illustrator and graphic designer

Work site environment

• Air conditioned

Work setting

• Printing shop
• Commercial or in-house printers
• Commercial printers

Tasks

• Supervise other graphic designers or graphic arts technicians
• 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
• 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
• Prepare sketches, layouts and graphic elements
• Use existing photo and illustration banks and typography guides
• Prepare mock-ups and storyboards
• Create unique artwork

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Design methods

• Detailed visualization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office
• Social Media
• Adobe Photoshop
• MS Windows
• File management software
• Digitizing system
• Optitex Softwares
• Adobe Premiere Pro
• Teamcenter

Type of production art

• Animation
• Visual effects

Athletic experience

• Team sport

Equipment and machinery experience

• Heat exchangers
• Printing machine

Type of industry experience

• Printing and publishing

Area of specialization

• Graphic design
• Digital media

Installation specialization

• Vinyl or resilient sheets

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Initiative
• Team player
• Creativity

Employment terms options

• Evening

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Day