Sign Maker

Work Term: Temporary
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week
- Education: College/CEGEP
- Experience: Experience an asset
**Work site environment**:

- Non-smoking
- Air conditioned
**Work setting**:

- Manufacturing or production
- Graphic design firm
- Printing shop
**Tasks**:

- Clean work area
- Sand, trim, grind or clean products into final form using hand tools
- Screw, clip, glue, bond, weld or otherwise assemble parts and components to form final products
- Cut, shape and fit materials to form parts and components
- Estimate costs of materials and time to complete graphic designs and illustrations
- 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
- Co-ordinate sub-contracting
- Consult with clients to determine the nature and content of illustrations in order to meet their communications needs
- Work in a multidisciplinary environment
- Adapt existing illustrations
**Computer and technology knowledge**:

- MS Office
- Adobe Illustrator
- InDesign
- Adobe Suite
- Social Media
- WordPress
**Equipment and machinery experience**:

- Hand tools
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Own transportation
- Public transportation is available
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Attention to detail
- Fast-paced environment
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Work under pressure
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Sitting
- Large workload
- Tight deadlines
**Personal suitability**:

- Excellent oral communication
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Initiative
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent written communication
- Client focus
**Screening questions**:

- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
**Financial benefits**:

- Bonus
- Commission
- Mileage paid
**Long term benefits**:

- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Long-term care insurance
**Other benefits**:

- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Travel insurance