Illustrator Specific Skills

Consult with clients to determine the nature and content of illustrations in order to meet their communications needs

Graphic Designer Specific Skills

Develop the graphic elements that meet the clients' objectives; Prepare sketches, layouts and graphic elements; Co-ordinate all aspects of production for print, audio-visual or electronic materials

Personal Suitability

Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Client focus

Work Location Information Urban area

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Attention to detail; Ability to distinguish between colours; Large workload; Tight deadlines

Transportation/Travel Information Own transportation

Work Samples Example of completed work

Work Site Environment Non-smoking; Air conditioned

Work Setting Printing shop

Additional Skills Work in a multidisciplinary environment

Business Equipment and Computer Applications

Adobe Illustrator; QuarkXpress; Corel Draw; AutoCAD; InDesign; Adobe Suite

Experience 3 years to less than 5 years

Education

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

Languages English