Design Assistant - Advertising Production

Work setting

• Willing to relocate
• Business

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Produce artworks using hand lettering techniques
• Perform graphic arts photography
• Mount and scan photographs
• Design and layout pages
• Set type for printing
• Produce project designs
• Arrange for project printing and publication
• Digitize images using peripherals and transform them using retouching systems, graphic palettes or specialized software
• Perform the layout, page make-up and placement using the conceptual mock-ups provided
• Produce computerized images and drawings
• Review the graphic designer's instructions
• Administrative and office activities

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Corel Draw
• Adobe Photoshop
• MS Access
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Windows
• MS Word
• Adobe Illustrator

Type of production art

• Exhibit
• Product packaging
• Industrial production art
• Corporate identity
• Signs or billboards
• Print advertising
• Publication art
• Forms
• Greeting cards

Area of specialization

• Commercial art
• Industrial design

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Overtime required
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure

Own tools/equipment

• Computer
• Internet access
• Equipment

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Commission
• Gasoline paid
• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program