Graphic Designer

Saab Prints & Graphics Ltd.; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A graphic design firm in Abbotsford is seeking a talented Graphic Designer. You will be responsible for estimating time for graphic projects, consulting with clients, developing illustrations, and producing animated drawings. The ideal candidate should have a college-level education and 1-2 years of experience in graphic design. This is an on-site position requiring attention to detail and excellent communication skills. The role offers a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Must have 1-2 years of experience in graphic design.
• Familiarity with producing 2-D and 3-D animations.
• Ability to adapt existing illustrations.

Responsibilities

• Estimate time to complete graphic designs and illustrations.
• Consult with clients to determine content of illustrations.
• Develop and produce realistic sketches and illustrations.
• Establish guidelines for illustrators or photographers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Team player

Ability to distinguish between colours

Efficient interpersonal skills

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year.

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years.

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

Work setting

• Printing shop

Responsibilities

• Estimate time to complete graphic designs and illustrations.
• Adapt existing illustrations.
• Assist in developing storyboards for electronic productions such as multimedia, interactive and digital products and television advertising and productions.
• 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.
• Produce 2-D and 3-D animated drawings or computer illustrations.
• 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.
• Establish guidelines for illustrators or photographers.
• Prepare sketches, layouts and graphic elements.
• Use existing photo and illustration banks and typography guides.

Additional information – Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Team player

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

• Support for persons with disabilities: Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.).
• Support for newcomers and refugees: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees.
• Support for youths: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment.
• Support for Veterans: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans.
• Support for Indigenous people: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people.
• Supports for visible minorities: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities.