graphic designer

CYBERMETEORS; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in graphic design seeks a Graphic Designer to supervise a small team and develop visual content for various media. The role involves client consultation, project coordination, and creating illustrations and animations. Candidates should have a diploma and relevant experience, with a strong ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Diversity and cross-cultural training

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in graphic design.
• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Supervise other graphic designers or graphic arts technicians.
• Estimate time to complete graphic designs and illustrations.
• Consult with clients to determine the nature and content of illustrations.

Skills

Supervision

Graphic Design

Illustration

Multimedia Production

Client Consultation

Education

College or CEGEP diploma

Tools

Computer

Job description

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

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Willing to relocate

Tasks

• Supervise other graphic designers or graphic arts technicians
• Estimate time to complete graphic designs and 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
• 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
• Process files and paperwork

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Transportation / travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Ability to distinguish between colours

Own tools / equipment

• Computer

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and / or refugees

Supports for visible minorities

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities