Junior Artistic Designer

CTI Living - Junior Artistic Designer - Please apply directly at www.nafor.com/ctiliving

This is a creative role where you can design colourful and textured plant containers; presentations; and marketing materials. This is a traditional "artistic" opportunity with a strong digital component. Apply your creative skills in a company that sells millions of potted plant containers to North Americas largest retailers each year. Your focus will be on designing, drafting, creating and refining new designs, colour schemes, textures, sizes and shapes of flower and plant containers. You will have a lot of creative autonomy with this dynamic, fast-paced, entrepreneurial company. Many of your best designs will end up on store shelves and in homes. This is the type of company where you will gain more hands on experience in one year than five years at an agency. The office is fun and the atmosphere is friendly. Having grown by 500% over a 10 year period the work environment is exciting, the atmosphere is friendly, and the workspace is newly renovated and lovely to work in.

TITLE: Artistic Designer - Consumer Products - Plant Pots

DETAILS: https://www.nafor.com/ctiliving.html

SALARY: $43,000 to $50,000

SOME OF WHAT YOU MIGHT DO:

• Help design plastic planters, decorative plastic pots, indoor decorative cover pots, enviropots and nursery containers using a wide variety of colours, textures, patterns and sizes in 2D and 3D form
• Create dynamic presentations in co-operation with Sales team e.g. launching new line of planters
• Bring ideas to life with digital sketches and/or drawings
• Present sketches, ideas and innovative solutions to the in-house sales team
• Build virtual and real plant container prototypes using Photoshop, Illustrator, SolidWorks, clay and other materials
• Paint, decorate and modify physical prototypes as required
• Manage product details and specifications (size, weight, colour etc.)
• Assist with photographing finished products for marketing purposes
• Communicate with customers, staff, suppliers, vendors and company owned production factory
• Update and meet with design, sales and marketing teams as well as clients to provide project updates and manage ongoing changes in specifications or scope of work
• Help estimate project timelines and ensure that you have the resources required to exceed client expectations
• Be proactive and find solutions when things don't necessarily go to plan, thinking on your feet and tackling challenges head-on, showing empathy for both clients and internal teams
• Demonstrate a passion for marketing and product design so you can naturally step into projects that require a high level of expertise
• Provide a strong sense of ownership, and an insatiable appetite for learning
• Maintain a deep knowledge of the value proposition for the brand and ensure consistency and quality across all teams and products.

SOME REQUIREMENTS: (you don't need to have everything)

• Graphic design skills, able to create beautiful layouts for digital and printed media
• Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously, and prioritize time sensitive issues
• Excellent photo editing and shooting skills (Photoshop, Illustrator, inDesign etc.)
• A hands on person that likes technology and social media trends
• Video editing skills
• Strong experience with Adobe XD (or similar)
• Broad interest in design trends
• Digital product design experience
• A strong portfolio
• Basic understanding of moulds
• SolidWorks or similar 3D design experience
• Excel knowledge
• PowerPoint experience
• Be proactive and find solutions when things don't necessarily go to plan, thinking on your feet and tackling challenges head-on, showing empathy for both clients and internal teams
• Well organized with an exceptional attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Experience and ability to work harmoniously with a wide range of people
• Self motivated; ability to accomplish tasks with minimal instruction
• Ability to be objective in all communications
• Able to juggle multiple competing priorities
• You have spent a few years in a similar role and are ready to step into a bigger challenge
• Able to travel within North America on an occasional basis (2%)

BENEFITS:

• Casual dress code
• Company events
• Growth opportunities within your role
• Supportive, smaller-sized teams
• Free on-site parking
• Easy access via TTC
• Paid time off
• Free products
• Work with plants
• Bonus pay

ABOUT CTI: CTi Living is a manufacturer and supplier of indoor/outdoor containers specific to the floral and home décor market.

For the most part this is a Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm role however, flexible hours are sometimes necessary. There is a bit of flexibility to work from home but a majority of work will take place at our Etobicoke office location. Occasionally, tight deadlines may require late hours.

Contact: Jeff Richmond at 416-238-6400 or jrichmond@nafor.com
For more information see: www.nafor.com/ctiliving

CTI-Centrade embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We're committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or family status. If you require disability-related accommodation during the application or interview process, simply let us know and we’ll work with you to ensure you have a positive experience.

Please apply directly at www.nafor.com/ctiliving or click here to apply online