The Position:

Are you a self-motivated creative with a fertile imagination and tireless need to take on challenges and problem solve?  Are you looking to take charge of your creative career by inventing and pursuing exciting new endeavours?  Do you want to look forward to coming to work in the morning and being an active member of a fun and motivated team?  Then Wild Eye Designs is looking for you!

About us:

Established in 2004, Wild Eye Designs is a leading North American supplier of Barware, Tabletop and Bakeware products.  We are a quickly growing business, and have a broad client base including major North American chains such as T.J. Maxx, Bed Bath & Beyond, Winners, HomeSense, Home Outfitters, Total Wine, Sam’s Club, and Ross.

While our parent brand Wild Eye Designs specializes in wine and tabletop products, we do have three other brands under our umbrella.  Wink is our second oldest brand, consisting of unique and funny novelty barware.  Kitsch N Glam is a quirky and cute kitchenware line, focusing largely on ceramics.  Our newest brand is Members Only, a fashionable men’s line consisting of drinking accessories and grooming kits.

The office is an open concept located downtown in Toronto’s colourful Kensington Market.  The Design Department has been built in a foundation of collaboration and creative support, in which all members work together to produce well-rounded and unique products as a team.  While the company atmosphere is laid back and fun, the designing process is fast paced and requires an abundance of innovative ideas and initiatives.

We need:

• –       College Diploma or University Degree in Material Design, Product Design or Industrial Design
• –       Minimum of 5 years experience in Product/Industrial Design
• –       Developed knowledgebase of different materials, textiles and production processes
• –       Expertise in CS6, particularly Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign
• –       Adept in Microsoft Word and Excel
• –       Independent motivation and willingness to take responsibility for ideas starting from the initial conception to mass production
• –       Developing creative and efficient packaging dielines
• –       Capable of shifting between 3D and 2D design
• –       Ability to move seamlessly between different brands while maintaining their specific identities
• –       An obsessive level of accuracy and attention to detail with print or production ready files
• –       Diligent note taking and time management skills
• –       Experience producing marketing materials, promotions, and various media for web.
• –       Well developed communication skills and a commitment to engage in open dialogue with team members and superiors
• –       A professional demeanor, capable of sitting in on client meetings representing the company and the Design Department

Above and beyond:

• –       Experience with multimedia software, such as Flash, After Effects, Premier Pro, or similar software
• –       Art direction and the ability to source third party vendors
• –       G Drivers License
• –       Supervisor/managerial experience
• –       Have worked or walked trade show
• –       Experience working with 3D printers for pre-production samples.

You want:

• –       An opportunity to be an integral contributing force in the growth of a company identity
• –       The sense of pride that comes with conquering a challenge and the satisfaction of seeing the benefits of your efforts firsthand
• –       To exercise your passion for shopping, trend forecasting, and market research
• –       Utilize your love of fine foods and drink in a creative work setting
• –       Potential to jet-set internationally for trade shows and production research
• –       To flex your creative muscles in photography, merchandising, art direction, web marketing, graphic design, illustration, branding, display construction, and anything else that happens to come your way

If you are as excited as we are by this opportunity please then please forward your cover letter and resume to [email protected].