Graphic Designer

Position advertised: Graphic Designer

Job specification

Graphic designers/artists design graphics for use in media products such as magazines, labels, advertising and signage, developing concepts, graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos and websites. determining size and arrangement of copy and illustrative material, as well as font style and size.

Duties and responsibilities

• Create visual communications to convey messages in an effective and aesthetically pleasing manner

• Design web pages, brochures, logos, signs, books, magazine covers, annual reports, advertisements, and other communication materials

Qualification and skills required

• Graphic Design diploma or degree

• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar position

• Adobe CC Design Standard suite, with professional level knowledge of InDesign (critical), Photoshop and Illustrator (necessary), Premiere Pro (advantage)

• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word

• Excellent understanding of the printing process, working with different inks and finishes

• Understanding the different requirements of designing for various printed media and digital media

• Be able to take a project from brief to print, including concept, roll-out and finished art

• Fully computer literate in Mac OS, able to work in Windows

• Be meticulous when it comes to attention to detail

• Must have a strong interest in design trends, standards and tendencies

• Must have artistic flair and have an eye for design

• Excellent verbal communication

• Stability under pressure – react well to change and stays positive despite setbacks

• Strong team player

• Willing to work within the constraints of house rules and corporate identity

Experience needed

• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar position

• Adobe CC Design Standard suite, with professional level knowledge of InDesign (critical), Photoshop and Illustrator (necessary), Premiere Pro (advantage)

• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word

• Excellent understanding of the printing process, working with different inks and finishes

• Understanding the different requirements of designing for various printed media and digital media

• Be able to take a project from brief to print, including concept, roll-out and finished art

• Fully computer literate in Mac OS, able to work in Windows

Minimum requirements

Graphic design diploma