computer graphics design technician

Education

• College / CEGEP
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Non-smoking
• Air conditioned

Work setting

• Graphic design firm
• Urban area
• Corporation
• Printing shop
• Advertising, marketing and public relations agency

Tasks

• Estimate time to complete graphic designs and illustrations
• 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
• Develop the graphic elements that meet the clients' objectives

Computer and technology knowledge

• InDesign
• Adobe Suite
• MS Office
• Social Media
• WordPress
• Adobe Illustrator
• CSS
• HTML
• JavaScript
• XHTML
• Adobe Photoshop
• MS Windows
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• MS Outlook

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Eligible for professional liability insurance

Transportation / travel information

• Public transportation is available
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Team player
• Flexibility
• Dependability
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Organized

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the equipment you need to work from home (like internet and a workspace)?
• Do you live near the job location?

Experience

• 5 years or more

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available