Company DescriptionA portfolio is required for this role. Please include a link to your portfolio or attach it with your resume. 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 the potential of our employees, 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 BestWe Will Be Customer CentricWe Will Be EntrepreneurialWe Will Be Committed to Caring About Each Other, Our Communities, and Our EnvironmentWe Will Be Committed to True and Shared Value CreationWe Will Be Systems Thinking, Data Driven and AI enabled Job DescriptionThe Assistant Designer, Graphics will provide support in the creation of unique, original and engaging graphics and art to be used in production of Indigo product, packaging and other internal initiatives. This role collaborates closely with internal packaging and graphic senior designer(s) to ensure the Indigo brand is communicated in a strong and consistent manner, inspiring and engaging our customers. The support will engage in design execution from conception to pre-production approvals. KEY PERFORMANCE METRICSOn time, on-spec delivery of all graphics and artworkCreative contributionSatisfaction of cross-functional partners and internal customersKEY ACCOUNTABILITIESFunctionalAssist in the design and creation of impactful graphics, typography and artwork for proprietary products, packaging and other initiatives, as directedCollaborate with design leads on original creative concepts that meet the given project's overall objectives and support the brand’s creative and visual guidelinesResponsible 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 aestheticKeep up-to-date and informed of emerging trends, ensuring Indigo’s packaging and graphics artwork meet the highest design, quality and content standardsPrioritize creative demands to execute against deliverables in a timely mannerPeopleCollaborate with others to drive flexible and iterative solutions, quickly and easilyShare technical knowledge with others and actively seek to learn from those more knowledgeable than yourselfCulturalModel Indigo’s beliefs and convey a positive image in everything you doCelebrate diversity of thought and have an open mindsetParticipate in fostering a culture of continual learning, taking risks without the fear of making mistakesSCOPEReports to: Director, DesignManager once Removed (MOR): VP, Product DesignKEY RELATIONSHIPSInternal:Indigo Design StudioGlobal SourcingGeneral MerchandiseQualificationsWork Experience / Education / CertificationsPost-secondary degree or diploma in graphic design or design-related fieldMinimum 1 year of experience designing for retail considered an assetCompetencies / Skills / AttributesThorough understanding and ability in graphic design, page layout and typographyKnowledge in graphics manipulation using the following software: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, ProcreateStrong conceptual skillsSelf-motivator with a passion for graphic designDynamic, driven, good-listener, team-oriented, with ability to handle and learn from constructive criticismExceptional communication skillsStrong organizational skills with ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and responding to shifting prioritiesBranding and package design experience an assetAdditional InformationThis 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 [email protected].

Department: Art/Creative Employee Type: Contract Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time Compensation: CAD 57000 - CAD 60000 - yearly