Graphic Designer

Mission:

• The applicant will be involved in the design, creation, and execution of effective design campaigns and will need to manage a number of projects within tight deadlines.
• Planning concepts by studying relevant information and materials.
• Coordinating with outside clients, Web Designer, marketing, printers, and colleagues as necessary.
• Illustrating concepts by designing examples of art arrangement, size, type size and style and submitting them for approval.
• Preparing finished art by operating necessary equipment and software.
• Contributing to team efforts by accomplishing tasks as needed.
• Communicating with internal clients about layout and design.
• Creating a wide range of graphics and layouts.
• Reviewing final layouts and suggesting improvements when necessary.

Outcomes:

• Study design briefs and determine requirements.
• Conceptualize visuals based on requirements
• Prepare rough drafts and present ideas
• Develop illustrations, and other designs using software
• Use the appropriate colors and layouts for each graphics
• Work with the design team to produce final design
• Amend designs after feedback
• Ensure final graphics and layouts are visually appealing and on-brand Requirements

Competencies:

Deadline driven

• The ideal candidate needs to be self-motivated, thrive under pressure, have a keen eye for detail and have the ability to multitask
• Ability to work methodically and meet deadlines

Accountable

• Takes responsibility for their own successes and failures
• Quick to admit mistakes and to offer a solution

Maturity

• Able to give and receive constructive criticism
• Drive solutions to challenges
• Think for yourself

Accuracy is your main driving factor

• A keen eye for aesthetics and details
• A strong eye for visual composition

Good communicator

• Excellent communication skills
• Be able to communicate team and senior executives of business

Attention to detail

• Attention to detail at the highest level
• Gets it right the first time
• Able to keep up with the fast pace of the business

Honesty and Integrity

• Upholds the ethics of the business above all else
• Always tells the truth – even when it’s har
• Committed to learning and growing
• Values self-development and growth
• Keep up to date on the latest trends in the industry

Care

• About the team
• About the business
• About their work

Qualifications & Experience:
● Relevant degree/diploma in graphic design, Fine Arts, web design, or related
● Proven graphic designing ability ( no work experience required….. )
● Familiarity with design software and technologies (such as Adobe CC or earlier, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere Pro)
● SA Citizen