Like a challenge? Then we’ve got a job for you!
Take a pride in what you do and where you work. As Canada’s national public broadcaster and one of its largest cultural institutions. CBC/Radio-Canada brings diverse regional and cultural perspectives into the daily lives of Canadians in English, French and eight Aboriginal languages.
Your function:
- The graphic designer specializing in advertising is essentially a pictorial designer whose main role is to formulate and propose relevant visual solutions, while creating and producing static and dynamic image materials for communications and advertising purposes.
- You may be required to coordinate or oversee production activities, along with those of the various service providers working on your assigned projects.
- Assigned to French Services Communications’ Business Communications unit
We are looking for a candidate with the following:
- Bachelor’s degree in graphics communication or interactive multimedia creation (design and graphic design), or relevant diploma
- Five (5) years’ experience in communications, advertising (concept, production, and brand image development), website and Web ad design, or the equivalent
- Proficient with graphic techniques and computer tools required for Web and print production (Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXpress, Flash [animation], InDesign, ImageReady, or equivalent applications)
- Key assets: knowledge of Flash ActionScript, as well as video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere, FinalCut)
Interview Evaluation Criteria:
- Good general knowledge
- Creative mind, coupled with advanced artistic and design sensibilities
- Able to set off content, come up with original visual signatures (creativity), translate ideas into effective Web design, and communicate well graphically
- Highly skilled at handling several projects at once within tight deadlines
- Stress management, team spirit, flexibility (open-mindedness), interpersonal relations, judgment, good communicator, client service skills
- Able to keep up with emerging trends; insatiable curiosity
- Motivated
If you are seeking a media environment that fosters creativity and innovation, this is the place for you.
We value the importance of a diverse workforce and encourage applications from Aboriginal Peoples, women, members of a visible minority and persons with a disability.
Please visit http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/jobs/ and apply online.
The CBC is committed to equity in employment and programming.
