Languages English

Education College/CEGEP

Experience 1 to less than 7 months

Program title: FedNor - Youth Internship

Program description:

Unemployed or underemployed youth (under the age of 30) who have graduated with a degree or diploma from a post secondary institution within the last three years, are legally entitled to work in Canada, and have not been previously employed under a FedNor Youth Internship funding Agreement , or other Federal or Provincial Internship with pay for a period of six (6) months or more, not be related to the directors, officers or managers of the organization; and work on projects related to innovation, digital economy or trade (applicable only to private-sector internships). Preference will be given to Northern Ontario youth. Participation of youth from employment equity groups is encouraged (Aboriginal, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and women).

Business Equipment and Computer Applications

Adobe Illustrator; HTML; CSS; InDesign; MS Office; Adobe Suite; Social Media; WordPress

Work Site Environment Non-smoking; Air conditioned

Work Samples Portfolio; Example of completed work

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Personal Suitability

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

Graphic Designer Specific Skills

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