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Role: Design Specialist and Studio Manager

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Position Type: Freelance

Start Date: Immediate

Job Description:

Blanche Heirloom is seeking a creative, detail-oriented individual to work directly with the owner/lead designer, Sheryll, on a freelance, as-needed basis.

Blanche Heirloom is a stationery design studio specializing in fine art stationery and luxury invitation suites for weddings and events. Our expertise lies in providing custom design services, crafting exceptional paper goods including wedding invitations, event signages, stationery for various occasions.

Additionally, we offer graphic design services and curated selection of artisan handmade paper and printing specialty options. If you're a creative professional with a keen eye for detail and deeply passionate about the art of stationery design, please submit your resume and portfolio for consideration.

Responsibilities:

Stationery Design

  • Create both semi-custom and bespoke layouts for wedding invitation suites, managing templated design requests for semi-custom invitations.

  • Fulfill design requests for day-of wedding stationery such as signages, place cards, menus, etc.

  • Handle design file revisions to ensure accuracy and meet client specifications.

  • Create mockups and formal design proofs for client’s review.

Printing and Production Management

  • Prepare press-ready files for printing partners.

  • Oversee in-house printing operations.

  • Assemble invitation suites to ensure high-quality final products.

Client Interaction and Consultation

  • Conduct both in-person and virtual consultations with new clients. Maintain relationships with existing customers.

  • Handle email inquiries from clients and planners regarding services and ongoing projects.

  • Create custom proposals including quotes and detailed order descriptions.

Administrative Tasks

  • Schedule, manage, and confirm consultation appointments.

  • Update event schedules and production timelines on the calendar.

Marketing and Social Media Management

  • Manage social media accounts, strategize content, and create engaging posts to promote the brand.

Shipping and Logistics

  • Create sample packs for inquiries.

  • Prepare and dispatch orders for shipping, including handling errands and mailing invitations for local clients in Toronto.

Qualifications:

  • Degree/Certificate training in Graphic Design with proficiency in illustration and layout design

  • Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Mac OS, relevant Stationery Design experience a plus

  • Knowledgeable about wedding etiquette and grammar practice

  • Willingness to learn the production process (comps for clients, pre-press, printing/cutting/assembly)

  • Experience in file preparation for press, paper stock variations, and printing methods

  • Capable of working efficiently and accurately under tight deadlines

  • Strong attention to detail, exceptional time management, and highly organized

  • Excellent communication skills, open to inquiries, and responsive to feedback

  • Knowledge of Squarespace and Dubsado platform a plus

  • Understanding of letterpress printing, gold foil press, commercial printing a plus

  • Must be able to work at our Toronto studio 2 days a week, or as-needed

Benefits and Compensation: Salary will be determined based on experience.

To Apply:

Please send your application to hello@blancheheirloom.co