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.
Are you ready to join our growing team and become a member of the Harding family? If so, read on!
Role Overview
The Freelance Structural Designer is responsible for designing, detailing, and engineering temporary and semi-permanent corrugated displays for the initial CAD stages. They have an excellent technical background and understanding in the material and the processes of building displays that focus on quality, assembly, stability, functionality, production efficiencies and budget.
This position is freelance, but if you are able to work on site, space is available when required to work on prototypes of your design.
A Closer Look at What You’ll Do
Design concepts and specifications for temporary and semi-permanent, corrugate displays based on 3D rendered designs driven by customer deliverable requirements
Specification development and ideation through ArtiosCAD
Review design requests to ensure comprehension and completeness of information provided in order to execute on requested deliverables and achieve the deliverable objectives
Revise designs based on feedback from internal and external teams
Assist Corrugate Prototype Technician with the assembly of prototype sample(s) as required (on site work if the project demands it and you are available to do so)
Verify accuracy and functionality of designs
Manage project files in accordance with Company standard requirements and policies
Deliver projects On-time In-Full
Works collaboratively and professionally with internal teams to execute on client deliverables
Work timely and diligently with internal teams to comprehend and/ or clarify customer or project requirements
Keeps project teams up to date, as necessary, with respect to key project milestones, issues and/ or challenges
Effectively negotiates solutions surrounding project issues/ challenges
Communicates effectively and efficiently with internal teams
Applies strategic and critical thinking to deliverable designs in order to achieve the overall project objectives, while maintaining alignment of customer and company objectives
Identifies and communicates in timely fashion, issues with estimated project times and/ or execution time overages that will impact deliverable deadlines and/ or compromise upcoming project deadlines
Proactively monitors current and upcoming workload so as to invest the appropriate amount of time into deliverable and not compromise upcoming deliverables
What You’ll Need to be Successful:
3 + years of experience in designing and engineering semi-permanent corrugated displays
Postsecondary education in Packaging Design, Industrial Design, Engineering, Architecture, Graphic Design or equivalent experience
Experience using ArtiosCAD specific to the retail design and POP industry preferred
Experience using a cutting table for corrugate and plastic (i.e. Kongsberg)
Advanced experience using Adobe CC (Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat)
Advanced knowledge of corrugate substrates and manufacturing processes
Experience working with Graphic Designers with an expert understanding and knowledge of corrugate printing processes
Ability to manage and organize multiple competing priorities
Strong attention to detail
Strong organizational and time management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills
If this sounds like you, please do not hesitate to apply. We look forward to reviewing 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 careers@hardingdisplay.com using the subject line: Accommodation Request.
