Graphic Designer

• Compensation: CAD 60,000 - CAD 75,000 - yearly

Canadian Bank Note Company (CBN) is a leader and trusted provider of secure document and adjacent enterprise-level system solutions across the following domains: border security, civil identity, driver licence/identification and vehicle information, excise control, currency, lotteries and charitable gaming.

Our Corporate Philosophy and 7 Core Principles shape and guide our corporate behaviours and underpin the sense of community you will experience  seek long-term relationships with our employees and offer a competitive compensation package that includes health, medical and life insurance benefits and a defined contribution pension plan with company matching.

Position: Graphic Designer

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Location: Ottawa, ON
Work Model: Hybrid

Job Status: Existing Vacancy

Position Summary

As a Graphic Designer with experience in print design, you will be introduced to security design and printing and receive training to undertake this specialized work. As your experience increases, you will learn to design a variety of secure documents, including Driver Licences, Identification Cards, Travel Documents, and Banknotes. Leveraging both traditional design expertise and emerging AI-assisted creative technologies, you will contribute to the development of visually compelling, secure, and production-ready solutions that meet stringent client, regulatory, and manufacturing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Become immersed in the Security Printing industry and undergo all appropriate training to enable you to create secure documents from concept through to production-ready artwork.
• Create visually appealing and impactful designs that support CBN client needs and initiatives. Collaborate with various internal departments (Business Development, Marketing, Manufacturing, etc.) throughout the design process to ensure alignment, compliance, and successful project execution.
• Utilize AI-enabled design and creative tools to support concept development, design exploration, image generation, image enhancement, asset creation, and workflow efficiency while maintaining the highest standards of quality, originality, and security.
• Review, refine, and adapt AI-generated outputs to ensure they meet design objectives, technical specifications, accessibility considerations, brand standards, and production requirements.
• Evaluate and incorporate emerging design technologies and industry best practices to enhance creative processes and support continuous innovation within the design team.
• Apply sound professional judgment when using AI tools, ensuring compliance with organizational policies, intellectual property requirements, privacy considerations, and security standards.
• Manage your own projects and ensure all deliverables are completed on time and are suitable for client presentation or production.
• Work independently or collaboratively with other Design Team members as required.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of design workflows, tools, and creative processes within a secure production environment.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Legally eligible to work in Canada
• Able to obtain (in a timely manner) and maintain Government of Canada Secret (Level II) security clearance

Minimum Qualifications

• College diploma in Graphic Arts, Graphic Design, Visual Communications (or a related field) or equivalent additional years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of graphic design principles, layout and composition, typography, colour theory, print production processes and requirements and ability to create visually compelling designs while adhering to technical specifications and production requirements.
• Knowledge of prompt engineering…