Web/Graphic Design Consultant (NOC: 5241 Graphic designers & illustrators)

Alpha Consultants; Canada; Remote; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Web/Graphic Design Consultant (NOC: 5241 - Graphic designers and illustrators)

Work Setting

Graphic design firm, Corporation, Independent Consulting

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Transportation and Travel Information

Own transportation

Ability to Supervise

1 to 2 people

Own Tools/Equipment

Computer, Printer, Internet access

Work Location Information

Work from home

Work Samples

Portfolio, Website URL, Published work, Design sample, Example of completed work

Personal Suitability

Client focus, Excellent oral communication, Excellent written communication, Effective interpersonal skills, Team player, Initiative

Additional Skills

Supervise other graphic designers or graphic arts technicians, Estimate costs of materials and time to complete graphic designs and illustrations, Adapt existing illustrations, Work in a multidisciplinary environment

Business Equipment and Computer Applications

Adobe Freehand, PageMaker, Corel Draw, InDesign, Social Media (Google, Facebook, Instagram, etc.), MS Office, Adobe Suite, WordPress, Adobe Illustrator, XHTML, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, PHP

Graphic Designer Specific Skills

Develop the graphic elements that meet the clients' objectives, Co-ordinate sub-contracting, Co-ordinate all aspects of production for print, audio-visual or electronic materials, Establish guidelines for illustrators or photographers, Use existing photo and illustration banks and typography guides, 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, Prepare sketches, layouts and graphic elements

Illustrator Specific Skills

Produce 2-D and 3-D animated drawings or computer illustrations, 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, Assist in developing storyboards for electronic productions

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years or equivalent experience

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

Vacancies

2

Hours: 10 to 40 Hours / Week As per collective agreement, Piecework, Commission

Marketed to: Students, Newcomers to Canada, Apprentices (Candidates with experience in Web/Graphic Designer position is an asset)

Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full time, Telework (work from home)