa9galement s\xe2\x80\x99int\xc3\xa9grer \xc3\xa0 un milieu de travail stimulant d\xc3\xa9bordant de d\xc3\xa9fis professionnels et offrant des possibilit\xc3\xa9s de d\xc3\xa9veloppement et de croissance. Nous recherchons actuellement un(e) Concepteur (trice)Graphique Principal(e) qui est talentueux (euse) et motiv\xc3\xa9(e) avec une approche cr\xc3\xa9ative tout en restant conforme aux lignes directrices de la marque. Responsabilit\xc3\xa9s :
  • Superviser les illustrations d\'emballage en s\'assurant que la conception refl\xc3\xa8te les directives de la marque existante, tout en travaillant en \xc3\xa9troite collaboration avec l\'\xc3\xa9quipe cr\xc3\xa9ative pour assurer l\'int\xc3\xa9grit\xc3\xa9 et la coh\xc3\xa9rence de la conception dans toutes les communications ;
  • Cr\xc3\xa9er et animer l\'identit\xc3\xa9 visuelle des marques, branding corporatif/collat\xc3\xa9ral et confiant(e) pour donner des directives au reste de l\xe2\x80\x99\xc3\xa9quipe;
  • Examiner le flux de travail entre le d\xc3\xa9partement artistique et le d\xc3\xa9partement du produit et assurer la coh\xc3\xa9sion et la pr\xc3\xa9cision de toutes les illustrations;
  • G\xc3\xa9n\xc3\xa9rer de nouveaux concepts pour divers types de projets, y compris la conception d\'emballages, la mise en page de catalogues, la conception de logos, etc. ;
  • Examiner les \xc3\xa9bauches d\'illustrations du graphiste pour assurer le contr\xc3\xb4le de la qualit\xc3\xa9 tout en fournissant des conseils et des id\xc3\xa9es de mise en page ;
  • Pr\xc3\xa9parer des fichiers pour respecter les sp\xc3\xa9cifications et les \xc3\xa9ch\xc3\xa9anciers de pr\xc3\xa9presse, de production imprim\xc3\xa9e et Web;
  • Classer et organiser des illustrations dans de multiples bases de donn\xc3\xa9es,
  • Analyser les processus du d\xc3\xa9partement et optimiser pour r\xc3\xa9duire les inefficacit\xc3\xa9s ;
  • Apporter des id\xc3\xa9es pour de nouveaux outils ou logiciels afin d\'am\xc3\xa9liorer la productivit\xc3\xa9 et am\xc3\xa9liorer la qualit\xc3\xa9 globale de la production du d\xc3\xa9partement d\'art.
Connaissances, Comp\xc3\xa9tences et Exigences :
  • Excellente connaissance de l\'anglais pour communiquer avec les divisions \xc3\xa9trang\xc3\xa8res ;
  • Niveau expert avec Adobe Suite CC. (particuli\xc3\xa8rement Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop et InDesign) Dreamweaver est un atout;
  • Connaissance de base de MS Office;
  • Solide connaissance pratique des plates-formes Mac;
  • Exp\xc3\xa9rience avec la conception de l\xe2\x80\x99emballage;
  • Capable d\'effectuer plusieurs t\xc3\xa2ches et de g\xc3\xa9rer efficacement les priorit\xc3\xa9s ;
  • Autonomie, souci du d\xc3\xa9tail et esprit d\xe2\x80\x99\xc3\xa9quipe ;
  • Fort sentiment de responsabilit\xc3\xa9 ;
  • La volont\xc3\xa9 et la flexibilit\xc3\xa9 n\xc3\xa9cessaire pour entreprendre des t\xc3\xa2ches et des projets sp\xc3\xa9ciaux;
  • Capacit\xc3\xa9 d\'adaptation \xc3\xa0 un environnement en constante \xc3\xa9volution et dynamique.
Exp\xc3\xa9rience :
  • Minimum 3 ans + d\xe2\x80\x99exp\xc3\xa9rience professionnelle dans le domaine du dessin graphique
Votre curiosit\xc3\xa9 est piqu\xc3\xa9e? Visitez le site Battatco.com et d\xc3\xa9couvrez nos marques! Nous offrons un salaire concurrentiel en fonction de l\xe2\x80\x99exp\xc3\xa9rience, un g\xc3\xa9n\xc3\xa9reux r\xc3\xa9gime d\xe2\x80\x99avantages sociaux collectifs ainsi qu\xe2\x80\x99une formation continue. ****SEULS LES CANDIDATS QUI SOUMETTENT UN PORTFOLIO SERONT RETENUS. **** Nous remercions tous les candidats pour leur int\xc3\xa9r\xc3\xaat, mais seuls les candidats retenus seront contact\xc3\xa9s. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits:
  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • On-site parking
Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Montr\xc3\xa9al, QC

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  • Job Id
    JD2120594
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
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  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Montreal, QC, Canada
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