graphic designer

Location

Etobicoke, ON | Canada

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

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

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Supervise other graphic designers or graphic arts technicians
• Estimate costs of materials and time to complete graphic designs and illustrations
• Develop and produce realistic or representational sketches and final illustrations
• 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
• 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
• Establish guidelines for illustrators or photographers
• Prepare sketches, layouts and graphic elements
• Use existing photo and illustration banks and typography guides

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Initiative
• Team player

Job tags

Salary

$26.47 per hour