Work setting

• Game studio
• Graphic design firm
• Private company, corporation or industry

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Estimate time to complete graphic designs and illustrations
• Adapt existing illustrations
• Assist in developing storyboards for electronic productions such as multimedia, interactive and digital products and television advertising and productions
• Consult with clients to determine the nature and content of illustrations in order to meet their communications needs
• Develop and produce realistic or representational sketches and final illustrations
• Produce 2-D and 3-D animated drawings or computer illustrations
• Work in a multidisciplinary environment
• Co-ordinate all aspects of production for print, audio-visual or electronic materials
• 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
• Establish guidelines for illustrators or photographers
• Prepare sketches, layouts and graphic elements
• Use existing photo and illustration banks and typography guides
• Process files and paperwork

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Autodesk 3ds Max
• Unity3D
• Adobe Freehand
• Adobe Suite
• Autodesk Maya
• MS Office
• WordPress
• Adobe Illustrator
• CSS
• HTML
• XHTML
• Adobe Photoshop
• Information technology
• MS Windows
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• MS PowerPoint
• Adobe After Effects

Type of production art

• Animation

Equipment and machinery experience

• Scanner
• Blender

Area of work experience

• Software development

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sitting
• Tight deadlines

Own tools/equipment

• Computer
• Internet access
• Equipment

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Team player
• Creativity

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits