graphic designer

Additional Information

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 25 to 37.5 hours per week
• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Non-smoking
• Air conditioned

Work setting

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

Tasks

• 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
• 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
• Prepare sketches, layouts and graphic elements
• Use existing photo and illustration banks and typography guides

Computer and technology knowledge

• InDesign
• Adobe Suite
• MS Office
• Social Media
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Tight deadlines

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities