Maison Battat Inc. Looking for Lead Graphic Designer at Mont-Royal, Quebec Full Time

Maison Battat Inc. – Montreal QC

At Battat, we’re in the business of making kids happy. Thanks to our team of dynamic, talented, and motivated individuals, we design and manufacture high quality, educational, and innovative toys that kids and parents around the world have loved for over 45 years!

Joining Battat means working in a multidisciplinary team within a growing privately-owned international company. It also means joining a stimulating workplace, full of professional challenges and the possibility to develop and grow.

We are currently looking for a talented and motivated Lead Graphic Designer with a creative approach to design while maintaining consistency to brand guidelines.

Responsibilities:

•Oversee packaging artwork ensuring design exemplifies existing brand guidelines, while working
closely with the creative team to ensure design integrity and consistency throughout all
communications;
•Create and lead the visual identity of brands, corporate branding / collateral and confident in giving
direction to the rest of the team;
•Review the workflow between the art department and product design department, ensuring
cohesion and precision for all artwork;
•Generate fresh concepts for various types of projects including packaging design, catalogue layout,
logo design etc.;
•Review graphic designer’s artwork drafts to ensure quality control while providing guidance and
layout ideas;
•Prepare files to meet pre-press, print production and web specifications and timelines;
•File and organize artwork in multiple databases;
•Analyze the department processes and optimize to resolve inefficiencies;
•Bring ideas for new tools or software to enhance productivity and improve overall Art department
output quality.

Skills, Competencies & Requirements:

•Excellent knowledge of English to deal with the foreign divisions;
•Advanced level in Adobe Suite CC (specifically Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
•Basic knowledge of MS Office;
•Experience with a DAM software
•Strong working knowledge of Mac platforms;
•Experience with packaging design;
•Has a working understanding of the use of colors, inks and different paper types and qualities;
•Able to multitask effectively and manage priorities;
•Autonomy, attention to detail and team spirit;
•Strong sense of responsibility;
•Willingness and flexibility to take on special projects and tasks;
•Ability to adapt to a constantly changing and dynamic environment.

Experience:

•Minimum 3+ years of graphic design – specifically print

Curious? Visit Battatco.com and explore our brands!

We offer a competitive salary based on experience, a generous group benefits package, and continued education.

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We thank all applicants for their interest, how