graphic designer

Location

Drumheller, AB | Canada

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Urban area
• Printing shop
• Newspaper publisher

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Estimate costs of materials and 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 all aspects of production for print, audio-visual or electronic materials
• 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

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Corel Draw
• InDesign
• Adobe Suite
• Adobe Illustrator

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sitting
• Tight deadlines

Personal suitability

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

Job tags

Salary

$28 per hour