Graphics Artist at KPMG

Auto req ID     102361BR
Job Title     Graphics Artist
Country     Nigeria
Location     Lagos
Function     Infrastructure - Marketing & Communications
Service Line     Marketing & Communications
Industry Sector/s     Media
Job Level     Not Specified
Contract Type     Permanent
Full Time / Part Time     Full Time

Job Summary:

• Publication and Newsletter.
• Digital Designs

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
(i) 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.

(ii) 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 e.g. InDesign, Coreldraw, Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXPress, PowerPoint
•     Working knowledge of handling multimedia recording devices e.g. still and video cameras

Minimum Qualification:

•     Minimum of B.Sc. (2.2) or HND (Lower Credit)
•     At least 2 years working experience