Graphic designer

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor’s degree

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Non-smoking
• Air conditioned

Work setting

• Advertising, marketing and public relations agency

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Estimate time to complete graphic designs and illustrations
• Adapt existing illustrations
• Assist in developing storyboards for electronic productions such as multimedia, interactive and digital products and television advertising and 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
• 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

• PageMaker
• Corel Draw
• Adobe Suite
• MS Office
• Social Media
• CSS
• HTML
• JavaScript

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Sitting
• Large workload
• Tight deadlines

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Initiative
• Team player