Description:
Role Responsibilities
The graphic designer position is part of a central team of creative professionals providing expert design services to clients across government. Working with a high degree of independence and in a collaborative manner, the graphic designer acts as a steward of the Government of Alberta brand, applying the visual identity standards to their work while championing best-in-class design and production standards throughout the organization.
The successful candidate will:
- Provide professional graphic design services and support to cross-government visual communications initiatives
- Design graphics and produce layouts for a wide variety of communications products, including but not limited to reports, identity systems, signage, promotional material, screen graphics, infographics
- Help ensure government visual communications materials meet project objectives
- Provide clients with valuable consultation opportunities, from initial project discussions through to completion
- Design static graphics and produce layouts for web and print, as required
- Partner closely with copywriters, other designers, and communication advisors
- Demonstrated understanding of design fundamentals, including composition and typography
- A strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite – specifically Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign
- Knowledge of emerging design trends
- An ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects with varied timelines
- Knowledge of accessibility considerations and the principles of inclusive design
- Motion design, illustration and/or video editing skills are considered a bonus but not required
- A great portfolio and/or demo reel