Graphic Designer
Posted on Nov 23, 2020 by Aero Sign & Print Inc.
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Location Calgary, AB
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Earnings $27.00 hourly
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Work Hours 35 to 40 hours per week
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Position Permanent Full Time
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Vacancies 1 Vacancy
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Closing Date Feb 11, 2021
Employer
Aero Sign & Print Inc.
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Business Equipment and Computer Applications
- Adobe Illustrator
- JavaScript
- Corel Draw
- MS Office
- Adobe Suite
- Social Media
- WordPress
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check
- Basic security clearance
Work Samples
- Portfolio
- Design sample
Transportation/Travel Information
Public transportation is available
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Sitting
- Tight deadlines
Personal Suitability
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Client focus
Graphic Designer Specific Skills
- 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
- Use existing photo and illustration banks and typography guides
- Establish guidelines for illustrators or photographers
- Co-ordinate sub-contracting
How to Apply
Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, the employer will not consider your job application.
Important notice: This job posting has been provided by an external employer.The Government of Alberta and the Government of Canada are not responsible for the accuracy, authenticity or reliability of the content.
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Interest in synthesizing information to prepare sketches, layouts and graphic elements of the subjects to be rendered using traditional tools, multimedia software and image processing, layout and design software; and in determining the medium best suited to produce desired visual effects and most appropriate vehicle for communication
- METHODICAL
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Interest in precision working to co-ordinate all aspects of production for print, audio-visual and electronic materials such as Web sites, CD-ROMs and interactive terminals; and in estimating costs of materials and time to complete designs
- SOCIAL
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Interest in consulting with clients to establish the overall look, graphic elements and content of communication materials in order to meet their needs; in supervising other graphic designers or graphic arts technicians, in co-ordinating the work of sub-contractors, and in working in a multidisciplinary environment
The interest code helps you figure out if you’d like to work in a particular occupation.
It’s based on the Canadian Work Preference Inventory (CWPI), which measures 5 occupational interests: Directive, Innovative, Methodical, Objective and Social.
Each set of 3 interest codes is listed in order of importance.
A code in capital letters means it’s a strong fit for the occupation.
A code in all lowercase letters means the fit is weaker.
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Interest in synthesizing information to develop and produce realistic or representational sketches and final illustrations, by hand or using computer-assisted design (CAD) software, for printed materials such as books, magazines, packaging, greeting cards and stationery, and in producing 2-D and 3-D animated drawings or computer illustrations
- METHODICAL
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Interest in precision working to produce illustrations and to assist in developing storyboards for electronic productions such as multimedia, interactive and digital products and television advertising and productions; may adapt existing illustrations
- SOCIAL
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Interest in consulting with clients to establish the nature and content of illustrations in order to meet their communication needs
The interest code helps you figure out if you’d like to work in a particular occupation.
It’s based on the Canadian Work Preference Inventory (CWPI), which measures 5 occupational interests: Directive, Innovative, Methodical, Objective and Social.
Each set of 3 interest codes is listed in order of importance.
A code in capital letters means it’s a strong fit for the occupation.
A code in all lowercase letters means the fit is weaker.