Company DescriptionA portfolio is required for this role. Please include a link to your portfolio or attach it with your resume. Indigo is a physical and digital place inspired by and filled with books, ideas, beautifully designed lifestyle products, and the creative people who help make it all happen. We believe in real books, living life fully and generously, being kind to each other and to the environment, and that stories — big and little — connect us. Indigo is our customer's happy place — for joyful moments of discovery and to connect with people who share their passion for reading, their belief in ideas, and their commitment to making the world a better and more beautiful place. OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES Our Mission is to inspire reading and enrich the lives of booklovers. As such, we believe in the power of people and their stories. We aim to attract top talent, nurture the potential of our employees, and create space for everyone to thrive. Our Guiding Principles are the few key ideas that are meant to influence everything we do, every day. We Will Hire, Inspire, Promote and Retain the BestWe Will Be Customer CentricWe Will Be EntrepreneurialWe Will Be Committed to Caring About Each Other, Our Communities, and Our EnvironmentWe Will Be Committed to True and Shared Value CreationWe Will Be Systems Thinking, Data Driven and AI enabled Job DescriptionThe Junior Designer is responsible for supporting the Design team in the creation and delivery of unique proprietary products from collaborative conceptualization through to final product. The Junior Designer is responsible for collboarting with the Design team to ensure product designs are innovative, exceed company-wide expectations, and delight customers, while being of excellent quality and within cost guidelines. The Junior Designer will contribute to proprietary product assortments that are robust and will set and maintain the bar for design and quality at a level that is amongst the top tier within the retail industry.KEY PERFORMANCE METRICSDelivery of collections on time, on budget, and within scopeSatisfaction of all cross-functional partnersBrand appropriate product design and positive consumer responseKEY ACCOUNTABILITIESFunctionalWork closely with design leaders to develop original creative product design for categories, supporting the overarching seasonal concept set by the VP of design.Concurrently support multiple seasonal collections at various stages from conceptualization through to productionSketch initial designs with direction from design leadership and seasonal concepts, driven by trend and market research, and input from cross functional partnersCreate technical specs and comprehensive tech-packs that are sent to vendors for developmentCreate and maintain line charts for seasonal collectionsManage samples, ensuring that they meet quality and design standards, and present samples to key cross-functional partners on a seasonal basisManage development status and timeline as part of sample process, review and tracking all changes to product specs and relay comments and revisions to vendors prior to final productionWork with sourcing and merch team to resolve design and production issuesKeep up-to-date and informed of emerging trends, ensuring Indigo’s product design meets the highest design and quality standardsAct as an advocate for the customer by placing them at the forefront of all decision-making and design processesProactively identify and anticipate customer expectations and needsChallenge the status quo by consistently identifying areas for improvement, diagnosing issues and working to resolve themPeopleCollaborate with others to drive flexible and iterative solutions, quickly and easilyShare technical knowledge with others and actively seek to learn from those more knowledgeable than yourselfHelp others see the impacts of their efforts and proactively engage other functions to get inputEncourage others to freely share their point of view and be open to feedbackCulturalModel Indigo’s beliefs and convey a positive image in everything you doCelebrate diversity of thought and have an open mindsetTake an active role in fostering a culture of continual learning, taking risks without the fear of making mistakesEmbrace, champion and influence change through your team and/or the organizationSCOPEReports to: Director, Design                Manager once Removed (MOR): VP, Product DesignKEY RELATIONSHIPSInternal:SourcingMerchantVisual MerchandisingExternal:VendorsSuppliersQualificationsWork Experience / Education / CertificationsPost-secondary degree or diploma in graphic design or design-related fieldMinimum 2-3 years’ experience in an agency or in-house creative shopCompetencies / Skills / AttributesExcellent conceptual, visualization and design skills, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop skills are essential, 3D CAD modeling software such as SOLIDWORKS, Rhino, AutoCAD are an assetAn understanding of craftsmanship and continuityStrong attention to detail and professionalismStrong communication skills, both verbal and writtenAbility to work independently with minimal supervisionAbility to work cooperatively on a team to achieve overall best resultsStrong time management skills with a proven ability to focus on multiple priorities and meet deadlinesStrong understanding of industry standards and best practices for design and development in a retail environmentCreative and innovative approach to problem solvingHigh degree of self-motivationOther (travel, Bilingual, etc.)International travel required, as neededAdditional InformationThis posting is for a current opportunity within Indigo.Indigo uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with certain aspects of the hiring process, such as screening and assessments. These tools support our team but do not replace human judgment. We are committed to using AI responsibly, fairly, and in compliance with applicable employment and anti-discrimination laws. We regularly review these tools to help prevent bias or discrimination.At Indigo, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility are core to our values. We integrate these principles into our training, policies, and hiring practices and continuously evolve to reflect the needs of the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and lived experiences, including but not limited to individuals who identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour), members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

Department: Art/Creative Employee Type: Contract Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time Compensation: CAD 60000 - CAD 65000 - yearly