Graphic Designer at GreyOwl Kenya
Description
- To produce accurate, creative, unique and timely designs handed to them under supervision of lead designer.
- We are looking to train, mould and grow with an open-minded and creative designer to aid in the growth and development of the firm towards its objectives.
Details
Duties and responsibility
- A 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 job.
- Details 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;
- Proofreading to produce accurate and high-quality work;
- Developing design briefs by gathering information and data through research;
- Obtains approval of concept by submitting rough layout for approval.
- Contributing ideas and design artwork to the overall brief;
- Thinking creatively to produce new ideas and concepts;
- Working as part of a team with printers, copywriters, photographers, stylists, illustrators, other designers, account executives, web developers and marketing specialists
- Presenting finalized 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;
- Using innovation to redefine a design brief within the constraints of cost and time;
- Working on layouts and art working pages ready for print;
- Keeping abreast of emerging technologies in new media, particularly design programs such as InDesign, QuarkXPress, FreeHand, Illustrator, Photoshop, 3ds Max, Acrobat, Director, Dreamweaver and Flash; Developing interactive design;
Required Qualifications
- College/University graduate
- Graphics design At least 1 year working experience as a Graphics Designer
Competencies
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Detail oriented and works with a high degree of accuracy
Highly organized and flexible
Must be self-directed and able to complete projects with limited supervision
Ability to be able to work with fellow colleagues & maintain good conduct whilst displaying teamwork
Graphic Design Skills
Layout Skills
Creative Services
Customer Focus
Creativity
Flexibility
Attention to Detail Deadline-Oriented,
Desktop Publishing Tools Acute Vision
Handles Rejection positively
HOW TO APPLY
Send CV and portfolio to operations@greyowl.co.ke