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; Adapt existing illustrations

Work Setting

Newspaper publisher; Magazine or journal publisher; Advertising, marketing and public relations agency; Corporation

Work Samples

Portfolio; Published work; Design sample; Example of completed work

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Personal Suitability Initiative; 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

Develop and produce realistic or representational sketches and final illustrations