Assistant Designer, Graphics – Packaging (6 Months Contract)

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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 our employees' potential, 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 support the creation of unique, original, and engaging graphics and art for use in the production of Indigo products, packaging, and other internal initiatives. This role collaborates closely with internal packaging and senior graphic designer(s) to ensure the Indigo brand is communicated in a strong, consistent manner that inspires and engages 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 a design-related field

Minimum 1 year of experience designing for retail is 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, and Procreate

Strong conceptual skills

Self-motivator with a passion for graphic design

Dynamic, driven, good listener, team-oriented, with the ability to handle and learn from constructive criticism

Exceptional communication skills

Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and responding to shifting priorities

Branding and package design experience an asset

Additional information

This posting is for a current opportunity within Indigo.

Indigo uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with certain aspects of the hiring process, such as screening and assessments. These tools support our team but do not replace human judgment. We are committed to using AI responsibly, fairly, and in compliance with applicable employment and anti-discrimination laws. We regularly review these tools to help prevent bias or discrimination.

At Indigo, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility are core to our values. We integrate these principles into our training, policies, and hiring practices and continuously evolve to reflect the needs of the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and lived experiences, including but not limited to individuals who identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour), members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at talent@indigo.ca.