Graphic Designer
Government of Alberta
part-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Edmonton • 🇨🇦 Canada
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💰 CA$63,760 - CA$83,285 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Reporting to the Manager of Design, Production and Operations, the Graphic Designer is part of a multidisciplinary creative team that develops visual solutions to communicate key messages to targeted audiences.
- The role involves conceptualizing, designing, and producing a variety of graphic materials that support marketing and communications initiatives, educational programs, and wayfinding systems.
- The Graphic Designer applies industry-standard software, typography, and design practices, along with strong conceptual and creative skills.
- The Graphic Designer collaborates closely with fellow designers and graphic production technicians to develop design products that align with communications and marketing needs.
- The role includes consulting with Marketing & Communication colleagues and other team members to define project parameters, offering informed advice on visual communication and production methods, and contributing to continuous improvement while fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
Requirements
- University graduation in a related field (i.e. Arts, Visual Communications, Graphic Design) plus three years related experience; or equivalent as described below.
- Advanced proficiency with Mac computer platform and design software packages (including Adobe Creative Suite) and the Microsoft 365 office applications.
- Knowledge of materials and processes used in print media, exhibit graphics, digital media and indoor/outdoor signage.
- Demonstrated content analysis and problem-solving skills to integrate diverse exhibition 2D graphic products into a consistent whole.
- Knowledge of museum visitor studies and informal learning theory as applied to exhibition development.
- Theoretical and practical knowledge of visual communications as it relates to print media, digital media, environmental graphics, advertising, interpretive displays and indoor/outdoor signage.
- Theoretical and practical knowledge of accessibility standards.
- Effective project management skills, and ability to manage own work independently.
- Class 5 driver's license.
Benefits
- Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
- Leadership and mentorship programs
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
graphic designtypographycontent analysisproblem-solvingproject managementvisual communicationsaccessibility standardsexhibition developmentindoor signageoutdoor signage
Soft skills
collaborationcreativitycommunicationconsultingcontinuous improvementaccountabilityindependent work management
Certifications
University degree in ArtsUniversity degree in Visual CommunicationsUniversity degree in Graphic DesignClass 5 driver's license