JOB SUMMARY:The ideal graphic designer will be responsible for creating design solutions that have a high visual impact. The role involves listening to clients and understanding their needs before making design decisions. JOB RESPONSIBILITY:
Meeting clients or account managers to discuss the business objectives and requirements of the job;
interpreting the client’s business needs and developing a concept to suit their purpose;
estimating the time required to complete the work and providing quotes for clients;
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 within the constraints of cost and time;
presenting finalised ideas and concepts to clients or account managers;
working with a wide range of media, including photography and computer-aided design (CAD);
proofreading to produce accurate and high-quality work;
contributing ideas and design artwork to the overall brief;
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 InDesign, FreeHand, Illustrator, Photoshop, Corel drawl, Acrobat, Director, Dreamweaver and Flash etc;
Advise clients on strategies to reach a particular audience;
work as part of a team with printers, copywriters, photographers, stylists, illustrators, other designers, account executives, web developers and marketing specialists.
Incorporate changes recommended by the clients into the final design
IMPORTANT REQUIREMENT:
Knowledge of pre-press operations
Must be able to do page planning and imposition
Must be very creative and present a portfolio of designs created and of course, will carry out a practical test at the client’s place
Desired candidates should have background in the printing industry (advantage)
DESIRED SKILLS:
Must be IT savvy (Photoshop, Corel drawl) etc
Organizational skills with attention to detail
Reporting skills, deadline-oriented, time management
Reasoning ability, mathematical ability, and logical thinking skills
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
The desired candidate should be a graduate of Art (OND/HND/ Bsc).
Must have 4 – 5 years work experience as a core graphic artist.
WORK DAYS:Monday – FridaySaturday: Half day (twice a month)SAMPLE OF WORK & SOFTWARE:
It is required that you attach past samples of work done.
A list of software packages that candidates are expert with/ or have made use of in the past should be listed on the CV.
The above is very important; applicants who do not compile with the above will not be assessed for the role.
Salary is N80, 000 – N100, 000/ m (negotiable based experience).
Applicants should send CVs to ‘recruitment@stresertservices.com’ using ‘GRART II’ as subject of mail.
Apply via :
recruitment@stresertservices.com
