Graphics/Creative Designer at Ellae Creative

Responsibilities

Key roles for Ellae

• Prepares work to be accomplished by gathering information and materials.
• Plans concept by studying information and materials.
• Illustrates concept by designing rough layout of art and copy regarding arrangement, size, type size and style, and related aesthetic concepts.
• Obtains approval of concept by submitting rough layout for approval.
• Prepares finished copy and art by operating typesetting, printing, and similar equipment; purchasing from vendors.
• Prepares final layout by marking and pasting up finished copy and art.
• Completes projects by coordinating with outside agencies, art services, printers, etc.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending design workshops; reviewing professional publications; participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• The above list is not exhaustive of all duties responsible for and all other jobs none specified in the description

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years work experience
• Solid experience gained in a graphic design or relevant agency with a good understanding of design process and creative direction;
• Familiarity with brand identity design;
• A thoughtful perspective on design;
• An interest in brand planning and strategy;
• The ability to communicate with clients and deliver presentations;
• The ability to lead and mentor a team;
•  A good understanding and experience of the artwork process

Skills:

• Good use of Multimedia and design software (e.g. Photoshop, illustrator, Acrobat etc.)
• Good visual ideation/creativity
• Good understanding of font-families, line-height, tracking and more
• Good knowledge on how to utilize, contrast, juxtapose, and mix different colours based on context
• Good understanding of layout/conversion optimization
• Knowledge of color space, printing processes, color separation, grid layout and master pages
• Flexibility
• Attention to detail
• Deadline oriented