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; Produce 2-D and 3-D animated drawings or computer illustrations

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

Personal Suitability

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

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Work Samples

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

Work Setting

Advertising, marketing and public relations agency

Additional Skills

Work in a multidisciplinary environment; Adapt existing illustrations

Business Equipment and Computer Applications

Adobe Illustrator; PageMaker; Linux; HTML; Corel Draw; AutoCAD; InDesign; MS Office; Adobe Suite; Social Media; Adobe Freehand; Unity3D

Operating Systems and Software MARI; Toon Boom Harmony; Houdini

Experience 3 years to less than 5 years

Education College/CEGEP

Languages English