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

Personal Suitability

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

Work Location Information Urban area

Ability to Supervise 1 to 2 people

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Work Samples

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

Work Site Environment Non-smoking; Air conditioned

Work Setting Corporation

Additional Skills

Estimate costs of materials and time to complete graphic designs and illustrations; Work in a multidisciplinary environment; Supervise other graphic designers or graphic arts technicians; Adapt existing illustrations

Business Equipment and Computer Applications Adobe Illustrator; InDesign; MS Office

Experience 1 year to less than 2 years

Education

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

Languages English