Department:DesignReports to:Studio Director Location:150 Dynamic Drive ScarboroughLocation Type:Onsite with flexibilityVacancy Type:This is an existing vacancy WHO WE AREHarding Display Corp (HDC) is one of Canadas pre-eminent point-of-sale and in-store marketing solution providers. Based in Scarborough Ontario were a family-owned company thats proudly served clients across Canada and the U.S. since 1927! Our clients include premier tier-1 CPG organizations who rely on us for our best-in-class customer-focused approach and innovative designs of temporary and permanent displays. More importantly though we are backed by a strong team of dedicated diverse employees in all segments of our temporary and permanent business divisions including Sales Creative/Structural/Industrial Design Production Manufacturing Logistics Accounting and People & OPPORTUNITYWe are seeking a visionary hands-onHead of Creative Design bringing together creative direction graphic design and 3D conceptual this role you will be both a strategic leader and an active creator. You will directly manage our graphic and 3D designers tracking and measuring performance while personally executing high-impact visual to the Studio Director you will be responsible for establishing and maintaining the departments creative vision and design standards leading and developing the graphic and 3D design team and driving innovation strategy that support customer objectives and company growth across our deep client roster. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of consumer market trends in-store shopping behaviour and retail marketing with the ability to translate customer briefs and brand objectives into compelling visual concepts and retail display experiences. They combine creative thinking with strong people leadership operational discipline and commercial awareness to build a high-performing design team that delivers quality work efficiently and YOULL MAKE AN IMPACTStrategic LeadershipDefine and communicate the creative vision and standards for the Creative Design creative excellence across all customer-facing innovation in retail display design visual communication rendering techniques presentation methods design technologies and AI-assisted and maintain department best practices standards and with Studio Director and Senior Leadership to align design capabilities with business department capabilities that support future growth and competitive differentiation. Creative DirectionMonitor and analyze evolving market trends to design effective high-converting in-store marketing campaigns and point-of-purchase (POP) and approve major creative concepts prior to customer strategic creative guidance on high-profile or complex all creative solutions meet customer objectives while supporting manufacturability and commercial consistency and quality across all design in customer briefings ideation sessions and strategic as the senior creative authority within the organization providing direction across graphic and 3D LeadershipGuide mentor and inspire a team of graphic and 3D designers. Establish clear performance expectations monitor performance conduct regular performance reviews and foster professional succession opportunities and future skills emerging design leaders and senior creative a culture of collaboration innovation accountability and continuous recruitment onboarding and talent retention department resource allocation and workload balancing ensuring the team has the capacity and capabilities to meet business ExcellenceMonitor and report on team workload capacity and key performance indicators (KPIs).Lead the team to ensure On-Time In-Full delivery and adherence to agreed deadlines Proactively analyze workflows and identify opportunities for improvementEnsure current solutions and improved processes are documented and standardizedWork cross-functionally with structural design sales and production to ensure design accuracy manufacturability and effective innovation initiatives within the Visual Design teamStay current on industry trends software and technologies through tradeshows events and customer brainstorming sessionsMonitor project timelines scope changes budgets and workload while proactively resolving issues and escalating risks as deliverables meet customer requirements while maintaining focus on project budgets and profitabilityAppropriately manage project scope changes to protect timelines and budgets escalating issues to relevant internal teams when work or projects that are Out of Scope and collaborate with relevant individuals to find a solution to optimize timelines and/or project profitability elevating matters to senior management when necessaryHands-On Design ContributionReview design briefs and ensure all project requirements and deliverables are clearly understood Develop concept renderings and contribute to high-impact visual design work based on customer requests expectations and specificationsDevelop and prepare final graphics templates in adherence with brand guidelinesOccasionally proof hard copy content from printing vendors following established checklists to ensure images fonts and graphics are accurateManage project files in accordance with Company standard requirements and policiesAdhere to company standard operating procedures and policies and utilize company tools and resources to operate as required dailyYOULL SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE Qualifications and ExperiencePost-secondary degree in Graphic Design Packaging Design Digital Media Design or equivalent work experience/education10 years of progressive graphic design and 3D design roles within POP display/packaging*POP display/packaging industry experience required*5 years of people leadership and strategic leadership experience within a creative environment including team development and performance management.A diverse portfolio showcasing effective graphic design and conceptual 3D design workDemonstrated ability to translate customer briefs into compelling creative concepts while balancing brand objectives manufacturability and commercial experience in retail CPG or shopper marketing environmentsExpert experience using 3DS MAX specific to the retail design and POP industryExpert experience using Adobe SuiteExpert understanding of printing processes and production communication skills with the ability to give constructive actionable creative feedbackAbility to manage multiple competing priorities while maintaining quality and meeting teamwork organizational and time management skills with a high level of attention to to produce informal and formal of AI tools and their application within creative design improvement mindset; Lean certification is an tick every box Wed still love to hear from you! We place high value on mindset motivation and the strengths you may bring to our team.



If this role excites you go ahead and apply. Wed love to learn more about what you bring to the be considered for this role please ensure your application is fully completed. Only candidates with complete profiles will be reviewed and only those selected for an interview will be WORK WITH USOur business continues to evolve and we are looking for top talent to join our team and fuel our continuous growth. At HDC we believe inPeople First where everyone is welcome and everyone knows you by name you are never just a number! We acknowledge thatPowerfulCommunicationis our oxygen and that we cant live without it. OurGrowth Mindsetencourages us to be open to learning and adaptable to new ways of doing things. We are leaders in our industry and our expertise allows us toInnovate Forwardbringing the best and brightest products and services to our clients. We relentlessly seekContinuous Improvements looking for opportunities to work smarter not of Joining UsCompetitive pay bonus opportunityPaid time off including vacation and sick/personal daysHealth benefits package that includes medical/dental/vision care short and long-term disability (STD/LTD) life insurance and an employee & family assistance program (EFAP)Ongoing team and company social events and celebrationsExposure to cutting-edge projects with high-profile clientsFun team-oriented work environment with a group of seriously talented individuals!CompensationWe strive to offer compensation that is fair competitive and reflective of each individuals experience and contributions. Compensation will vary based on experience and skill level (Developing Proficient Highly Proficient Expert Management Senior Leader). Candidates who are continuing to develop key skills may be considered below the range while those who bring specialized expertise exceptional impact or deep industry knowledge may be considered above target compensation for this role is $120000 to $130000 annually and reflects a professional at a Proficient level. HOW WE HIRE:Artificial IntelligenceWe prioritize a human-first approach to hiring while also recognizing that AI tools can provide valuable support. AI may be used to assist with certain early steps in the process such as reviewing and scoring questionnaire responses but applications are ultimately reviewed by a member of our People & Talent Team and the hiring manager. Final hiring decisions are always made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please dont hesitate to contact and AccessibilityAt Harding Display we want people to love their work and show respect and empathy to all. We are committed to building a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve and encourage applications from all genders races religions ages and sexual orientations as well as parents veterans people living with disabilities and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our are proud to be in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) 2005 and the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation (IASR). If you require accommodation at any point through the hiring process please contact the People & Talent Department at using the subject line: Accommodation Request.

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📌 Head of Creative Design (Toronto)
🏢 Harding Display
📍 Toronto