illustrator and graphic designer

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Private company, corporation or industry

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
• Produce 2-D and 3-D animated drawings or computer illustrations
• Work in a multidisciplinary environment
• 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
• Determine the medium best suited to produce the desired visual effect and the most appropriate vehicle for communication
• Develop the graphic elements that meet the clients' objectives
• Establish guidelines for illustrators or photographers
• Usability testing

Supervision

• Internship

Computer and technology knowledge

• Houdini
• NUKE
• PFTrack
• iOS
• Adobe Suite
• Autodesk Maya
• MS Office
• Social Media
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• MS Windows
• Python
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• MS PowerPoint
• Adobe After Effects
• Adobe Lightroom
• Unreal Engine
• V-Ray
• Adobe Premiere Pro

Type of production art

• Animation
• Visual effects

Equipment and machinery experience

• Scanner

Area of specialization

• User experience design

Economic specialization

• Retail business

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sitting
• Large workload
• Tight deadlines

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Initiative
• Team player
• Creativity

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years

Employment terms options

• On call
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime required