graphic designer

Work setting

• Graphic design firm
• Printing shop

Tasks

• Supervise other graphic designers or graphic arts technicians
• Estimate time to complete graphic designs and illustrations
• Assist in developing storyboards for electronic productions such as multimedia, interactive and digital products and television advertising and productions
• Consult with clients to determine the nature and content of illustrations in order to meet their communications needs
• Develop and produce realistic or representational sketches and final illustrations
• Co-ordinate all aspects of production for print, audio-visual or electronic materials
• Consult with clients to establish the overall look, graphic elements and content of communications materials
• Develop the graphic elements that meet the clients' objectives
• Establish guidelines for illustrators or photographers
• Prepare sketches, layouts and graphic elements
• Use existing photo and illustration banks and typography guides
• Usability testing
• Process files and paperwork

Computer and technology knowledge

• InDesign
• Adobe Suite
• Autodesk Maya
• MS Office
• Social Media
• Adobe Illustrator
• HTML
• XHTML
• Adobe Photoshop
• MS Windows
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Adobe After Effects
• Adobe Lightroom
• Adobe XD
• Figma
• Keynote

Equipment and machinery experience

• Scanner

Area of work experience

• Marketing

Area of specialization

• User experience design

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Team player
• Creativity

Employment terms options

• Day

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Does not require Canadian work experience

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example : anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)