The Central Group of Companies is an industry leader in performance-driven marketing-at-retail solutions, specializing in both packaging and point-of-purchase (POP) display with clients across North America. Our dynamic company offers employees a collaborative, client-focused and business casual workplace with excellent benefits, and a unique supportive family culture.If you embody integrity, teamwork, passionate excellence, and you enjoy working in a high-performing and high-energy environment, we are currently recruiting a highly motivated individual for the role of Project Manager – Corrugated Packaging & POP DisplaysJOB SUMMARY:We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Project Manager – Corrugated Packaging & POP Displays to oversee custom display and packaging projects from concept through delivery. This role involves full-cycle project coordination, including estimating, quoting, order entry, materials sourcing, vendor coordination, and client communication.You will manage multiple projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and serve as the key liaison between internal departments, suppliers, and customers. Your ability to stay organized, communicate clearly, and maintain strong attention to detail will drive project success.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Works as a team to cover other correspondents in their absence. Is responsible to prepare information required for another Project Manager to cover when absent and to advise backup with as much notice as possible prior to any booked time off.Ensures Quality Procedures are followed.Assists in the training of junior and new team members.Constantly monitors and reports on the progress of a project to all stakeholders.Intimately understands the requirements of the project.Efficiently and competently manage problems – when things go off plan the Project Manager will bring them back on plan or will create a new plan with the assistance of key stakeholders.Ensure client expectations are met and exceeded in terms of quality of product and service delivered.Provide soft sales (up selling opportunities) or articulate these opportunities to the appropriate channels.Attend meetings with clients.Direct and manage project development from beginning to end.Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.Communicate customer expectations with manufacturingMaintains and manages customer inventory, alerting customer of low levels and monitoring old inventory if required.Has a strong understanding of the Retail Market.Provides all quotes.Processes all orders and follows through.Coordinates the purchasing of any tooling required to manufacture at The Central Group, by ordering from the Prepress department.Coordinates the purchasing of any corrugates not manufactured at The Central Group, through Logistics Coordinator.Coordinates the purchasing of stock components from the co packing operation.Estimates, orders and follows through orders for all non corrugated parts.Calls new item meetings and leads.Required Skills & QualificationsCollege or University diploma, or 3+ years' experience in a similar roleStrong background in corrugated displays, retail packaging, or POP display manufacturingProficient in Microsoft Office and project management tools (Visual knowledge is a plus)Strong communication and relationship management skillsOrganized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple prioritiesFamiliarity with purchasing, inventory tracking, and production schedulingWorking Conditions:Office-based environment with occasional travel between local facilities or to client locationsRegular use of standard office equipment (photocopiers, printers, etc.)Minimal travel to visit customers and between locations.About The Central Group of CompaniesCentral is an industry leader in performance-driven marketing-at-retail solutions, specializing in both packaging and point-of-purchase (POP) display with clients across North America. Our dynamic company offers employees a collaborative, client-focused and business casual workplace with excellent benefits, and a unique supportive family culture.Central Group is committed to equal opportunity employment. Accommodations are available upon request from people with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process.We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Production Graphic Designer- Freelance (Mississauga, ON) Central is an industry leader in performance-driven marketing-at-retail solutions; specializing in both packaging and point-of-purchase (POP) display with clients across North America. Our dynamic company offers employees a collaborative, client-focused and business casual workplace with excellent benefits, and a unique supportive family culture. Overview JOB SUMMARY The Freelance Production Graphic Designer has expertise creating and modifying art layouts for temporary & permanent retail displays. The designer is experienced applying art to dielines to meet print specifications, primarily for corrugate displays (printing digital, litho, flexo). Expertise and an eye for details produces flawless art, ready for prepress. Responsibilities Ensure that all graphic layouts meet design and print production requirements for the specified method of reproduction (Litho, Flexo, Silkscreen, Digital) Modify, revise and update packaging and retail display art layouts with Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop to the final dieline specs and production tolerances Maintain continual, good, clear communication and coordination to ensure that graphic project requirements are met with the expected quality and within the specified timeline Maintain art and support files with standardized formats and naming conventions This is a “prep art for production” function, not a prepress roll Experience Requirements Freelancer should have a minimum three to five years of packaging/display related experience prepping art for production Required Strong Adobe Illustrator skills, InDesign & Photoshop Strong