multimedia graphic design technician

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Non-smoking
• Air conditioned

Work setting

• Urban area
• Business

Tasks

• Transform digitized images using retouching systems, graphic palettes or specialized software
• Design and layout pages
• Produce project designs
• Arrange for project printing and publication
• Digitize images using peripherals and transform them using retouching systems, graphic palettes or specialized software
• Perform the layout, page make-up and placement using the conceptual mock-ups provided
• Produce computerized images and drawings

Computer and technology knowledge

• Adobe Freehand
• MS Excel
• MS Windows
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Adobe After Effects

Type of production art

• Signs or billboards
• Print advertising
• Publication art
• Multimedia
• Animation

Area of specialization

• Graphic design
• Technical illustration
• Commercial art
• Interior design (general)

Transportation / travel information

• Public transportation is available

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
• Overtime required
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

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

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Learning / training paid by employer