Graphics/Design Artist at KPMG

Job Summary

• Design of Publications
• Design of Newsletters
• Digital Design

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts based on knowledge of layout principles and aesthetic design concepts.
• Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material, and select style and size of type.
• Use computer software to generate new images.
• Draw and print charts, graphs, illustrations, and other artwork
• Confer with clients to discuss and determine layout design.
• Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations and logos.
• Key information into computer equipment to create layouts for client or supervisor.
• Prepare illustrations or rough sketches of material, discussing them with clients and / or supervisors and making necessary changes.
• Study illustrations and photographs to plan presentation of materials, products, or services.

Competency and Skills Requirement
Functional / Technical Skills:

• Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform visual arts.
• High sense of arrangement and balancing for aesthetic

Behavioural / Management Development Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
• Strong relationship building skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Working understanding of design software eg Adobe Photoshop, Coreldraw, Powerpoint, Quarck Express

Minimum Qualification

• A Bachelor's degree with a minimum of second class upper division in any related Social Science course
• A minimum of 1 year relevant post-NYSC  experience, preferably in a similar position