Gertex Hosiery is hiring: Packaging Designer in Toronto

About the job

For more than 60 years, Gertex has partnered with mass-market, mid-tier and independent North American retailers. The goal: to turn their private label collections into must-have wardrobe essentials. We specialize in hosiery, head wear, lounge wear, fashion accessories, and health & beauty- combining fashion-forward designs and an uncompromising commitment to quality production to help our retail partners build internationally-recognized brands that deliver strong bottom-line results.

We are currently seeking a Packaging Designer to join our team.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Technical role with creative opportunity to explore fun & innovative solutions to best display merchandise via market research, comp shopping and exploring trends in printing and materials

· Daily focus on packaging, technical specs and slightly routine tasks (i.e.: create barcodes, change branding on packaging templates, tracking & communication with overseas makers)

· Create detailed specs & die lines to ensure factories execute packaging quickly, efficiently and within budget

· Support product developers & design team in graphic design & design and creation of new product. If no experience in this realm, opportunity to learn the production/development process.

· Ensures that packaging follows our brand standards including quality, construction and consistency, and meets the needs of the merchandiser (e.g. dimensions, peg-ability, display, PDQ, etc.)

· Responsible to execute packaging copy as required, to give the consumer relevant information about the product

· Coordinate and communicate with off-site French/Spanish translator to ensure Canadian & US packaging standards are met

· Communicate frequently with Sales team to update them on the progress of projects

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

· Minimum 1 year in Graphic Design

· Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to communicate thoughts and ideas clearly and confidently, problem solve with team members, and ensure obstacles/concerns are brought to the attention of the team lead promptly

· Knowledge and familiarity with packaging & labelling requirements as per Canadian and U.S. law (e.g. item description, type size, warnings, stuffed article labels, tracking labels, ingredient lists), as well as barcodes- creating & testing

· Knowledge of testing requirements and protocols and experience in where to find that information when needed.

· French and/or Spanish skills an asset

FULL TIME: In-office, Monday-Friday; 8:30-5pm; working remotely is NOT possible

Office location: 71 Kincort St., M6M 3E2

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From $40,000 - $50,000 per year (based on experience)

Gertex Hosiery Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation during any stage of your employment, please notify your manager and/or the Human Resources Department, who will ensure that necessary steps are taken to accommodate your needs.