graphic arts technician

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Printing shop
• Business

Tasks

• Transform digitized images using retouching systems, graphic palettes or specialized software
• Set type for printing
• Produce project designs
• Arrange for project printing and publication
• Digitize images using peripherals and transform them using retouching systems, graphic palettes or specialized software
• Produce computerized images and drawings

Computer and technology knowledge

• Corel Draw
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator

Type of production art

• Signs or billboards

Area of specialization

• Graphic design
• Commercial art
• Signs / billboards

Security and safety

• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Do you have experience working in this field?

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years

Employment terms options

• Overtime required
• Overtime available