graphic designer

CyberMeteors; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Canada is seeking a Graphic Designer to supervise and coordinate projects in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will have a diploma relevant to graphic design with 1-2 years of experience, capable of producing both 2-D and 3-D representations. You will work closely with clients to realize their vision and ensure communication objectives are met through effective graphic elements.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of graphic design experience required.
• Diploma or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Proficient with both 2-D and 3-D graphics.

Responsibilities

• Supervise graphic designers and technicians.
• Estimate time for graphic designs and illustrations.
• Develop and produce sketches and illustrations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to distinguish between colours

Work under pressure

Education

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

Tools

Computer

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

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

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

• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Willing to relocate
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Supervise other graphic designers or graphic arts technicians
• 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
• 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
  
  

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools/equipment

• Computer
  
  

Employment groups

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

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