drafter
- Calgary, AB, Canada
Full-time
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- Full-time
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- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Overview
Languages
English
Education
Experience an asset
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
Tasks
Type of drafting
Transportation/travel information
Health benefits
Languages
English
Education
- Other trades certificate or diploma
- or equivalent experience
Experience an asset
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Interior
- Non-smoking
- Air conditioned
Tasks
- Read blueprints to determine work requirements
- Develop and prepare design sketches
- Consult with client, engineers or production specialists to establish product requirements
- Review the graphic designer's instructions
- 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
- Prepare sketches, layouts and graphic elements
- Use existing photo and illustration banks and typography guides
- Co-ordinate all aspects of production for print, audio-visual or electronic materials
- Co-ordinate sub-contracting
- Develop and produce realistic or representational sketches and final illustrations
- Work in a multidisciplinary environment
- Adapt existing illustrations
Type of drafting
- Shop drawings
- Detailing drafting
- Presentation drawings
- Image editing software
- MS Office
- Adobe Illustrator
- Corel Draw
Transportation/travel information
- Own vehicle
- Public transportation is available
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Sitting
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Organized
- Team player
- Initiative
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Client focus
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
- Free parking available
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Responsibilities
Read blueprints and prepare design sketches, shop drawings, layouts, and illustrations to meet client and production requirements. Coordinate production and subcontracting, adapt existing illustrations, and collaborate with clients, engineers, designers, and production specialists.
Requirements
A trades certificate or diploma, or equivalent experience, is listed as the education background; experience is an asset. The role calls for drafting and illustration capabilities, familiarity with image-editing software, Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator, and CorelDRAW, and strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
Skills
- Blueprint Reading
- Design Sketching
- Client Consultation
- Shop Drawings
- Detailing Drafting
- Presentation Drawings
- Image Editing
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe Illustrator
- CorelDRAW
- Illustration
- Print Production Coordination
- Attention to Detail
- Oral Communication
- Written Communication
- Teamwork
Benefits
- Dental Plan
- Health Care Plan
- Vision Care Benefits
- Free Parking
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Trades
- Manufacturing
- Art & Design
- Creative & Media
- Engineering
Keywords
- Blueprints
- Design Sketches
- Shop Drawings
- Detailing Drafting
- Presentation Drawings
- Graphic Design
- Illustration
- Image Editing Software
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe Illustrator
- CorelDRAW
- Typography Guides
- Photo Banks
- Print Production
- Audio-Visual Materials
- Electronic Materials
- Subcontracting
- Multidisciplinary Environment
- Plastics Manufacturing