Junior Graphics & UI Designer
- Surrey, BC, Canada
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- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
If you thrive in a team-oriented workplace that challenges your skills, to drive your career development, embraces diversity and rewards innovation, with competitive pay and great employee programs, join the Ainsworth, a subsidiary of GDI, team today!
Position Summary:
The Junior Graphics & UI Designer works with the project teams to develop graphical interface screens for building automation system operator workstations. The role will be involved with understanding and representing a variety of systems including HVAC, Hydronic, Lighting, Energy, Security/Accessibility, and more. You will work closely with engineering technicians, service technicians, and customers to understand the visual and operational needs of each unique job and organize the graphics and data in an intuitive manner.
Responsibilities:
- Read/understand mechanical drawings, shop drawings, and controller databases to produce Graphical User Interfaces.
- Occasionally create visual graphics to support the sales department.
- Communicate with customers and service teams to improve the usability of the UI.
- Assist in identifying inefficiencies in the graphics creation process and to help develop solutions to improve efficiency.
- Work individually or coordinate with team members to quickly complete larger projects on schedule.
- Visualize and implement design solutions in a cost-efficient manner.
- Organize information from multiple sources and communicate with other teams or customers when further information is required for optimal accuracy.
- Use creative thinking to design new graphical assets when needed to improve the display of information.
- Understand the use of simple programming logic blocks or scripts to create dynamic data display and user interactions.
Qualifications:
- A strong understanding of web-based design/layouts/iconography
- A strong understanding of the Adobe Suite (Photoshop/Illustrator)
- A basic understanding of HTML/CSS is a bonus
- Ability to communicate and work in teams
- The ability to visualize and implement design solutions quickly and cost efficiently.
- 3D modelling/rendering and image editing/Photoshop experience is an asset.
- A strong, clean visual design sense with an understanding of digital design fundamentals
- High level of attention to detail
- Excellent time-management skills
- The ability to work without supervision
- Good customer relations skills
- Must have their own secure transportation to visit sites
Why work at Ainsworth (a GDI company)?
Ainsworth (a GDI company) is growing at an unprecedented rate and to help attract and retain top talent, we provide benefits on your first day with us. We offer a wide variety of benefits including the following:
Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental and medical benefits, including wellness supports, and generous vacation
Rewards: Service milestones and peer recognition plus Employee Discounts and Incentives
Flexibility: Hybrid working models, where applicable
Diversity: An inclusive organization that embraces diversity and belonging; work in a great team atmosphere with future potential for promotion within company
While we appreciate all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
Ainsworth (a GDI company) is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Qualified designated group members are encouraged to apply as any reasonable accommodation of qualifications will be considered as per our Accommodation Policy, available upon request.
Ainsworth (a GDI company) is an integrated multi-trade company, offering end-to-end services and solutions for all asset maintenance and refurbishment requirements of our customers. We are continually striving to create better and more advanced products as well as provide the highest quality service. We are rapidly growing and need talented professionals to help drive our vision at becoming the best multi-trade company in the country! Join us…. Make a difference.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Junior Graphics & UI Designer at Ainsworth will turn building system drawings and controller data into clear, easy-to-use screens for operators. The role also works with customers and service teams to improve usability and helps streamline how graphics are made.
Requirements
Candidates need a strong grasp of web-based design, layouts and iconography, plus solid Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator skills. Basic HTML/CSS, 3D modelling and good teamwork and self-management are assets.
Skills
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- HTML
- CSS
- Web-based layout design
- Iconography
- Digital design fundamentals
- Reading mechanical and shop drawings
- Basic scripting logic
- 3D modelling
- Rendering
- Image editing
- Visual design
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Customer relations
- Teamwork
- Self-directed work
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental and medical benefits
- Wellness supports
- Generous vacation
- Service milestone and peer recognition
- Employee discounts and incentives
- Hybrid working model
- Promotion potential within company
Categories
- Technology
- Engineering
- Creative & Media
- Manufacturing
Keywords
- UI design
- graphical user interface
- GUI design
- building automation
- BAS
- HVAC
- hydronic systems
- lighting controls
- energy management
- security systems
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- Adobe Creative Suite
- HTML
- CSS
- 3D modelling
- rendering
- iconography
- web design
- mechanical drawings
Seniority
Entry level
Perks
- Generous paid time off
- Performance bonus
- Employee discount
- Wellness program
Tools
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- HTML
- CSS
Languages
- English
Own vehicle
Yes