Secure Document Designer
Canadian Bank Note Company (CBN) is a trusted leader in secure technology solutions for governments and businesses worldwide. As a Secure Document Designer, you will leverage your creative abilities to prepare conceptual designs and develop final designs for a wide range of security documents, collaborating with clients and stakeholders throughout the process.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Prepare illustrations and drawings for concept designs
- Prepare and present design models or proofs for customer presentation
- 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
- Create operational and comprehensive file management for all assigned projects
- 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
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Graphic Arts/Design/etc. or an equivalent combination of education and additional relevant work experience
- Knowledge of graphic design principles
- Knowledge of secure document design (security features, security line work, etc.)
- Knowledge of integration of design elements with all applicable features
- Knowledge of security print production processes and requirements
- Knowledge of security features, security printing, security line work and associated processes
- Proficiency in specialized security design software (JURA JSP or Giori “One”)
- Proficiency in Adobe suite of products (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.)
- Proficiency in 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
- 1+ years of experience in composition, design and integration for security documents
- Fluency in English (reading, writing, speaking)
- 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
Benefits
- An industry-leading defined contribution pension plan with company matching contributions (up to 5%) and payment of service fees
- Best-in-class health, medical, and life insurance benefits
- Access to virtual and telehealth services and apps
- Very progressive fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits to support all definitions of family
- Relocation assistance
- Group Benefit Plan
- Pension Plan
- Annual Salary review
- Possible Discretionary Bonuses
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