Languages English

Education College/CEGEP

Experience 7 months to less than 1 year

Additional Skills

Estimate costs of materials and time to complete graphic designs and illustrations; Work in a multidisciplinary environment; Supervise other graphic designers or graphic arts technicians; Adapt existing illustrations

Work Setting

Printing shop; Advertising, marketing and public relations agency; Corporation

Work Samples

Portfolio; Design sample; Example of completed work

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Attention to detail; Ability to distinguish between colours; Tight deadlines

Ability to Supervise 1 to 2 people

Personal Suitability

Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Team player; Client focus

Graphic Designer Specific Skills

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; Establish guidelines for illustrators or photographers; Co-ordinate all aspects of production for print, audio-visual or electronic materials; Co-ordinate sub-contracting

Illustrator Specific Skills

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; Assist in developing storyboards for electronic productions