Graphic arts technicians

NOC

52111

assist in conceptualizing projects, interpreting design specifications, preparing page make-up, lay-out and lettering, and preparing materials for press, electronic or multimedia publishing.

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Full NOC Description

Graphic arts technicians assist in conceptualizing a project, interpreting design specifications or sketches, preparing the page make-up, lay-out and lettering, and preparing production materials for press, electronic or multimedia publishing. They are employed by publishing, communications, advertising, marketing, printing and multimedia establishments, and by television and film production companies. They may also be self-employed.

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

Review the graphic designer's instructions

Produce or assist in developing and producing design concepts

Capture elements such as titles, text, drawings, illustrations, graphics, lettering and colour harmonization, using a computer

Produce computerized images and drawings

Digitize images using peripherals and transform them using retouching systems, graphic palettes or specialized software

Perform the layout, page make-up and placement using the conceptual mock-ups provided

Produce proofs and camera-ready materials and prepare film and any other prepress materials

Paint or ink individual cells of 2-D or 3-D animated drawings according to animator's specifications using an electronic palette

Lay out, draw or paint letters, figures, logos and designs for windows, advertisements, billboards, vehicles, books and publications using specialized software or painting equipment

Work in an interdisciplinary environment.

Also Known As

animated cartoon technician
animation painter
computer graphics technician
graphics technician
multimedia graphic design technician

Requirements

Employment Requirements

A college diploma in commercial or graphic arts, computer graphics or animated design is required.

Experience or training in multimedia design at a post-secondary, college or technical institution may be required.

Creative ability and artistic talent, as demonstrated by a portfolio of work, are required.

Provincial Regulation

Not Provincially Regulated

Employment by Sex

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33.3%

Female

66.7%

Male

Employment by age

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15-24

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25-34

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35-44

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45-54

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55-64

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65+

Employment by highest level of education

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No Certificate, Diploma or Degree

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High School, Diploma or Equivalent

0.0%

Apprenticeship or Trades Certificate or Diploma

0.0%

College or University Below Bachelor Level

13.6%

University - Bachelor Level or Above

Employment by Industry

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36.4%

Professional, scientific and technical services

18.2%

Information and cultural industries

13.6%

Arts, entertainment and recreation

31.8%

All Other Industries

Employment by Economic Regions

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Northeast

54.50%

Southeast

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Southwest

22.70%

Central

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Northwest

Economic Regions

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Annual Average Salary by Economic Regions

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Northeast

$66,000

Southeast

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Southwest

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Central

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Northwest

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Hourly Median Wages by Economic Regions

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Salary

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Employment Outlook

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