Summary of the Graphic Designer job at Canadian Bank Note Company

Company Description

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 at CBN. We 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.

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

Mandatory Qualifications

• Legally eligible to work in Canada
• Fluent in English
• 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 techniques for visual content generation and ability to critically evaluate, refine, and improve AI-generated outputs to ensure quality, originality, and suitability for production.

• Understanding of responsible AI practices, including intellectual property considerations, copyright compliance, privacy and security considerations, content authenticity and attribution
• Proficiency with:
  • Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
  • Adobe Firefly, Adobe Generative Fill, Microsoft Copilot, Midjourney, DALL-E, or other generative AI design platforms
  • Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint

• 3+ years of graphic design experience in a print production environment.
• Experience leveraging AI tools for concept exploration, visual ideation, image generation and enhancement, creative asset development, workflow optimization
• Experience creating production-ready artwork and managing projects from concept through final delivery.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to develop and execute design solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Arts or additional training in digital design, user experience design, design technology, or emerging creative technologies.

• 5+ years of graphic design experience in print production environment.
• Experience working in a print production environment.
• Experience evaluating and adopting new creative technologies to improve design workflows.

• Digital curiosity and interest in emerging creative technologies.
• Continuous learning mindset and commitment to professional development.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to identify opportunities to improve creative processes through technology and innovation.

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity Statement

Our organization is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We actively encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and LGBTQ2+ individuals.

We are dedicated to removing barriers and fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects society and we are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please contact us at recruitment@cbnco.com so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

AI Use in Recruitment Statement

As part of our commitment to transparency and fairness in hiring, we disclose that artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used at certain stages of our recruitment process. These tools assist in tasks such as resume screening, candidate matching, and interview scheduling. All AI-assisted decisions are subject to human oversight to ensure fairness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable laws.

We are committed to the responsible, transparent, and accountable use of AI, in alignment with Ontario’s Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence Directive and the requirements under the Working for Workers Four Act. This includes taking steps to mitigate bias, protect candidate privacy, and ensure that AI does not unfairly influence hiring outcomes.

If you have questions or concerns about how AI is used in our hiring process, please contact us at recruitment@cbnco.com .