graphic designer - multimedia

Additional Information

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Willing to relocate
• Newspaper publisher
• Advertising, marketing and public relations agency

Tasks

• Supervise other graphic designers or graphic arts technicians
• Estimate costs of materials and time to complete graphic designs and illustrations
• Adapt existing illustrations
• Assist in developing storyboards for electronic productions
• 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
• Co-ordinate sub-contracting
• 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
• Establish guidelines for illustrators or photographers
• Prepare sketches, layouts and graphic elements
• Use existing photo and illustration banks and typography guides

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people
• 3-4 people

Computer and technology knowledge

• Corel Draw
• Adobe Suite
• MS Office
• Social Media

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools/equipment

• Computer
• Internet access

Personal suitability

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