Print Specialist

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 97 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 vacation, sick/personal days
• Health and dental benefits
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Short and Long-term Disability
• Insurance Programs
• Fun, collaborative work environment with a group of seriously talented individuals!

Are you ready to join our growing team and become a member of the Harding family?  If so, read on!

ROLE OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Graphic Sales Manager, the Print Specialist is responsible for overseeing and managing multiple print projects. This role is responsible for quoting, outsourcing of printed materials, creating production layouts, and ensuring the accuracy of all proofs provided to customers and vendors. The successful incumbent must have knowledge of all forms of print, such as litho, digital, and screen printing. They must be familiar with print layouts and have customer service experience in dealing with internal clients and vendor relations.

This is an onsite role, located at our office in Scarborough, Ontario.  A valid driver’s license and vehicle are requirements for this position.

HIGHLIGHTS OF WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Work with GSM to determine optimal graphic project layouts (and/ or combined with other projects)
• Outsource print to our graphic partners
• Attends project hand-off meetings
• Issue graphic vendor purchase orders [“PO”] with special attention to PO details, including but not limited to pricing, delivery due dates and special instructions/ descriptions
• Ensure graphic materials arrive in accordance with desired and documented PO dates. 
• Assist in overseeing internal graphic project proofing and provides final internal approvals
• Approving final graphic proofing
• Effectively utilizes project boards to ensure constant flow of communication and updates on project status and critical project information
• Works collaboratively and professionally with internal teams to execute on client deliverables
• Represents Harding as the subject matter expert [“SME”] for all company print needs
• Obtains a complete and thorough understanding of the project scope at project hand off in order to effectively and efficiently transition oversight of the graphic aspect of the project from the sales team to the Production team to ensure project success
• Holds the cross-functional team accountable to required timelines and works with the team to establish the impact, if any, on timelines when timeline deadlines are not met
• Proactively addresses and delivers solutions on project challenges in order to ensure On-Time In-Full delivery while maintaining quality standards
• Oversees print projects to ensure alignment with given budgets and scope
• Obtain multiple vendor quotes to optimize print costs on a project by project basis
• Appropriately controls print project scope changes, from quotation to production, to ensure project profitability estimates are maintained and/ or escalates issues and concerns to the Graphic Sales Manager when necessary
• Effectively and efficiently utilizes company resources
• All other duties as assigned from time to time

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• 3-5 years of print related experience
• Experience working with permanent and semi-permanent displays an asset
• Postsecondary Education with a focus on Print or Design Courses a strong asset
• Experience in printing methods including digital, litho, and screen printing
• Exceptional organization skills and able to work in a fast-paced setting with multiple projects and tight timelines
• Strong attention to detail, with an understanding of colours
• Digital asset management experience is an asset
• A true team player – friendly and willing to help out other departments when needed
• High level of commitment to exceptional customer service and relationship building
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Basic Illustrator knowledge is an asset
• Good proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PPT), MAC
• Standard business hours. Flexibility might be required at time

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.