Designer, Infographics B (French Services) (On Site)

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Work at CBC/Radio-Canada

At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance. 
 
Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting, ever-changing industry? Whether it be in front of the camera, on air, online or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.

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Your role

Reporting to a Senior Manager and in close collaboration with the directing team, you will actively participate in the production of video content for the french news sector at CBC/Radio-Canada.

As a motion designer, you will be responsible for designing and animating graphics that will be included in environment-related news video content. You must make creative, innovative suggestions so that the elements produced are aligned with editorial content, follow the project’s style guide and are tailored to the format of the delivery platforms (web, social media and television) and target audience, while respecting our Journalistic Standards and Practices.

You will be in charge of developing, planning and creating the graphic design for content. You will work on a daily basis with reporters and producers, and attend brainstorming sessions with the whole team.

Essential qualities for this position include creativity, the ability the manage multiple projects simultaneously, in-depth knowledge of all platforms, strong proficiency with graphic design and animation software as well as experience producing multiplatform content.

This position requires full-time on-site presence.

We are looking for a candidate with the following:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or interactive multimedia design.
• Three (3) or more years’ experience creating and producing animations for digital media.

Skills:

• Proficient knowledge of graphic design, animation and video editing software (Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Final Cut Pro and/or Premiere).
• Proficient knowledge of 3D animation software, an asset.
• Good knowledge of motion design trends.
• Experience producing multiplatform digital content.
• Excellent knowledge of spoken and written French : working language is French.
• Knowledge of the English language, an asset.
• Ability to work well under pressure for extended periods.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of editorial and technological trends in digital content creation, an asset.
• Interest in national and international current events, an asset.
• Knowledge of Radio-Canada’s Journalistic Standards and Practices. 

Shortlisted candidates will be tested as follows:

• Presentation of a digital portfolio is mandatory.
• Practical test aimed at assessing your animation skills and abilities in the context of producing an editorial video.
• Interview. Questions on current events will be asked.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.
 

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next

step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes:  

• A mandatory Criminal record check. 

• Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country’s diversity. That’s because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. That’s why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada’s public broadcaster. For more information, visit the Diversity and Inclusion section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to [email protected].
 
You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our corporate website. All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest. In the event that you become an employee, it will be important to inform us, as quickly as possible, of any situation that, because of your hiring, constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.

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