Graphics Artist at Discovery Cycle Professionals

Location: Abuja
Location of Job (Department and Division): Head Office, Abuja
Number of Subordinates: Nil
Reports to: Lead Specialist

Main Function
The job requirement covers a wide range of responsibilities including Responsibility for creating a visible image that can be used in media and print. Uses software and hand-rendering to design products that meet the needs of the client.

Role and Task Complexities:

•     Working with clients, briefing and advising them with regard to design style, format, print production and timescales
•     Developing concepts, graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and websites
•     Determining size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and font style and size
•     Preparing rough drafts of material based on an agreed brief
•     Reviewing final layouts and suggesting improvements if required
•     Liaising with external printers on a regular basis to ensure deadlines are met and material is printed to the highest quality

Minimum Requirement
Education:

•     Degree in graphic design, marketing, art and other related field or equivalent field experience.

Experience:

• At least 5 years of experience

Competences
Knowledge:

•     Proficient use of knowledge of Microsoft Excel
•     Knowledge of graphic animation, video editing, needs to know to create media presentations using different software.

Skills/physical Competencies:

•     Excellent IT skills, especially with design and photo-editing software
•     Exceptional creativity and innovation
•     Excellent time management and organizational skills
•     An understanding of the latest trends and their role within a commercial environment
•     Professional approach to time, costs and deadlines.

Behavioural Qualities

•     Excellent Interpersonal skills
•     Proactive and well organised

Other Specifications

•     Applicants MUST meet all the specified conditions before applying
•     Candidate MUST be resident in Abuja and should be able to resume within short notice.