experience setting-up art for print Strong verbal and written communication Availability to work on short notice with tight deadlines Very detail-oriented and organized About The Central Group of Companies Central is an industry leader in performance-driven marketing-at-retail solutions; specializing in both packaging and point-of-purchase (POP) display with clients across North America. Our dynamic company offers employees a collaborative, client-focused and business casual workplace with excellent benefits, and a unique supportive family culture. Central Group is committed to equal opportunity employment. Accommodations are available upon request from people with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process. We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The Central Group of Companies is a Platinum Best-Managed Company, and an industry leader in Performance at Retail . For 40+ years, Central has provided its impressive client base with retail packaging, displays, and fixtures that deliver measurable results. We combine proprietary shopper marketing techniques with award-winning design, excellence in operations and retail installation, to bring innovative and value-engineered solutions to our clients. This is a full-time position Categories: Creative Graphics #J-18808-Ljbffr
Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. The Central Group of Companies is an industry leader in performance-driven marketing-at-retail solutions, specializing in both packaging and point-of-purchase (POP) display with clients across North America. Our dynamic company offers employees a collaborative, client-focused and business casual workplace with excellent benefits, and a unique supportive family culture. If you embody integrity, teamwork, passionate excellence, and you enjoy working in a high-performing and high-energy environment, we are currently recruiting a highly motivated individual for the role of Corrugated Display Designer. JOB SUMMARY: Create innovative designs using a variety of software to meet or exceed client requirements while balancing machine capability and production cost considerations. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Required Experience: Proven experience in corrugated structural design, specifically for Point of Purchase (POP) displays, is MANDATORY. Receives projects from the Client Operations Manager, reviews them for completeness and understanding, and works with the Project Manager if clarification is needed; can liaise with the customer if a relationship has been established. Determines whether an existing design can be used (with improvements) or whether the project must be started from scratch; designs may take anywhere from a few hours to a week or more. Maintains regular communication with other staff as the Creative Group works as a team to generate ideas and concepts. Produces proposed design parameters using ARTIOS CAD and/or SolidWorks software; reviews them with the Account Manager and the client if clarification is required. Obtains a signed disclaimer if the client insists on a condition with which the Designer disagrees for technical reasons. Maintains awareness of the price range for the product established by the Account Manager and produces a design that is compatible and a leading-edge solution consistent with customer requirements, always considering function and ease of assembly. Provides routing that stays within machine capabilities and maintains constant communication with the production group as new designs are implemented and output continues. Has infrequent communication with internal co-packers' line leaders. Available to assist sales with technical information and customer visits. Familiar with all facets of the manufacturing process to ensure all specifications are consistent and leverage company advantages. Adheres to all relevant ISO procedures. Continues to develop knowledge of industry trends, packaging materials, government regulations, and production/test methods. Keeps the appropriate people informed of any deviation or delay in assigned tasks. Works with Account Managers, Project Managers, Packaging and Display teams, and Production personnel to resolve issues concerning estimating, specifications, tooling, or any other factors affecting product quality. Undertakes development projects to create new customers for our products. Produces manufacturing specifications and emails completed designs to suppliers when requested. Assists in checking incoming steel rule dies and mylars when requested. Assists in the maintenance of the Design Department, including regular cleanup. Performs other tasks as assigned. ACADEMIC AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 2-3 year certificate from college or technical school Minimum 2-3 years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and field experience REQUIRED SKILLS: Microsoft Office SolidWorks (preferred, but not required) Cape/Tops Adobe Illustrator Strong relationship and communication skills, both written and verbal Organizational and time management skills WORKING CONDITIONS: Office environment with photocopiers, printers, etc. About The Central Group of Companies Central Group is committed to equal opportunity employment. Accommodations are available upon request from people with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process. We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 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A leading marketing solutions company in Mississauga seeks a Freelance Production Graphic Designer. This role requires expertise in creating and modifying art layouts for retail displays. The ideal candidate should have strong skills in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop, with a detail-oriented approach. Responsibilities include ensuring graphic layouts meet production requirements and maintaining project timelines. Competitive compensation and flexible work arrangements offered.
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