Graphic Designer

Full-time

35hr per week

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience an asset

Tasks

Consult with clients to establish the overall look, graphic elements and content of communi

cations materials in order to meet their needs

Determine the medium best suited to produce the desired visual effect and the most appro

priate vehicle for communication

Develop the graphic elements that meet the clients’ objectives

Prepare sketches, layouts and graphic elements of the subjects to be rendered using tradi

tional tools, multimedia software and image processing, layout and design software

Estimate cost of materials and time to complete graphic design

Use existing photo and illustration banks and typography guides or hire an illustrator or pho

tographer to produce images that meet clients’ communications needs

Work in a multidisciplinary environment

Adapt existing illustrations

Produce 2-D and 3-D animated drawings or computer illustrations

Co-ordinate all aspects of production for print, audio-visual or electronic materials

Computer and technology knowledge

InDesign

MS Office

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Information technology

Adobe XD

Figma

MailChimp

Area of specialization

User experience design

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Ability to distinguish between colours

Sitting

Large workload

Tight deadlines

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

Support for youths

Support for Veterans

Support for Indigenous people

Support for mature workers

Supports for visible minorities