graphic arts technician

Quest Signs & Decals; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local signage company in Red Deer, Alberta is seeking a skilled Graphic Designer to transform and produce signs and billboards. The candidate should have 3 to 5 years of relevant experience and be familiar with Corel Draw, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator. The work is on-site with no remote options available. A strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure are essential. The position offers an engaging and fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in graphic design.
• Knowledge of printing techniques and systems.

Responsibilities

• Transform digitized images using retouching systems.
• Set type for printing and produce project designs.
• Arranging project printing and publication.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Team player

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Tools

Corel Draw

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site. Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Printing shop
• Business

Responsibilities

• Transform digitized images using retouching systems, graphic palettes or specialized software
• Set type for printing
• Produce project designs
• Arrange for project printing and publication
• Digitize images using peripherals and transform them using retouching systems, graphic palettes or specialized software
• Produce computerized images and drawings

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Corel Draw
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator

Type of production art

• Signs or billboards

Area of specialization

• Graphic design
• Commercial art
• Signs/billboards

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player