graphic designer

Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional child advocacy organization in Red Deer seeks a Graphic Designer to create engaging illustrations and graphic elements. This role involves consulting with clients, coordinating production, and utilizing Adobe tools to meet communications needs. Candidates should have 2+ years of experience and a strong client focus. Benefits include health plans, retirement savings options, and paid time off.

Benefits

Health benefits

Learning/training paid by employer

Free parking available

Wellness program

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Experience with graphic designs and illustrations.

Responsibilities

• Estimate time to complete graphic designs and illustrations.
• Adapt existing illustrations.
• Consult with clients to determine illustration needs.
• Co-ordinate production aspects for various media.

Skills

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Initiative

Team player

Creativity

Education

College/CEGEP or equivalent experience

Tools

InDesign

Adobe Suite

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education: College/CEGEP or equivalent experience

Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

On site: Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

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
• 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

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• InDesign
• Adobe Suite
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop

Additional information

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Team player
• Creativity

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• On-site recreation and activities
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Wellness program

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

Support for Indigenous people

• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers