Graphics Designer – City of Burnaby

Graphics Designer

Competition No.: 2021-114
Duration: Regular Full Time
Salary: $5,320 – 5,538 – 5,771 – 6,011 – 6,264 /month
Last Updated: 4/29/21 8:45 AM

Description
The goal of the City of Burnaby and its employees is to consistently deliver first class service and services to our community. With this in mind, we hire people who share the same passion, those with the drive and determination to grow with and contribute to our already exceptional team. People like you!

This is advanced creative design and skilled technical work developing the layout and design of a variety of the City’s print and online marketing and communications materials, including publications, brochures, ads, posters, newsletters and maps. An incumbent also develops graphics and artwork suited to a particular need or project using various methods and techniques through the use of Adobe Creative Suite. The work also involves digital photography and the use of scanned images and video in the production of creative design solutions in both static and audiovisual displays including PowerPoint and online videos. The Graphic Designer works closely with City and department staff in designing materials to assist with the communications and marketing of programs, special events and displays, and liaises with both internal and external contacts on matters related to the work. Other responsibilities include writing, editing and proofreading of program copy; consulting with printers and other contractors on price, quality and delivery, and ensures cost effectiveness of completed work. Efficient project management, from the development of timelines, to the coordination and follow up of printing is essential. Performs related work as required.

Qualifications include completion of a two year diploma program in Commercial or Graphic Design with sound related experience preferably in a Municipal Government environment. Proficiency in the prepation of communication and marketing material and in the use of materials, equipment, and software used in the work (ie. Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat Pro and Premiere Pro, and MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint etc.) Sound knowledge of the operation of photographic equipment. The demonstrated ability to advance work on a variety of projects, working within a defined budget and consistently meet deadlines is critical. Driver’s license for the Province of British Columbia is required.

Please apply online by May 10, 2021. 

Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview.
Please contact Human Resources at 604-294-7303 if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

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