Computer Graphics Designers
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Job description
These individuals create graphic concepts or participate in designing and creating them. They use specialized software to prepare the make-up, lettering, and layout templates of web or paper documents. They digitize and retouch images. They may also take photographs. They are self-employed or work for:
- Advertising and marketing agencies
- Printing services providers
- Publishing and communication firms
- Multimedia production centres
- Television and film production companies
- Graphic design studios
- Digital print shops
- Various businesses (insurance, engineering, etc.)
Environment
- Controlled ambient temperature
Main tasks
- Note a project’s guidelines and specifications.
- Enter the different elements of a document (titles, text, drawings, illustrations, graphs, etc.) on a computer.
- Assemble documents for printing or multimedia distribution.
- Produce proofs and camera-ready materials using computers, specialized software, graphic tablets, scanners, etc.
- Collaborate with various professionals (Artistic Directors, Graphic Designers, Project Managers, Writers, etc.).
Advancement and mobility
- Experience or additional training leads to Graphic Designer positions.
Training and requirements
Formation
Bachelor’s degree or diploma of college studies
Also required
- Presentation file illustrating creative abilities and artistic talent (portfolio).
Sometimes required
- Experience in designing multimedia products may be required.
Main skills and characteristics
Skills
- Data collection
- Information processing
- Monitoring operations
- Operations and control
- Time management
- Service oriented
- Systems evaluation
- Result evaluation
- Reading comprehension
- Written expression
- Oral expression
- Quality control analysis
- Operation analysis
- Equipment selection
Abilities
- Information organization
- Near vision
- Selective attention
- Hand-arm stability
- Colour perception and distinction
- Written comprehension
- Originality
- Manual dexterity
- Awareness of issues
- Written expression
- Verbal skills
- Digital dexterity
- Oral comprehension
- Classification
Knowledge and attributes
- Capacity to work under pressure
- Autonomy
- Capacity to work in a team
- Attention to detail
- Knowledge of computer science, digital and electronics
- Knowledge of sales and marketing
- Creativity
- Sense of observation
- Commitment to quality
- Knowledge of communication and media
Interests
- Work in the arts, culture, music, or leisure
- Work in an office
- Create, design
- Work in computer science or information and communication technologies (ICT)
- Self-employment
- Make technical plans and drawings
Personality profiles (RIASEC)
- Artistic
- People with this profile prefer to express their emotions and thoughts through various art forms. They like to use their imagination.
- Realistic
- People with this profile prefer carrying out concrete tasks and being physically involved in what they do.
- Investigative
- People with this profile prefer relying on theoretical knowledge before acting. They like observation, analysis and problem solving.
Appellation d’emploi liée (à traduire)
Graphic arts technicians (CNP 52111)
Skill type
Art, culture, recreation and sport
Last update: January 29, 2026
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