Graphic Designer

WHO WE ARE

Harding Display Corp (HDC) is one of Canada's pre-eminent point-of-sale and in-store marketing solution providers. Located in Scarborough, Ontario, we are a family-owned company and have proudly been servicing clients in Canada and the U.S. since 1927 (that's over 98 years).

Our customers – who include Coca Cola (Canada and USA), Keurig, Molson Coors, Blackhawk Network, and Canon to name a few – choose us because of 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 business including graphic and structural design, production, manufacturing, logistics, sales, accounting, and human resources.

WHY WORK WITH US?

Our business continues to evolve, and we are looking for top talent to join our team and fuel our continuous growth. At HDC, we believe in
People First
, where everyone is welcome, and everyone knows you by name – you are never just a number We acknowledge that
Powerful
*Communication
is our oxygen, and that we can't live without it. Our
Growth Mindset
encourages 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 to
Innovate Forward
,
bringing the best and brightest products and services to our clients
.
We relentlessly seek
Continuous Improvements*
, looking for opportunities to work smarter, not harder.

We offer:

• Competitive pay + bonus opportunity
• Paid sick and personal days
• Health and dental benefits
• Family assistance program
• Long-term disability
• Insurance Programs
• Fun, collaborative work environment with a group of seriously talented individuals

Role Overview

As a Graphic Designer, you'll play a key role in transforming client requests into impactful creative solutions. You'll be responsible for creating artwork from scratch, adapting client-supplied files, developing presentation materials, and producing accurate print layouts for prototypes and production.

This role requires balancing creative design, technical production accuracy, and cross-team collaboration. You'll work closely with structural designers, production, sales, and vendors to ensure all deliverables meet client brand guidelines and Harding Display quality standards.

A Closer Look At What You Will Do

Creative & Operational Excellence:

• Review incoming design requests for clarity, ensuring deliverables can be executed to client expectations
• Develop concept art for temporary, semi-permanent, and permanent retail displays
• Create and prepare final graphics templates that align with customer brand guidelines
• Support the Print Production Manager with production layouts and art prep
• Occasionally proof vendor-supplied hard copy prints using checklists to confirm fonts, colours, and images
• Revise and refine designs based on internal and client feedback
• Ensure dielines from structural design align accurately with print-ready artwork
• Manage project files according to HDC standards and policies

Collaboration & Communication:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams (production, operations, sales) to deliver successful outcomes
• Provide timely updates on milestones, challenges, or changes that may impact project timelines
• Partner with project teams to solve challenges and negotiate workable solutions
• Occasionally attend client briefings and brainstorming sessions

Leadership & Growth:

• Ensure compliance with design request processes and file standards
• Take full ownership of assigned projects, monitoring timelines and workload to avoid bottlenecks
• Proactively flag risks (timeline, scope creep, design accuracy) and escalate when needed
• Contribute to team knowledge-sharing and continuous improvement

Financial Awareness:

• Deliver client work that meets expectations while respecting project budgets
• Help identify out-of-scope requests and communicate potential impacts on project profitability
• Work efficiently with resources to maximize value and minimize waste

What You'll Need to be successful

• Experience:
  3–5 years in graphic design for packaging, POP displays, or promotional design
• Education:
  Degree/diploma in Graphic Design, Packaging, or Digital Media—or equivalent experience
• Technical Skills:
• Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) – intermediate to expert
• Strong understanding of printing processes, colour management, and dielines
• Ability to produce both conceptual sketches and polished, print-ready files
• Familiarity with large-format printers and production workflows
• Soft Skills:
• Excellent teamwork and communication abilities
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to adapt under pressure
• Competitive, ambitious, and goal-driven with a sense of urgency
• Asset:
  Experience with 3D modelling software (3DS Max with V-Ray preferred)

If this sounds like you, please do not hesitate to apply. We look forward to reviewing your application Please include a link to your portfolio with your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with Harding Display, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

At 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 business.

We are proud to be in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), 2005 and the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation. If you require accommodation at any point through the hiring process, please contact the People & Talent Department at using the subject line: Accommodation Request.