MAV Beauty Brands

The Production Designer supports the growth of the dynamic brands of MAV Beauty Brands. This individual is detail oriented, a self-starter and passionate about executing a beautiful design aesthetic on all touchpoints including packaging and promotional displays. Reporting to a Senior Art Director and working with our talented Marketing and Operations Team, we are looking for someone who is agile, has a healthy mix of creative and technical knowledge, and thrives in an environment of change to help us take bold and strategic moves in the rapidly evolving beauty industry. 

Job Overview: 

• Create flawless and accurate packaging graphics to meet HC/FDA regulatory compliance in addition to various brand guidelines. 
• Coordinate artwork, technical and data needs. 
• Create accurate 2D, 3D, and digital mechanics. 
• Proof and review pre-press files to ensure the consistency and eliminate any issues during production. 
• Adhere to commercialization processes ensuring projects meet all requirements and timing. 
• Set up and maintain organized file database system. 

Management Responsibilities: 

• Manages creative requests and workflow of creative projects 
• Artwork approval process on timeline for creative projects including primary and secondary packaging, copy and retail related merchandising projects 
• Maintains and manages assets 

Key Job Responsibilities:  

• A thorough understanding of the language of design, acute sensitivity to typography, and follow-through on all design standards 
• Ability to design for print and digital production. 
• While working within specifications set forward by Graphic Designers, create flawless, high-quality digital files with any necessary markups to ensure vendors have accurate production direction on all jobs. 
• Interact with Brand and Product development to ensure smooth execution of projects. Attend any team meetings and other relevant meetings that concern packaging production. 
• Must be able to make judgment callouts on any typography layout and make the necessary adjustments in a timely manner. 
• Must follow all departmental protocols, server protocols, routing protocols, and archiving procedures. 

Project Coordination:

• Must follow through diligently with details of all projects from understanding design-turnover to final production turnover-making rounds of corrections, making changes as necessary. 
• Collect accurate technical data, content, and print requirements to develop and print packaging artwork. 
• Status reporting on projects. Track & communicate project development progress and changes with Brand, Regulatory, and Creative. 
• Create and/or coordinate materials for line review mock-ups. 

Labelling Development:

• Create packaging graphic layouts and mechanical files for packaging & line extensions for different components (e.g., labels, tubes, boxes, trays) using Adobe Creative Suite. 
• Validate art execution against content application and all packaging specifications provided. 
• Secure all creative files to central server; maintain organization. 
• Load packaging data and artwork PDFs onto digital asset database system (Share file). 
• Route artwork electronically to cross functional teams in packaging system for approvals and follow progress to meet or exceed deadlines. 
• Working with Operations team on reviewing the componentry samples. 
• Ensure that printer’s proofs are thoroughly checked to eliminate any mistakes and issues during production. 
• Working closely with suppliers on ink drawdowns, to overview the consistency of colours and finishes. 
• Attend press approvals to ensure the quality and consistency of printed materials. 

Qualifications & Essential Skills:

• 5+ years of hands-on studio production experience in a corporate environment, design firm, or agency preferably experienced in the cosmetics/personal care category. 
• Completion of post-secondary university or college degree in Graphic Design. 
• Experience in CPG; interest in beauty preferred. 
• Solid pre-press and print knowledge in all types of consumer packaging and marketing materials. 
• Excellent project management skills with ability to prioritize own time to meet critical deadlines – must be able to multi-task 
• Ability to work well independently or within a team 
• Flexibility to work with short turnaround times in a fast-paced environment 
• Pays extremely close attention to detail to ensure projects are delivered to specification. 
• Conveys energy, enthusiasm, and superior work ethic 
• Effective interpersonal skills are required as this role has interactions with internal and external senior stakeholders. 

Software Knowledge Base:

• Proficiency in Adobe Suite  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Docs 
• Experience with project workflow software systems (Wrike) or similar is a plus.

What we offer:

• Competitive Group Benefits including Health Care, Dental & Vision
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Hybrid Work
• Access to our great products

If you are looking for a company that will provide you with opportunities for career growth and development, while collaborating with an amazing team we would love to have you join us.

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply directly. MAV Beauty Brands is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants and employees regardless of race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic or national origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences (for which a pardon has been granted), disability, marital or family status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us to provide your contact information. While we appreciate all resume submissions, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

MAV Beauty Brands