Graphic Designer with Packaging Experience

Role Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Graphic Designer with a strong focus on packaging design and production to support LEDVANCE Canada’s growing product portfolio. This role will play a critical part in executing high-volume packaging updates and new product launches, while also supporting a range of marketing and sales materials. The ideal candidate brings hands-on packaging expertise, strong production knowledge, a strategic mindset, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. This role is well suited for a creative problem-solver with a strong eye for detail and a commitment to quality execution.

Key Responsibilities

Packaging Design & Production

• Create and update packaging layouts across multiple product categories, adapting global designs for the Canadian market
• Ensure accuracy of technical content, labeling, copy, and compliance requirements
• Work with dielines, UPCs, materials, and print specifications, prepare production-ready mechanical files, and collaborate with external print vendors to meet file requirements
• Support high-volume packaging updates tied to product launches and regulatory changes

Marketing & Sales Design Support

• Develop marketing assets including flyers, spec sheets, brochures, catalogs, banners, social media/email graphics, and application imagery
• Support product launch campaigns with consistent, on-brand creative

Project & Stakeholder Management

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong attention to timelines and detail
• Collaborate with Product Management, Marketing, Sales, global teams, external vendors, and other designers, and participate in line reviews and packaging updates.

Production, Quality & File Management

• Proof, preflight, and prepare files for print production; ensure compliance with R&D, Legal, and QA requirements
• Conduct press checks where required and maintain organized design files with strong version control for easy access, consistency, and updates.
• Support internal systems and workflows (e.g., PIMCORE or similar platforms)

Qualifications

Experience

• 3+ years of professional experience in graphic design, with a strong focus on packaging
• Experience working in a high-volume, product-driven environment
• Experience working within corporate brand guidelines

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), including file correction, image optimization, and production-ready file preparation
• Strong understanding of packaging production, dielines, print processes, and design fundamentals (typography, layout, composition)
• Strong attention to detail in proofing, file preparation, and copy accuracy
• Ability to interpret technical product information and translate it into accurate, visually clear packaging and marketing materials
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Additional Assets

• Experience with bilingual packaging (EN/FR)
• Experience working with packaging engineers or global teams
• Familiarity with PIM systems (e.g., PIMCORE) or project management tools (e.g., Workfront)

Education & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field
• Portfolio showcasing packaging design work (including dielines and production-ready files) and supporting marketing materials (required)
• Comfortable working on a PC platform
• Commuting to the Mississauga office 3 days per week

Additional Information:

• This is a contract assignment and the selected candidate will be an employee of a 3rd party agency of our choosing.
• We anticipate this to be a long term assignment of up to 12 months.
• This is a new position and we do not use AI for reviewing resumes.