Graphic Artist at Hreade

Job Summary

• Responsible for planning, analyzing, and creating visual solutions to graphics problems.
• Produces promotional displays, packaging, and marketing brochures for products and services.
• Designs distinctive logos for products and businesses, and develops signs and signage systems called environmental graphics for business.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conceptualizes and produces creative campaigns and a wide variety of graphic materials spanning from signage, billboards, ads, flyers, brochures, newsletters, direct mails and other collateral materials that are on time and within budget;
• Develops graphics and layouts for product illustrations and websites;
• Prepares and plans work to be accomplished by gathering and 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 to the corporate communications lead;
• Prepares final layout by marking and pasting up finished copy and art;
• Inspects proofs for accuracy, and adherence to appropriate production standards;
• Adheres to and maintains department’s graphic standards and processes;
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending design workshops;
• Reviews professional publications;
• Participates in professional associations;
• Exhibits knowledge in creative marketing, advertising and technology trends;
• Assists with development and management of individual creative project budgets and plans;
• Participates in design and/or production planning/brainstorming group sessions and meetings.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Fine Art or other related courses.

Technical Requirements:

• Proficient in the use of and up to date with industry leading software and technologies such as coreldraw, adobe, dreamweaver, photoshop, indesign, illustrator, inkscape

Knowledge Requirements:

• Graphics design and layout skills
• Aesthetic design concepts

Skills Required:

• Creating and innovating
• Applying expertise and technology
• Following instructions and procedures
• Presenting and communicating graphic information
• Working with people
• Strong visual sense
• Demonstrable graphic design skills with a strong portfolio
• Originality and flexibility
• Accuracy and attention to detail

Work Experience:

• Agency experience required
• Minimum of 2 years experience as a junior art director.