Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.
At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.
Why is This Role Important
Working with internal designers, retouchers, editorial, regulatory, product and brand teams you will be responsible for building Prepress ready Production Art files following brand guidelines.
The Production Artist will report to the Sr. Manager, Production and will support both our retail and control brands’ initiatives.
Accountabilities
Prepare artwork for approvals, ensuring the proper use of print specifications, dielines, project listing Information, design, final copy, and brand standards.
Ensure artwork meets specifications from the print vendor, working to ensure artwork is compatible with the specific printing process in use for each project.
Address all comments and concerns from suppliers and other internal departments to complete final artwork.
Collaborate with Designers, Re-touchers, Editorial and Proofreaders, and Product teams, as required to achieve project objectives.
Review and follow-up to resolve missing information from print specifications, dielines, project listing Information, design, final copy, where information is missing, questionable, or if clarification is required.
Work within the Loblaw workflow, ensuring necessary tasks are completed at the correct interval and completed properly, to maintain the integrity of the workflow.
Interact with various Loblaw databases and systems for retrieving and updating Artwork information, including digital file system.
Keep up to date with current developments in software and hardware technologies as applicable to role.
Assist in the training and orientation of new Production Artists as required.
Role Requirement
Degree or diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution or relevant related experience.
1-2 years' experience producing artwork, preferably for retail consumer package goods.
Ability to create production ready Final Artwork files for various printing processes.
Strong attention to detail and with an eye for visual balance and design esthetics.
Ability to independently layout secondary panel information, preparation instructions, recipes, ingredients, nutrition panels, Etc., to brand standards provided.
Must be a team player and have the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
Strong organization skills with the ability to prioritize and balance conflicting tasks
Working knowledge of InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop
We love to be upfront about our pay rates and as we pay our contractors an hourly rate, please note that the hourly range for this position is $25 per hour. Candidates are welcome to ask further questions regarding compensation during their screening interviews.
Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.
If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.
We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.
Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l’embauche :
$44,000.00 - $60,500.00 / 44.000,00$ - 60.500,00$ (per year / par an)
A candidate’s experience and knowledge as well as the geographical region in which the position is located may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. This posting is for an existing vacancy. The Company uses artificial intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing and/or selecting applicants for this position. / L’expérience et les connaissances d’un candidat ainsi que la région géographique dans laquelle le poste est situé peuvent être prises en compte dans la rémunération qu’un candidat reçoit pour ce poste. Cette offre d’emploi concerne un poste vacant existant. L’entreprise utilise l’intelligence artificielle dans le but de filtrer, d’évaluer et/ou de sélectionner les candidats à ce poste.
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