graphic designer

Education

• College / CEGEP

Work setting

• Corporation
• Printing shop
• Magazine or journal publisher
• Publishing house
• Industrial
• Private company, corporation or industry
• Private sector

Tasks

• Supervise other graphic designers or graphic arts technicians
• Estimate time to complete graphic designs and illustrations
• Adapt existing 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
• Work in a multidisciplinary environment
• Co-ordinate all aspects of production for print, audio-visual or electronic materials
• Co-ordinate sub-contracting
• Consult with clients to establish the overall look, graphic elements and content of communications materials
• Develop the graphic elements that meet the clients' objectives
• Establish guidelines for illustrators or photographers
• Prepare sketches, layouts and graphic elements
• Use existing photo and illustration banks and typography guides
• Copywrite
• Usability testing
• Process files and paperwork

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

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

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

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years