graphic designer

King Printing & Signs inc.; Brampton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local printing company in Brampton is seeking a Graphic Designer to supervise a team of designers, consult with clients, and create visual content. The ideal candidate will have a college diploma, 1+ years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills. This permanent role offers 30 hours of work per week in English.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in a related field is required.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise graphic designers or graphic arts technicians.
• Estimate time to complete graphic designs and illustrations.
• Consult with clients to establish the look and content of materials.

Skills

Supervision

Client focus

Creativity

Team player

Education

College diploma or certificate (3 months to less than 1 year)

Job description

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

Tasks

• Supervise other graphic designers or graphic arts technicians
• Estimate time to complete graphic designs and illustrations
• Work in a multidisciplinary environment
• Co-ordinate all aspects of production for print, audio-visual or electronic materials
• Co-ordinate sub-contracting
• 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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Team player
• Creativity
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 30 hours per week