Graphic Designer

Work site environment

• Business

Work setting

• Private company, corporation or industry

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Adapt existing illustrations
• Work in a multidisciplinary environment
• Co-ordinate all aspects of production for print, audio-visual or electronic materials
• Determine the medium best suited to produce the desired visual effect and the most appropriate vehicle for communication
• Prepare sketches, layouts and graphic elements
• Process files and paperwork
• Produce project designs
• Design and layout pages
• Arrange for project printing and publication
• Produce computerized images and drawings
• 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

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• iOS
• InDesign
• Adobe Suite
• Social Media
• WordPress
• Adobe Illustrator
• CSS
• HTML
• Adobe Photoshop
• MS Windows
• Mac OS
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• MS PowerPoint
• Adobe After Effects
• MailChimp
• MAC
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• MS Outlook
• Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

Type of production art

• Visual effects
• Signs or billboards
• Publication art
• Product packaging
• General production art
• Corporate identity

Area of specialization

• User experience design
• Technical illustration
• Graphic design

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Team player
• Creativity
• Flexibility
• Dependability
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Organized

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• On-site amenities
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available