sign maker

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Non-smoking
• Air conditioned

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Manufacturing or production
• Graphic design firm
• Printing shop

Responsibilities

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 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

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Suite
• Social Media

Equipment and machinery experience

• Hand tools

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Initiative
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent written communication
• Client focus

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

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