Web designer

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Work site environment

• Non-smoking
• Air conditioned
• Quiet

Work setting

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

Tasks

• Consult with clients to develop and document Website requirements
• Design and integrate website related code
• Develop website architecture
• Prepare mock-ups and storyboards
• Source, select and organize information for inclusion and design the appearance, layout and flow of the Website
• Create and optimize content for Website using a variety of graphics, database, animation and other software
• Research and evaluate a variety of interactive media software products
• Lead and co-ordinate multidisciplinary teams to develop Website graphics, content, capacity and interactivity
• JavaScript Object Notation (JSON)
• Project management
• Estimate time to complete graphic designs and illustrations
• 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
• Co-ordinate all aspects of production for print, audio-visual or electronic materials
• Co-ordinate sub-contracting
• 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
• Assist in developing storyboards for electronic productions such as multimedia, interactive and digital products and television advertising and productions
• Work in a multidisciplinary environment
• Adapt existing illustrations
• Assemble the creative team

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Computer and technology knowledge

• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Premiere Pro
• JavaOS
• Corel Draw
• HTML
• Desktop applications
• JavaScript
• HTML editing software
• Website creation and management software
• MS Office
• MS Windows
• Adobe Lightroom
• Adobe XD
• Figma
• MailChimp
• InDesign
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• Adobe After Effects
• Adobe Suite
• Social Media
• Adobe Freehand

Type of production art

• Visual effects

Area of work experience

• Project implementation
• Design

Area of specialization

• User experience design
• E-commerce

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sitting
• Large workload

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

Experience

• 5 years or more

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Parking available
• Wellness program

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

• 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 Veterans

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans

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