Entry level graphic design Jobs in Summerland, BC

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Work site environment

• Non-smoking
• Air conditioned
• Quiet

Work setting

• Urban area
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Private company, corporation or industry

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
• 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
• Assemble the creative team

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Computer and technology knowledge

• Adobe Freehand
• Corel Draw
• InDesign
• Adobe Suite
• MS Office
• Social Media
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• MS Windows
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• MS PowerPoint
• Adobe After Effects
• Adobe Lightroom
• Adobe XD
• Figma
• MailChimp

Type of production art

• Visual effects

Area of specialization

• User experience design
• E-commerce

Economic specialization

• Retail business

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 written communication
• Initiative
• Team player
• Creativity

Experience

• 5 years or more

Support for persons with disabilities

• Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example : ramps, elevators, etc.)
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
• Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and / or refugees
• Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for mature workers

• Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
• Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example : adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example : anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities