Secure Document Designer

Position: Secure Document Designer
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Location: 18 Auriga Drive Ottawa ON Canada
Work Model: Hybrid

Position Summary

As a Secure Document Designer in our Design Department you will leverage your creative abilities and artistic capabilities to prepare conceptual designs and develop and execute final designs with security line work illustrations and digital files for the production of a wide range of security documents (e.g. Banknotes Passports Driver Licence and Identification (DL/ID) cards etc.). We are looking for someone with exceptional creative ability with design composition and illustration skills.

Responsibilities

Conceptual Design & Innovation:

• Creation of conceptual models for security products that can include Banknotes Secure Travel Documents (Passports) Identity Documents Certificates and Cards
• Contribute to ongoing development of new security feature integration through novel design applications
• Conduct research prepare images and artwork for completed concept designs create final artwork files for production

Illustration & Artwork Preparation:

• Prepare illustrations and drawings for concept designs
• Prepare and present design models or proofs for customer presentation

Production Integration & Compliance:

• Review conceptual designs with production staff and implement recommendations for production compliance
• Create and develop secure linework for production
• Participate as required in the approval process during press proof trials and initial production runs to achieve customer sign-off

System & File Management:

• Create operational and comprehensive file management for all assigned projects

Client & Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Interface with Corporate sales management staff and with customers (as required) to understand design requirements and communicate design rationale for all work
• Prepare comprehensive design presentations to support Design/Marketing initiatives

Qualifications :

Education and Knowledge

• Bachelors degree in Graphic Arts/Design/etc. or an equivalent combination of education and additional relevant work experience
• Knowledge of the following:
  • Graphic design principles
  • Secure document design (security features security line work etc.)
  • Integration of Design elements with all applicable features
  • Security Print production processes and requirements
  • Knowledge of security features security printing security line work and associated processes;
• Proficiency in the following:
  • Specialized security design software (JURA JSP or Giori One)
  • Adobe suite of products (Photoshop Illustrator InDesign etc.)
  • Microsoft 365 (Word PowerPoint SharePoint etc.)
• Above average design composition illustration and drawing skills are required with ability to render portraits and subject matter in high detail with exceptional accuracy;

Experience

• 1 years of experience in composition design and integration for security documents

Soft Skills and Competencies

• Creativity
• Research skills
• Interpersonal skills
  • Communication teamwork and collaboration
• Accuracy and Attention to detail (follow technical specifications)
• Organization and time management skills
• Adaptability
• Self-directed

Mandatory Requirements

• Language: Fluency in English (reading writing speaking)

Submission Requirements

A portfolio of work

Additional Information :

Benefits Package

• Relocation assistance Group Benefit Plan Pension Plan Annual Salary review Possible Discretionary Bonuses

Wage: Salary range $80000 - $120000 CAD/year

Contact Information 

Canadian Bank Note Company Limited  
 
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Canadian Bank Note Company (CBN) is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or any other legally protected status.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals including women Indigenous Peoples persons with disabilities visible minorities and members of the 2SLGBTQ community. Our commitment to equity extends to all aspects of employment including recruitment hiring promotion compensation benefits training and development. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive barrier free selection process we ask that if you are contacted regarding the competition for this position you advise the interview coordinator or any accommodation measures you may require.

At CBN we value the unique perspectives and experiences that each employee brings to our organization and we are committed to maintaining a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We believe that diversity and inclusion drive innovation and success and we strive to create an environment where every employee can thrive and contribute to our collective goals.

No phone calls or agencies please.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time