Graphic Arts Technician

Work setting

• Newspaper publisher

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Produce artworks using hand lettering techniques
• Perform graphic arts photography
• Design and layout pages
• Make stencil patterns
• Produce project designs
• 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

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player