sign designer

Overview

Languages: English

Education

College/CEGEP

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

• Graphic design firm
• Printing shop
• Manufacturing or production

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• Work in a multidisciplinary environment
• Co-ordinate sub-contracting
• 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

Experience and Specialization

Computer and Technology Knowledge

• InDesign
• Adobe Suite
• MS Office
• Social Media
• WordPress
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• MS Windows
• Adobe Acrobat Reader

Equipment and Machinery Experience

• Scanner

Additional Information

Transportation/Travel Information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available

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

Benefits

Health Benefits

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

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
• Wellness program