graphic designer

Instant Imprints; Oakville; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A printing services company in Oakville, Ontario is seeking a Graphic Designer to create illustrations and graphic designs. Responsibilities include consulting with clients, producing 2-D and 3-D animations, and managing projects under tight deadlines. The ideal candidate has graphic design qualifications and experience, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. This role necessitates attention to detail, creativity, and effective communication skills. Work must be performed onsite, with no remote options available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 months of experience in a relevant graphic design role.
• Ability to adapt existing illustrations to meet client needs.
• Familiarity with producing 2-D and 3-D animated drawings.

Responsibilities

• Estimate time required for graphic designs and illustrations.
• Consult with clients to determine their communication needs.
• Develop realistic sketches and final illustrations based on guidelines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Creativity

Ability to distinguish between colours

Usability testing

Education

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

Graphic design

Job description

Languages

English

Education

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

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

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
• 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
• 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
• Establish guidelines for illustrators or photographers
• Prepare sketches, layouts and graphic elements
• Use existing photo and illustration banks and typography guides
• Usability testing
• Process files and paperwork

Additional information

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

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Initiative
• Creativity