Graphic Designer

Work setting

• Graphic design firm
• Private company, corporation or industry
• Consulting firm

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Estimate costs of materials and time to complete graphic designs and illustrations
• Adapt existing illustrations
• Assist in developing storyboards for electronic productions
• Consult with clients to determine the nature and content of illustrations in order to meet their communications needs
• Develop and produce realistic or representational sketches and final illustrations
• 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
• 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
• Prepare sketches, layouts and graphic elements
• Use existing photo and illustration banks and typography guides
• Copywrite
• Usability testing
• Perform various administrative functions

Supervision

• No supervision responsibility

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• InDesign
• Adobe Suite
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• Information technology
• Mac OS
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• MS PowerPoint
• Adobe After Effects
• Adobe Lightroom
• Adobe XD

Type of production art

• Animation
• Visual effects

Area of specialization

• User experience design
• Graphic design

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Team player
• Creativity

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available