Graphic Designer & Multimedia Supervisor at Sahara Group

Location: Any City, Nigeria

Key Deliverables
Creative Design:

• Coordinate all administrative aspects of production, including preparing final designs for presentation, checking and approving colour, copy, text format separations, and scaling images for print production.
• Prepare layouts, designs, art work and formats for use in publication and /or exhibition design;
• Layout and scale photos, marking them for proper screen values for print reproduction;
• Design, and produce artwork such as graphs, maps, charts, posters, corporate souvenirs, banner, signs and report covers;
• Organize copy flow and maintains database/bibliographic/archival retrieval system of all references used in creation of published materials;
• Manage  budget, including invoicing, tracking project expenditures and assisting in budget development by summarizing, researching and analysing past project expenditures;
• Coordinate relationship with vendors; preparing specifications and obtaining estimates for final approval;
• Handle copyright, reprint, and permission processes;
• Interpret the business needs of various subsidiaries/department and developing a concept to suit that purpose; estimating the time required to complete the work and providing cost to user stakeholders
• Work with a wide range of media, including photography and computer-aided design (CAD); proofreading to produce accurate and high-quality work;
• Keep abreast of emerging technologies, particularly design programs such as InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, 3ds Max/Cinema 4D
• Develop interactive design; commissioning illustrators and photographers; working as part of a team with printers, copywriters, photographers, stylists, other designers, account executives, web developers and marketing specialists to drive Sahara’s brand message.

Photography/Video/Multimedia:

• Manage all production of high quality photos and videos for Sahara Groups internal and external events/activities
• Produce materials to be used across board to engage both internal and external stakeholders – Documentaries, Videos, Photo stories, Interview clips etc.
• Provide an archive of Sahara Group’s photographs/videos and other branded material for reference purposes
• Have vast understanding of traditional film and digital photography and keeping up to date with industry trends, developments and new techniques;
• Develop expertise with software to digitally enhance images by, for example, changing emphasis, cropping pictures, correcting minor faults or moving objects around;
• Consult with user departments/subsidiaries to obtain multimedia project objectives, specs, and working materials.
• Keep abreast of emerging technologies, particularly editing programs such as Light room, Aftereffects, and Premiere Pro.
• Design and produce simple to complex multimedia presentations; prepare files for imaging to film 4-color printing, advanced media, and electronic delivery.
• Plan, manage and report project status, budget, and milestone achievements for all phases of a project.

Minimum Qualification/ Experience

• Minimum of a relevant University Degree.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a similar role within a Fast Moving Consumer Goods company, Financial services company, Oil & Gas, Telecoms or top flight creative agency, with well compiled portfolio
• Expert knowledge utilizing Adobe AfterEffects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and various 3-D software platforms a plus.
• Adept with all forms of social media and platforms, including: Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
• MS Office Suite.
• Mac and Windows environments

Knowledge/Skills

• Excellent visual communication skills to present ideas and information in a multimedia context combined with excellent IT and programming skills.
• Exceptional creative flair and an innovative approach to all design projects.
• Excellent organizational, time and project management skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• An understanding of the latest trends and their role in a commercial environment
• Proven competence in design and image manipulation software
• Teamwork skills because most projects require input from individuals with different roles
• Self-development skills to keep-up-to-date with fast-changing trends Professional approach to time, costs and deadlines
• InDesign & Illustrator
• Photoshop & 3ds Max/Cinema 4D
• Adobe
• Photography & Fine art
• Sundry software packages for designs/photography

Personality Traits:

• Creative
• Ability to out-think briefs for problem solving
• Attention to details
• Ability to transform abstracts to reality using design
• Work under pressure with minimal supervision
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and visually

Working Relationships:

• Head, Corporate Communications
• Company MDs & Departmental Heads
• Strategy & Business Intelligence Departments
• Business Development
• Subsidiary heads
• Corporate Communications in subsidiaries/affiliates
• Vendors/agencies
• Directorate