Job Description

Ward’s Hydraulic Services Ltd located at 945 Memorial Drive, Fort McMurray, AB, T9K 0K4, has a full-time and permanent vacancy for a Web Designer at our office. The incumbent will perform duties related to include web design and graphic design.

Web Designer

• Establish design guidelines, standards and optimal design practice
• Maintain design database as per website design requirement
• Keep up to date with current design, visual art trends and best practices
• Adapt to project roadblocks with a solution-driven approach
• Maintain the appearance of Web sites regularly, by applying content standards
• Design visual imagery for Web sites and ensure that it is consistent with the organization’s image
• Incorporate features and functionalities into Web sites to ensure that customers can easily browse the production categories
• Create and optimize content for the Web site using a variety of graphics, database, animation and other software
• Test and improve the design of a Web site
• Regular web content maintenance and testing of website as per business requirements
• Ensure that downtime on website is minimal to none
• Coordinate team members to develop Website graphics, content, capacity and interactivity
• Create 2D / 3D parts and assembly designs for marketing and manufacturing, including web and motion graphics

Graphic Designer

• Develop 3D product models and animations based on company requirements for promotional and training purposes, ensuring they align with branding and communication needs.
• Decide whether to use 3D renders, animations, or interactive content to effectively showcase product functionality in marketing videos and training materials.
• Create realistic 3D product models and animations to meet company objectives for marketing, training, and technical visualization
• Design, model, and animate products using software such as Blender, Unreal Engine, and Twin motion to produce high-quality visuals
• Handle 3D product visualization and animation production for digital platforms, mainly focusing on video and interactive training materials
• English is the workplace language

Education

Degree in computer science or completion of college diploma in graphic arts, web design from any jurisdiction

Experience

• Knowledge of 3D (Blender, 3D Max)
• Knowledge of Animation and Unreal Engine
• Knowledge of computer design tools (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Video editing skills
• Industry knowledge will be an asset

Wages and Hours

• $30.29 per hour, paid bi-weekly
• Average 40 hours per week, Overtime will be paid after 40 hours @ 1.5
• No weekends, unless requested by Management
• Single accommodation that is not more than 30 % of the gross wages will be found for the employee. Employee must pay the accommodation.
• Relocation assistance will be provided

Benefits

• Life Insurance
• Dental, Vision
• Medical and extended medical health care

How to apply

Please send the following to us at [email protected]
• Resume
• 3 references
• Copy of your diploma or degree in web design or graphic design

If all of the above is not submitted, your application will not be considered

Required languages: English

Education level: Degree in computer science or completion of college diploma in graphic arts, web design from any jurisdiction

Required skills: • Knowledge of 3D (Blender, 3D Max) • Knowledge of Animation and Unreal Engine • Knowledge of computer design tools (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop) • Video editing skills • Industry knowledge will be an asset

Closest intersection: 945 Memorial Drive, Fort McMurray, AB, T9K 0K4