Graphic designer

Tobermory; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

DIGI Technologies International Inc. in Mississauga, ON is seeking a Graphic Designer to join the team. The role involves supervising several designers, coordinating design production, and creating both 2-D and 3-D visuals for print, digital, and audiovisual materials.

The position requires strong client communication, a solid design portfolio, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment. Permanent, full-time with standard hours in a printing/design setting.

Qualifications

• Fluent English required.
• College certificate/diploma (1–2 years) in design-related field.
• 3–5 years of related graphic design experience.
• Ability to supervise 3–4 people.
• Able to work in a non-smoking, air-conditioned environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise 3–4 graphic designers and graphics technicians.
• Estimate time required to complete design and illustration tasks.
• Adapt existing illustrations for new projects.
• Assist in storyboards for electronic productions and TV ads.
• Consult with clients to determine the look and content of illustrations.

Skills

Fluent English

Team leadership

Graphic design experience

Time management

Client communication

Education

College certificate/diploma (1-2 years)

Tools

Unity3D

Adobe Freehand

Corel Draw

Linux

Adobe Creative Suite

MS Office

WordPress

Python

MS Windows

Job description

DIGI Technologies International Inc. based in 5200 Dixie road, Mississauga, ON L4W 1E4 is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Graphic designer who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Weekend, Shift, Overtime, On Call, Flexible Hours, To be determined and Morning.

Employer Name: DIGI Technologies International Inc.
Position: Graphic designer
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $34.65 hourly / 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: 5200 Dixie road, Mississauga, ON L4W 1E4

• The candidate will be responsible for supervising other graphic designers and graphic arts technicians.
• The candidate must estimate the time required to complete graphic design and illustration.
• The candidate must adapt existing illustrations.
• The candidate will be responsible for assisting in the development of storyboards for electronic productions such as multimedia, interactive, and digital products, as well as television advertisements and productions.
• The candidate must consult with clients to determine the nature and content of illustrations in order to meet their communication needs.
• The candidate must develop and produce realistic or representational sketches, as well as final illustrations.
• The candidate must produce 2-D and 3-D animated drawings or computer illustrations.
• The candidate must be able to work in a multidisciplinary environment.
• The candidate will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of production for print, audiovisual, and electronic materials.
• The candidate will be responsible for coordinating subcontracts.
• The candidate must consult with clients to determine the overall look, graphic elements, and content of communications materials.
• The candidate must determine the medium best suited to produce the desired visual effect and the most appropriate vehicle for communication.
• The candidate must develop graphic elements that meet the client’s objectives.
• The candidate must establish guidelines for illustrators or photographers.
• The candidate must prepare sketches, layouts, and graphic elements.
• The candidate must use existing photo and illustration banks, as well as typography guides.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• The candidate must have a College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 3 to 5 years of experience in a related industry.
• The candidate must be able to supervise 3 to 4 people.
• The work environment is nonsmoking and air-conditioned.

Work setting

• The candidate must work in a printing shop, corporation, and graphic design firm.

Computer and technology knowledge

• The candidate must be knowledgeable about Unity3D, Adobe Freehand, Corel Draw, Linux, Adobe Suite,MS Office,WordPress, MS Windows andPython.

Security and safety

• The candidate should undergo a thorough basic security clearance.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate should have an eye for details.
• The candidate must be able to distinguish between colours.
• The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions
• The candidate will be expected to manage a large workload.
• The candidate must finished the work with in the given time line.