Graphic Arts Technician

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: French
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Education: College/CEGEP
- Experience: Experience an asset
- or equivalent experience
**Work site environment**:

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

- Graphic design firm
- Printing shop
**Tasks**:

- Design and layout pages
- Set type for printing
- Arrange for project printing and publication
- Perform the layout, page make-up and placement using the conceptual mock-ups provided
- Produce computerized images and drawings
- Review the graphic designer's instructions
**Computer and technology knowledge**:

- QuarkXpress
- Adobe Photoshop
- MS Outlook
- MS Word
- Adobe Illustrator
**Type of production art**:

- General production art
- Exhibit
- Product packaging
- Industrial production art
- Corporate identity
- Signs or billboards
- Print advertising
- Publication art
- Annual reports
- Forms
- Greeting cards
**Area of specialization**:

- Graphic design
- Commercial art
**Security and safety**:

- Criminal record check
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Tight deadlines
**Personal suitability**:

- Client focus
- Dependability
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
**Other benefits**:

- Free parking available