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NOC Duties Question

undeadPanda

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Mar 18, 2021
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Hi everyone I was a bit worried about the duties mentioned in my letter and the NOC website.

#1
For one of my jobs I believe I qualify under NOC 5223.The main duties listed on the NOC website are as follows:
  • Review the graphic designer's instructions
  • Produce or assist in developing and producing design concepts
  • Capture elements such as titles, text, drawings, illustrations, graphics, lettering and colour harmonization, using a computer
  • Produce computerized images and drawings
  • Digitize images using peripherals and transform them using retouching systems, graphic palettes or specialized software
  • Perform the layout, page make-up and placement using the conceptual mock-ups provided
  • Produce proofs and camera-ready materials and prepare film and any other prepress materials
  • Paint or ink individual cells of 2-D or 3-D animated drawings according to animator's specifications using an electronic palette
  • Lay out, draw or paint letters, figures, logos and designs for windows, advertisements, billboards, vehicles, books and publications using specialized software or painting equipment
  • Work in an interdisciplinary environment.
The job duties listed in my employment letter are as follows:

  • Work with the creative lead to deliver art assets by assigned due dates
  • Review art lead’s instructions and feedback
  • Design and implement artwork directly within Unreal Engine
  • Assist in developing and producing design concepts for video games
  • Use 2D and 3D tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, 3ds Max and Substance Painter to create graphic art for video games
  • Optimize, combine and atlas textures and meshes to ensure good performance
  • Use Unreal Engine 4 terrain tools to assemble large scale terrains
I would appreciate if someone could advice if I should get my employer to modify the duties listed.

#2
On a related note, I also had a similar question about my previous job that I'm claiming points for. I listed as the same NoC as above but the duties in the employment letter are as follows:
  • Produce 3D sculpts and models in ZBrush and 3DsMax
  • Modify 3xisting forms to exact specifications
  • 3D scan existing forms to create and maintain library
  • 3D scan live models for custom pose requirements
  • File preparation and conversion from 3D scan to ZBrush
  • Prepare and convert IGES file for mold production and additive manufacturing.
  • Produce virtual renderings For client approval and internal use, using adobe suite
  • Create and maintain parts master.
I am a little confused which job this should qualify under. It could either be 5223 like above or 5214 the duties of which are listed on the website as follows:

Graphic designers:

  • Consult with clients to establish the overall look, graphic elements and content of communications materials in order to meet their needs
  • Determine the medium best suited to produce the desired visual effect and the most appropriate vehicle for communication
  • Develop the graphic elements that meet the clients' objectives
  • Prepare sketches, layouts and graphic elements of the subjects to be rendered using traditional tools, multimedia software and image processing, layout and design software
  • Estimate cost of materials and time to complete graphic design
  • Use existing photo and illustration banks and typography guides or hire an illustrator or photographer to produce images that meet clients' communications needs
  • Establish guidelines for illustrators or photographers
  • Co-ordinate all aspects of production for print, audio-visual or electronic materials, such as Web sites, CDs and interactive terminals
  • Co-ordinate sub-contracting
  • Work in a multidisciplinary environment
  • Supervise other graphic designers or graphic arts technicians.
Illustrators:
  • Consult with clients to determine the nature and content of illustrations in order to meet their communications needs
  • Develop and produce realistic or representational sketches and final illustrations, by hand or using computer-assisted design (CAD) software, for printed materials such as books, magazines, packaging, greeting cards and stationery
  • Assist in developing storyboards for electronic productions such as multimedia, interactive and digital products and television advertising and productions
  • Produce 2-D and 3-D animated drawings or computer illustrations
  • May adapt existing illustrations.
Please advice if I should ask my employers to update the NoC code and/or job duties to have them match more closely to what's on the NOC website if they don't closely yet.

Sorry for the wall of text!
 
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