illustrator and graphic designer

Government of Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Toronto is seeking a Graphic Designer to supervise and lead design projects. This role requires a Bachelor's degree, 3 to 5 years experience, and proficiency in tools like Adobe Suite and Autodesk Maya. Responsibilities include client consultations, developing illustrations, and supervising other designers. The position demands attention to detail, creativity, and the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Work is to be completed on-site with no remote options.

Qualifications

• Experience of 3 to less than 5 years in graphic design.
• Ability to produce 2-D and 3-D animated drawings.

Responsibilities

• Supervise graphic designers and technicians.
• Estimate time for graphic projects.
• Assist in developing storyboards for multimedia.
• Consult with clients for communication needs.
• Develop realistic sketches and final illustrations.
• Coordinate production for audiovisual and electronic materials.

Skills

Supervision

Creative design

Client consultation

Usability testing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Adobe Suite

Autodesk Maya

Python

Houdini

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

NUKE

Unreal Engine

V-Ray

Social Media

MS Office

MS Windows

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Private company, corporation or industry

Responsibilities 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
• 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
• Usability testing

Supervision

• Internship

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• Houdini
• NUKE
• PFTrack
• iOS
• Adobe Suite
• Autodesk Maya
• MS Office
• Social Media
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• MS Windows
• Python
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• MS PowerPoint
• Adobe After Effects
• Adobe Lightroom
• Unreal Engine
• V-Ray
• Adobe Premiere Pro

Type of production art

• Animation
• Visual effects

Equipment and machinery experience

• Scanner

Area of specialization

• User experience design

Economic specialization

• Retail business

Additional information Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Initiative
• Team player
• Creativity