Position: Graphic Designer
The graphic designer will work as part of a bigger team, reporting to creative director and/or Head of Content.
The designer will be
responsible for the development/design of creative ideas and concepts,
choosing the appropriate media and style to meet the organizations
objectives.
The work demands creative
flair, up-to-date knowledge of industry software and a professional
approach to time, costs and deadlines.
The Job:
The graphic designer's
job may involve managing more than one design brief at a time and
allocating the relevant amount of time according to the value of the
job.
Typical activities include:
- interpreting the organizations needs and developing a concept to suit our purpose;
- estimating the time required to complete the work and providing clear time frames for each project;
- developing design briefs by gathering information and data through research;
- thinking creatively to produce new ideas and concepts;
- using innovation to redefine a design brief & concepts within the constraints of cost and time;
- working with a wide range of media, including photography and computer-aided design (CAD);
- contributing ideas and design artwork to the overall brief and/or concept;
- demonstrating illustrative skills with rough sketches;
- working on layouts and art working pages ready for print;
- keeping abreast of emerging technologies in new media, particularly design programs such as QuarkXPress, FreeHand, Illustrator, Photoshop, 3ds Max, Acrobat, Director, Dreamweaver and Flash;
- developing interactive designs;
- work as part of a team with printers, copywriters, photographers, stylists, illustrators, other designers, account executives, web developers and marketing specialists;
- Be proactive in presenting or 'pitching' ideas and designs to the creative director and/or Head of Content.
The Person:
- Must be female between 23 and 30 years of age.
- Background in Fine Arts is a MUST.
- Knowledge of Graphic suites and tools is a requirement.
- At least one year experience in translating concepts to visuals.
- A team player, able to cope with a highly challenging and fast paced environment.
- High attention to detail.
- Passionate, compassionate and loving life.
- Available with short notice
All qualified candidates should send their CV/Resume ONLY to waks@sheng.co.ke no later than 21st June 2013