graphic designer

Education

• College / CEGEP
• Graphic design

Work site environment

• Non-smoking
• Air conditioned
• Quiet

Work setting

• Advertising, marketing and public relations agency

Tasks

• Estimate time to complete graphic designs and illustrations
• Adapt existing 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
• Work in a multidisciplinary environment
• Co-ordinate all aspects of production for print, audio-visual or electronic materials
• Co-ordinate sub-contracting
• 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
• Prepare sketches, layouts and graphic elements
• Use existing photo and illustration banks and typography guides
• Usability testing
• Process files and paperwork
• Conduct quality control
• Develop website architecture

Supervision

• No supervision responsibility

Computer and technology knowledge

• iOS
• InDesign
• Adobe Suite
• MS Office
• Social Media
• WordPress
• Adobe Illustrator
• CSS
• HTML
• Adobe Photoshop
• Mac OS
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• MS PowerPoint
• Adobe After Effects
• Adobe Lightroom
• Adobe XD
• Figma
• MailChimp
• MAC

Type of production art

• Animation
• Visual effects

Area of work experience

• Strategic planning

Area of specialization

• User experience design
• Graphic design
• Brand management

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

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

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you live near the job location?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Experience

• 5 years or more

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities