graphic designer and layout artist

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Air conditioned

Work setting

• Graphic design firm
• Printing shop
• Advertising, marketing and public relations agency
• Private company, corporation or industry

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• 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
• Establish guidelines for illustrators or photographers
• Prepare sketches, layouts and graphic elements
• Process files and paperwork

Supervision

• No supervision responsibility

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Adobe Suite
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Acrobat Reader

Area of specialization

• E-commerce

Economic specialization

• Retail business

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Driver's validity licence check

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 oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Team player
• Creativity

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Variable or compressed work week