Marketing Project Coordinator - Packaging

Hey, we're Ardene!

We're the ultimate destination in North America and beyond for head-to-toe apparel, footwear, and accessories - all at the best prices. In 1982, we started as an accessories and jewelry retailer. Today, we're on a whole new level, with 250+ stores in Canada, the USA and internationally – not to mention ardene.com and our app!

We believe that fashion shouldn’t be exclusive or intimidating – it should be celebrated with youthful confidence and fearless enthusiasm. Our journey is ongoing in this new era of retail, as we focus more than ever before on customer experience and sustainable practices.

We also take employee wellbeing and personal growth to heart. Our teams focus on driving initiatives in the area of mental health, diversity & inclusion, engagement and recognition. This includes our many mindfulness programs too, so our teams can create meaningful connections, lead with intention and kindness, and be their best selves at work and in their lives.

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WHO YOU ARE:

As Marketing Project Coordinator - Packaging working in the marketing department, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Receiving, managing and developing all new or evolving packaging requests from apparel accessories and footwear departments;
• Coordinating packaging projects from prototype to production samples while managing priority lists;
• Overseeing all communications with international and local suppliers to ensure timely deliveries for each project;
• Maintaining the packaging development project list and coordinating timely deliveries of samples and completed projects;
• Handle graphic design tasks, including packaging adaptations and other assigned projects;
• Maintaining a database of all packaging samples;
• Preparing instruction sheets for vendors/buying team for packaging guidelines;
• Analyzing costs;
• Keeping sustainability top of mind in all packaging projects;
• Working with the internal teams to support packaging initiatives and develop new ideas;
• Researching packaging trends, dielines, visual presentation, content, etc.;
• Brainstorming taglines and content for packaging;
• Assisting the department on special projects, including communicating with vendors;
• Research and development;
• Assisting with various other marketing tasks as required.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Certificate or undergraduate diploma in marketing
• 2-3 years’ experience in graphic design, retail marketing environment a strong asset.
• Knowledge of printing techniques, materials, and industry trends.
• Knowledge in Adobe suite (Graphic design knowledge), experience with dielines and preparing print production files, an asset.
• Experience using Excel.
• Ability to multi-task while being meticulous, thorough and detailed.
• Ability to manage a project from start to finish, meet strict deadlines and manage time efficiently.
• Bilingual (English and French) both written and spoken, Mandarin, an asset.
• Strong organizational and planning skills with a strong ability to prioritize.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to work in office.
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced demanding environment.

GROW WITH US!

We’re pretty proud to say that everything we do starts with our people – whether it’s in-store or at the head office. From sales associates and store leadership; dedicated in-house apparel and design teams; marketing, brand, and digital experts; stylists, photographers, and graphic designers; all the way to store concept and operations. We do it all. Ardene is truly a creative hub that is second to none.

Be part of a fun, dynamic and energetic team! Join our team and begin your career at one of North America’s top retail chains!