digital media designer

Additional Information

• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Work site environment

• Non-smoking
• Air conditioned

Work setting

• Urban area
• Independent consulting

Tasks

• Estimate costs of materials and 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
• 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
• Use existing photo and illustration banks and typography guides

Computer and technology knowledge

• Adobe Freehand
• Corel Draw
• Adobe Suite
• MS Office
• Social Media
• Adobe Illustrator
• HTML

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Sitting
• Tight deadlines

Screening questions

• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?
• What is your current field of study?
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 36 hours per week