sign maker

Peninsula Signs Ltd.; Sidney; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A graphic design firm located in Sidney, British Columbia, is looking for a skilled individual to perform graphic design and assembly tasks. The role involves using tools to create final products, consulting with clients on design projects, and ensuring a clean and organized work environment. Candidates should have a college education or equivalent experience, attention to detail, and skills in Adobe programs. This position offers various benefits, including health coverage and paid training.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paid learning/training

Free parking available

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is an asset.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Clean work area to maintain a safe environment.
• Use hand tools to assemble parts and components.
• Consult with clients to determine the desired visual effect.
• Estimate time to complete graphic designs and illustrations.
• Work in a multidisciplinary environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Client focus

Education

College/CEGEP or equivalent experience

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Suite

Job description

Overview

Languages

• English

Education

• College/CEGEP
• or equivalent experience

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

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

Work site environment

• Non-smoking
• Air conditioned

Work setting

• Manufacturing or production
• Graphic design firm
• Printing shop

Responsibilities

• Clean work area
• Sand, trim, grind or clean products into final form using hand tools
• Screw, clip, glue, bond, weld or otherwise assemble parts and components to form final products
• Cut, shape and fit materials to form parts and components
• Estimate time to complete graphic designs and illustrations
• 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
• Prepare sketches, layouts and graphic elements
• Use existing photo and illustration banks and typography guides
• Co-ordinate sub-contracting
• Consult with clients to determine the nature and content of illustrations in order to meet their communications needs
• Work in a multidisciplinary environment
• Adapt existing illustrations

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Suite
• Social Media

Equipment and machinery experience

• Hand tools

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Commission
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Travel insurance