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Science, Tech, Engineering and Math (STEM) PGWP Eligible

Graphic designers and illustrators

British Columbia

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$65,175.00 CAD

52120 Graphic designers and illustrators
About

Graphic designers and illustrators create and produce images to communicate information. They structure and organize visuals to represent information through images.

Graphic designers may work in a range of areas including web and digital design, motion design, advertising, branding and marketing. Illustrators may specialize in children’s books, advertising, editorials and humour, medical, scientific and technical illustration, as well as multimedia and digital design.

Main duties & employment requirements

    Graphic designers:

    • Work with clients to set the overall look, graphic elements and visual content of communications materials
    • Research and provide clients with ideas, best practices and concepts
    • Identify the most effective medium to produce the desired visual effect using the best method of communication
    • Develop graphic elements that meet communication or project objectives
    • Prepare sketches, layouts and graphic elements using traditional tools, multimedia software and image processing, layout and design software
    • Estimate the cost of materials and time to complete the project
    • Use existing photo/illustration banks and typography guides, or hire an illustrator or photographer to produce images that meet project needs
    • Establish guidelines for illustrators or photographers
    • Co-ordinate all aspects of production for print, audio-visual or electronic materials, such as websites, social media and other digital media
    • Co-ordinate sub-contractors
    • Work in a multidisciplinary environment
    • May supervise other graphic designers and creative professionals

    Illustrators:

    • Work with clients to determine the nature and content of illustrations to meet project needs
    • 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 or for online/digital distribution
    • Help develop storyboards for electronic productions, such as multimedia, interactive and digital products, and television advertising/productions
    • Produce 2D and 3D animated drawings or computer illustrations
    • May adapt existing illustrations

     

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