Graphic Designer

Work site environment

• Non-smoking
• Air conditioned

Work setting

• Retail business
• Private sector

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Estimate costs of materials and time to complete graphic designs and illustrations
• Assist in developing storyboards for electronic productions
• Produce 2-D and 3-D animated drawings or computer illustrations
• Work in a multidisciplinary environment
• Co-ordinate all aspects of production for print, audio-visual or electronic materials
• Co-ordinate sub-contracting
• 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

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• InDesign
• MS Office
• WordPress
• Adobe Illustrator
• HTML
• Adobe Photoshop
• MS PowerPoint
• Adobe After Effects

Area of specialization

• E-commerce

Additional information

Own tools/equipment

• Computer

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Team player
• Creativity

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits