Screening questions

Are you willing to relocate for this position?; Do you have education in this field of employment?

Illustrator Specific Skills

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; Assist in developing storyboards for electronic productions; Produce 2-D and 3-D animated drawings or computer illustrations

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; Develop the graphic elements that meet the clients' objectives; Prepare sketches, layouts and graphic elements; Use existing photo and illustration banks and typography guides; Establish guidelines for illustrators or photographers; Co-ordinate all aspects of production for print, audio-visual or electronic materials; Co-ordinate sub-contracting

Personal Suitability

Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Client focus

Ability to Supervise 1 to 2 people

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Attention to detail; Ability to distinguish between colours; Sitting; Tight deadlines

Work Samples

Portfolio; Published work; Design sample; Example of completed work; Website URL

Work Setting Graphic design firm

Applications Adobe Dreamweaver

Additional Skills

Estimate costs of materials and time to complete graphic designs and illustrations; Work in a multidisciplinary environment; Supervise other graphic designers or graphic arts technicians; Adapt existing illustrations

Business Equipment and Computer Applications

Adobe Illustrator; JavaScript; HTML; CSS; InDesign; MS Office; Adobe After Effects; Adobe Suite; Social Media; WordPress; XHTML; Adobe Premiere Pro

Experience 5 years or more

Education College/CEGEP

Languages English or French