Overview
Graphic Designer with Packaging Experience Jobs in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada at LEDVANCE
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.
Title: Graphic Designer with Packaging Experience
Company: LEDVANCE
Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
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