Junior Graphics & UI Designer

Ainsworth; Surrey; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary service provider in Surrey, Canada is seeking a Junior Graphics & UI Designer. In this role, you will create graphical interfaces for building automation systems and collaborate closely with engineering teams. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of design principles and experience with Adobe Suite. This position offers a hybrid work model and competitive benefits from day one.

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and medical benefits

Flexible working models

Employee Discounts and Incentives

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of web-based design and layouts.
• Ability to communicate and work in teams.
• Good customer relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Create Graphical User Interfaces from mechanical drawings.
• Improve usability of the UI based on customer feedback.
• Visualize and implement design solutions quickly.

Skills

Web-based design/layouts/iconography

Adobe Suite (Photoshop/Illustrator)

Communication and teamwork

3D modelling/rendering and image editing

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

If you thrive in a team-oriented workplace that challenges your skills, to drive 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 be involved with 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

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

Qualifications

• A strong understanding of web-based design/layouts/iconography
• A strong understanding of the Adobe Suite (Photoshop/Illustrator)
• A basic understanding of HTML/CSS is a bonus
• Ability to communicate and work in teams
• The ability to visualize and implement design solutions quickly and cost efficiently.
• 3D modelling/rendering and image editing/Photoshop experience is an asset.
• A strong, clean visual design sense with an understanding of digital design fundamentals
• High level of attention to detail
• Excellent time-management skills
• The ability to work without supervision
• Good customer relations skills
• 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 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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