Job summary:

Founded in 1997, The Sign Shop was built from the ground up by Jim Tarnava. Jim mastered the trade under the tutelage of his own father, Jocko, who owned a sign shop in Alberta.

Job description:

Graphic designer and layout artist (NOC 5241)

Job details

•  Location: New Westminster, BC
•  Salary: $26.00 / hour
•  Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
•  Employment groups: Students, Youth, Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces, Visible minorities, Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada, Seniors
•  Terms of employment: Permanent, Full time40 hours / week
•  Start date: As soon as possible
•  Employment conditions: Morning, Day

Job requirements

Languages: English

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years or Bachelor Degree

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Additional Skills

Supervise other graphic designers or graphic arts technicians, Estimate costs of materials and time to complete graphic designs and illustrations, Adapt existing illustrations, Work in a multidisciplinary environment

Business Equipment and Computer Applications

Autodesk 3ds Max, Adobe Freehand, Corel Draw, InDesign, Adobe Suite, MS Office, Adobe Illustrator, HTML

Graphic Designer Specific Skills

Use existing photo and illustration banks and typography guides, Co-ordinate all aspects of production for print, audio-visual or electronic materials, Co-ordinate sub-contracting, Develop the graphic elements that meet the clients' objectives, Establish guidelines for illustrators or photographers, Prepare sketches, layouts and graphic elements, Determine the medium best suited to produce the desired visual effect and the most appropriate vehicle for communication, Consult with clients to establish the overall look, graphic elements and content of communications materials

Illustrator Specific Skills

Consult with clients to determine the nature and content of illustrations in order to meet their communications needs, Assist in developing storyboards for electronic productions, Develop and produce realistic or representational sketches and final illustrations, Produce 2-D and 3-D animated drawings or computer illustrations.

Fabricator Specific Skills would be an asset
Installing vinyl directly onto buildings, windows and vehicles.  Operating a Laminator and Vinyl cutter.  Building and installing dimensional letters and metal signs.  Buidling and installing Light Boxes and Awnings.  Class 5 Driver's License, Capable of lifting 50 lbs.

How to apply

By email: signshopbc97@gmail.com