Graphic Artist at Greenswealth Corporate Services Limited

Job Description

• The graphic artist reports to the Head of Production.
• As a graphic designer you'll need to listen to clients and understand their needs before making design decisions
• A graphic designer works on a variety of products and activities, such as websites, advertising, books, magazines, posters, computer games, product packaging, exhibitions and displays, corporate communications and corporate identity, i.e. giving organisations a visual 'brand'.
• You'll work to a brief agreed with the client, creative director or account manager and will develop creative ideas and concepts. The appropriate media and style has to be chosen to meet the client's objectives.
• The work demands creative flair, up-to-date knowledge of industry software and a professional approach to time, costs and deadlines.

Responsibilities
You may need to manage more than one design brief at a time and typical activities include:

• Meeting clients or account managers to discuss the business objectives and requirements of the job;
• Estimating the time required to complete the work and providing quotes for clients;
• Developing design briefs that suit the client's purpose;
• Thinking creatively to produce new ideas and concepts and developing interactive design;
• Using innovation to redefine a design brief within the constraints of cost and time;
• Presenting finalised ideas and concepts to clients or account managers;
• Working with a range of media, including computer-aided design (CAD) and keeping up to Date with emerging technologies;
• Proofreading to produce accurate and high-quality work;
• Demonstrating illustrative skills with rough sketches and working on layouts ready for print;
• Commissioning illustrators and photographers;
• Working as part of a team with printers, copywriters, photographers, stylists, illustrators, other designers, account executives, web developers and marketing specialists.

Other responsibilities of the graphic artist are listed below:

• Thinking creatively to produce new idea and concepts.
• Create images that identify a product or convey a message.
• Interpreting client's business needs and developing a concept to suit their purpose.
• Using innovation to redefine given briefs within the constraints of cost and time.
• Proofreading to produce accurate and high quality work.
• Working on layout and artwork pages ready for print.
• Working with a wide range of media including photography and computer aided design.
• Determine the message designs should portray.
• Incorporate changes recommended by the client into final design.
• Review designs for errors before printing or publishing them.
• Advise clients on strategies to reach a particular audience.

Job Specification

• Proficient in the use of Corel Draw, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, pdf, TypeTool, Fontographer, Adobe Creative Cloud,
• Has at least a diploma in Graphics design
• Possess a creative flair

Skills:

• Apart from technical and drawing skills, you will need to show:
• passion and enthusiasm for design, with a creative flair;
• A flexible approach when working in a team;
• Excellent communication skills in order to interpret and negotiate briefs with clients;
• Good presentation skills and the confidence to explain and sell ideas to clients and colleagues;
• Time management skills and the ability to cope with several projects at a time;
• Accuracy and attention to detail when finalising designs;
• Being open to feedback and willing to make changes to your designs;
• Effective networking skills to build contacts.