Canadian Bank Note Company (CBN) is a trusted leader in secure technology solutions for governments and businesses worldwide. The Secure Document Designer will leverage creative abilities to prepare conceptual designs and develop final designs for various security documents such as banknotes and passports.
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)
- A portfolio of work
Benefits
- Relocation assistance
- Group Benefit Plan
- Pension Plan
- Annual Salary review
- Possible Discretionary Bonuses
Company Overview
Originally established in 1897 to supply security printed products to the Government of Canada, Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited (CBN) continues to provide goods and services in Canada including: currency; passports and ePassports; driver license and identification cards; biometric solutions; postage stamps; permanent resident cards; visas; and vital statistics documents. It was founded in 1897, and is headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, CAN, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.cbnco.com/.