Head of Structural Design (Signing Bonus eligible!)

Department:DesignReports to:Studio Director Location:150 Dynamic Drive ScarboroughLocation Type:Onsite with flexibilityVacancy Type:This is an existing vacancyWHO WE AREHarding Display Corp (HDC) is one of Canadas pre-eminent point-of-sale and in-store marketing solution providers. Based in Scarborough Ontario were a family-owned company thats proudly served clients across Canada and the U.S. since 1927! Our clients include premier tier-1 CPG organizations who rely on us for 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 temporary and permanent business divisions including Sales Graphic/Structural/Industrial Design Production Manufacturing Logistics Accounting and People & OPPORTUNITYReporting to the Studio Director the Head of Structural Design is a dual role responsible for both the day-to-day designing detailing and engineering of corrugate displays (from prototype through to production) as well as leading and motivating a team of like minded ArtiosCAD experts. The Head of Structural Design will have an excellent technical background and understanding of the material and the processes of building displays that focuses on quality assembly stability functionality production efficiencies and budget. You will build on an already strong and capable structural design team by refining and advancing technical excellence process discipline and Head of Structural Design will work with the Head of Graphic Design and Studio Coordinator to manage all design projects and ensure proper resource allocation and scheduling within the design YOULL MAKE AN IMPACTAs a Design Leader;Regularly report on your teams metricsProactively analyze workflows and identify opportunities for improvementEnsure new solutions are documented and standardizedWork cross-functionally with graphic design sales production and suppliers to ensure design accuracy and execution Lead innovation initiatives on the Structural Design teamLead and support your team through coaching performance management and maintaining design process consistency Stay current on industry trends materials software and technologies through tradeshows events and customer brainstorming sessionsDevelop CAD specifications 3D models or sketches for client presentations Lead your team to ensure On-Time In-Full delivery and adherence to deadlines Monitor project timelines scope changes budgets and workload while proactively resolving issues and risksAs a Designer;Review design briefs and ensure all project requirements and deliverables are clearly understood Prepare bills of materials production files tooling die files and instruction sheets for production teams Collaborate with prototype technicians to assemble test validate and improve display designs YOULL SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE 10 years of experience in designing and engineering semi-permanent corrugate POP displays5 years of experience in leading peoplePostsecondary education in Packaging Design Industrial Design Engineering Architecture Graphic Design or equivalent experience Advanced experience using ArtiosCAD specific to the retail design and POP industryWorking knowledge of ArtiosCAD programmingAI knowledge is a great assetExperience using a Kongsberg cutting tableExperience using Adobe CC (Illustrator Photoshop Acrobat)Advanced knowledge of corrugate substrates and manufacturing processesExperience working with Graphic Designers with an expert understanding and knowledge of printing processesEffective teamwork capabilitiesProcess improvement mindset/Lean certification is an assetAbility to manage and organize multiple competing prioritiesStrong attention to detailStrong organizational and time management skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to produce sketches (informal and formal)Dont tick every box Wed still love to hear from you! We place high value on mindset motivation and the strengths you may bring to our team. If this role excites you go ahead and apply. Wed love to learn more about what you bring to the be considered for this role please ensure your application is fully completed. Only candidates with complete profiles will be reviewed and only those selected for an interview will be WORK WITH USOur business continues to evolve and we are looking for top talent to join our team and fuel our continuous HDC we believe inPeople First where everyone is welcome and everyone knows you by name you are never just a number! We acknowledge thatPowerfulCommunicationis our oxygen and that we cant live without it. OurGrowth Mindsetencourages 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 toInnovate Forwardbringing the best and brightest products and services to our clients. We relentlessly seekContinuous Improvements looking for opportunities to work smarter not of Joining UsCompetitive pay bonus opportunityPaid time off including vacation and sick/personal daysHealth benefits package that includes medical/dental/vision care short and long-term disability (STD/LTD) life insurance and an employee & family assistance program (EFAP)Ongoing team and company social events and celebrationsExposure to cutting-edge projects with high-profile clientsFun collaborative work environment with a group of seriously talented individuals!CompensationWe strive to offer compensation that is fair competitive and reflective of each individuals experience and contributions. Compensation will vary based on experience and skill level (Developing Proficient Highly Proficient Expert Management Senior Leader). Candidates who are continuing to develop key skills may be considered below the range while those who bring specialized expertise exceptional impact or deep industry knowledge may be considered above target compensation for this role is $100000 annually and reflects a professional at a Proficient level. PS: Signing bonus available. Amount to be determined based on experience and overall job WE HIRE:Artificial IntelligenceWe prioritize a human-first approach to hiring while also recognizing that AI tools can provide valuable support. AI may be used to assist with certain early steps in the process such as reviewing and scoring questionnaire responses but applications are ultimately reviewed by a member of our People & Talent Team and the hiring manager. Final hiring decisions are always made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please dont hesitate to contact and AccessibilityAt 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 are proud to be in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) 2005 and the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation (IASR). If you require accommodation at any point through the hiring process please contact the People & Talent Department at using the subject line: Accommodation Request.