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; 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; Sitting; Large workload; Tight deadlines

Transportation/Travel Information Own transportation

Work Samples Design sample

Work Site Environment Non-smoking; Air conditioned

Work Setting Printing shop; Corporation

Additional Skills

Work in a multidisciplinary environment; Adapt existing illustrations

Business Equipment and Computer Applications

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

Operating Systems and Software Android

Experience 2 years to less than 3 years

Education

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

Languages English