Languages English

Education

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

Experience 1 year to less than 2 years

Business Equipment and Computer Applications

Adobe Illustrator; InDesign; MS Office; Social Media

Additional Skills

Estimate costs of materials and time to complete graphic designs and illustrations; Supervise other graphic designers or graphic arts technicians

Work Setting Corporation

Security and Safety Criminal record check

Own Tools/Equipment Computer; Internet access

Work Site Environment Non-smoking

Work Samples

Portfolio; Design sample; Example of completed work

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Work under pressure; Attention to detail; Tight deadlines

Personal Suitability

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

Graphic Designer Specific Skills

Consult with clients to establish the overall look, graphic elements and content of communications materials; 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 sub-contracting