Graphic Media Designer

key duties involve producing graphics, images, branding, animations, or special effects for a variety of mediums, including video, advertisements, websites, publications, print, channel branding, print media and social media

Responsibilities

• Produce creative content for multi-channel communications, such as digital platforms, videos, print materials and signage.
• Ability to arrange design elements harmoniously and effective use of space.
• Knowledge of different fonts, their characteristics, and appropriate use.
• Understanding of color psychology, color harmonies, and the ability to choose and combine colors effectively in designs.
• Proficient in editing and manipulating images and optimizing for different mediums.
• Capability to create original illustrations or graphics by hand or using digital tools.
• Knowledge of brand guidelines and the ability to create consistent visual identities, including logos, brand elements, and style guides.
• Proficient with the requirements and specifications for both print and digital mediums, including designing for websites, social media, and print collateral.
• Understanding of user-centered design principles to create designs that are intuitive, user-friendly, and visually appealing.
• Provide web designs to update group company websites as needed.
• Capture photographs, video content, onsite and offsite, edit and produce a finished product with complimentary voice overs, audio, visual effects and titles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively understand requirements, present design ideas, and collaborate with team members, and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
• A keen eye for detail to ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality in design work.
• A willingness to stay updated with design trends, emerging technologies, and industry developments, and a commitment to continuous learning and self-improvement.

Minimum Acceptable Academic/Technical/Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in graphic design, art, or related discipline.

Minimum number of years of relevant experience

• Three or more years of experience in professional graphic design, preferably with a creative or marketing agency or part of a marketing team.
• Working knowledge of CSS3, HTML5, and JavaScript.
• Knowledge of WordPress and content management systems.
• Photography experience and proficiency with photo-editing software.
• Videography experience and proficient in post-production and related software.
• Mastery of design software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and other relevant tools used for creating visual designs.
• Ability to meet deadlines and collaborate with a team.