graphic designer

Additional Information

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 1 to less than 7 months

Work site environment

• Air conditioned

Work setting

• Urban area
• Printing shop

Tasks

• 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
• 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

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

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week