Packaging Graphic designer

La Maison Simons•Quebec, QC

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Simons was founded in 1840 by John Simons in Quebec City. Originally a dry goods store, the family company is known today for accessible and inspired fashion. It is committed to cultivating creativity and building meaningful relationships with its staff, partners, and clientele. The company cares about the environment and about the communities in which it does business. Simons is recognized as a fashion authority with an original shopping concept. Exclusive collections, emerging local and nationally recognized brands, and pieces by top designer names are all available under one roof in the store’s distinctive zones. Working within the import team, the incumbent works closely with the coordinating designers and the purchasing team to contribute to the creation of packaging and conditioning for our exclusive collections. At Simons, people are at the heart of all that we do. We pay special attention to the well-being of our employees and their families, highlighting important moments that mark their journey, including service anniversaries and significant life milestones. Creativity, community, and respect are an integral part of our DNA. We offer everyone the opportunity to build a career that’s suited to them, whether that’s at our stores, head office, or Campus in Quebec City. Proud to recognize our teams’ contributions, we provide competitive work conditions as well as a comprehensive and scalable range of benefits. We also promote flexibility and a welcoming, inclusive, and caring work environment, where everybody can reach their full potential. Take this opportunity to join our dedicated team and make a difference at a company where people are the top priority. Simons was founded in 1840 by John Simons in Quebec City. Originally a dry goods store, the family company is known today for accessible and inspired fashion. It is committed to cultivating creativity and building meaningful relationships with its staff, partners, and clientele. The company cares about the environment and about the communities in which it does business. Creativity, community, and our employees' well-being are embedded in our DNA. Find a career that's right for you in one of our stores, at our head office, or at our Campus in Quebec City. At Simons, we care about our employees and their families. We believe that even small gestures can have a huge impact. We offer flexibility, as well as generous salaries and benefits to our team, all in a warm and welcoming environment.

Requirements

A love for teamwork and effective communication
Comfort working under pressure and meeting fixed deadlines
Good writing skills in French and English
A strong sense of organization
Proficiency in "Illustrator" and "Photoshop"
A bachelor's degree in graphic design, industrial design, or any relevant field, or equivalent professional experience
Portfolio of 5 significant achievements (required for consideration)

Responsibilities

Analyze and understand the needs of our internal and external clients
Research, develop, and prototype new innovative packaging
Adapt fashion trends in color choices and pattern development for our packaging
Design packaging and conditioning that meets the defined needs for each product, taking into account manufacturing realities
Optimize the protection, presentation, sale, and use of products
Work closely with the design and writing teams to illustrate and articulate chosen concepts
Prepare technical data sheets and communicate with our manufacturers from the request for quotation to the final production of the packaging
Comment on factory samples and ensure the final product meets our standards
Provide technical support and suggestions for improvement by proposing adapted solutions