Junior Graphics & UI Designer

Ainsworth; Surrey; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Junior Graphics & UI Designer, where you will collaborate with project teams to create intuitive graphical interfaces for building automation systems. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with various systems including HVAC and Security, while utilizing your creativity to enhance user experiences. With a focus on teamwork and innovation, you will contribute to meaningful projects that drive the company's mission of excellence. Embrace a culture of diversity and growth, and enjoy a range of benefits from day one, including comprehensive health plans and hybrid working models. Make your mark in a rapidly growing organization that values your contributions.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Dental benefits

Medical benefits

Generous vacation

Employee Discounts

Peer recognition programs

Wellness supports

Flexible working models

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of web design and Adobe Suite.
• Ability to communicate and work in teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop graphical interfaces for building automation systems.
• Communicate with customers to improve UI usability.
• Visualize and implement design solutions efficiently.

Skills

Web-based design/layouts/iconography

Adobe Suite (Photoshop/Illustrator)

HTML/CSS

3D modelling/rendering

Attention to detail

Time-management skills

Customer relations skills

Job description

If you thrive in a team-oriented workplace that challenges your skills, drives your career development, embraces diversity, and rewards innovation, with competitive pay and great employee programs, join the Ainsworth, a subsidiary of GDI, team today!

Position Summary: The Junior Graphics & UI Designer works with the project teams to develop graphical interface screens for building automation system operator workstations. The role will involve understanding and representing a variety of systems including HVAC, Hydronic, Lighting, Energy, Security/Accessibility, and more. You will work closely with engineering technicians, service technicians, and customers to understand the visual and operational needs of each unique job and organize the graphics and data in an intuitive manner.

Responsibilities:

1. Read/understand mechanical drawings, shop drawings, and controller databases to produce Graphical User Interfaces.
2. Occasionally create visual graphics to support the sales department.
3. Communicate with customers and service teams to improve the usability of the UI.
4. Assist in identifying inefficiencies in the graphics creation process and help develop solutions to improve efficiency.
5. Work individually or coordinate with team members to quickly complete larger projects on schedule.
6. Visualize and implement design solutions in a cost-efficient manner.
7. Organize information from multiple sources and communicate with other teams or customers when further information is required for optimal accuracy.
8. Use creative thinking to design new graphical assets when needed to improve the display of information.
9. Understand the use of simple programming logic blocks or scripts to create dynamic data display and user interactions.

Qualifications:

1. A strong understanding of web-based design/layouts/iconography.
2. A strong understanding of the Adobe Suite (Photoshop/Illustrator).
3. A basic understanding of HTML/CSS is a bonus.
4. Ability to communicate and work in teams.
5. The ability to visualize and implement design solutions quickly and cost efficiently.
6. 3D modelling/rendering and image editing/Photoshop experience is an asset.
7. A strong, clean visual design sense with an understanding of digital design fundamentals.
8. High level of attention to detail.
9. Excellent time-management skills.
10. The ability to work without supervision.
11. Good customer relations skills.
12. Must have their own secure transportation to visit sites.

Why work at Ainsworth (a GDI company)? Ainsworth (a GDI company) is growing at an unprecedented rate and to help attract and retain top talent, we provide benefits on your first day with us. We offer a wide variety of benefits including the following:

Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental and medical benefits, including wellness supports, and generous vacation.

Rewards: Service milestones and peer recognition plus Employee Discounts and Incentives.

Flexibility: Hybrid working models, where applicable.

Diversity: An inclusive organization that embraces diversity and belonging; work in a great team atmosphere with future potential for promotion within the company.

While we appreciate all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Ainsworth (a GDI company) is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Qualified designated group members are encouraged to apply as any reasonable accommodation of qualifications will be considered as per our Accommodation Policy, available upon request.

Ainsworth (a GDI company) is an integrated multi-trade company, offering end-to-end services and solutions for all asset maintenance and refurbishment requirements of our customers. We are continually striving to create better and more advanced products as well as provide the highest quality service. We are rapidly growing and need talented professionals to help drive our vision at becoming the best multi-trade company in the country!

Join us. Make a difference.

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