graphic designer

Education

• College / CEGEP

Work setting

• Graphic design firm

Tasks

• Supervise other graphic designers or graphic arts technicians
• Estimate time to complete graphic designs and illustrations
• Adapt existing illustrations
• 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
• 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
• Develop the graphic elements that meet the clients' objectives
• Establish guidelines for illustrators or photographers
• Prepare sketches, layouts and graphic elements
• Use existing photo and illustration banks and typography guides
• 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

Supervision

• Internship

Computer and technology knowledge

• InDesign
• Adobe Suite
• Social Media
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• Mac OS
• MS PowerPoint
• SketchUp
• Adobe After Effects
• Keynote
• MailChimp

Type of production art

• Animation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sitting

Personal suitability

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

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Workplace information

• Hybrid