Job Description

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

• Bachelor’s 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

• 4+ 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)
• Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain Government of Canada Secret (Level II) clearance

Submission Requirements

A portfolio of work