Art Director/ Illustrator at karis and Sazii Limited

Candidate Job Description

• Working closely with the strategist/copywriter to generate creative ideas and concepts to fulfil the client's brief;
• Responsible for creating design solutions that have a high visual impact
• Use of innovations to redefine a designed brief within the constraints of cost and time
• Producing sketches or 'storyboards' (television) or 'roughs' or 'scamps' (print) to communicate ideas to the client;
• Gaining an understanding of the target audience and business that the advert is aimed at;
• Pitching ideas to clients;
• Briefing other members of the creative team;
• Working in editing suites to oversee the finished product;
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending design workshops; reviewing professional publications; participating in professional societies.

Candidate Qualification and Requirements

• Applicants should possess at least HND, BSc or other qualifications in related course or field. Professional Certification in Art direction and strategy is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years working experience within Advert/media industry
• Must possess a strong sense of concept development, in addition to communication, collaboration, research, problem-solving and presentation skills.
• Must be proficient with Corel draw, Adobe Creative Suite applications and 3D software programs, and understand marketing and consumer tastes.
• Web design skills are an added advantage.
• Must be able to work with elements such as shape, colour, graphics and typography to create packaging that is unique, functional and appealing to customers.
• Must be able to Illustrate and be proficient with Corel draw, Adobe Creative Suite applications and 3D software programs, and understand marketing and consumer tastes.
• Must be able to multitask.
• Proficiency: Corel draw, Adobe Creative Suite applications & 3D software programs
• Age Range: 25yrs - 40yrs

Candidate Key Requirements/ Skills:

• Excellent teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills;
• Logic, creativity and imagination;
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines;
• Strong organisational skills;
• Self-motivation, flexibility, stamina and the ability to adapt;
• Confidence, enthusiasm and determination;
• Accuracy and attention to detail;
• The resilience to accept criticism of your work;
• Commercial awareness with the ability to understand the target audience;
• An interest in popular culture, new trends and styles;
• Good research skills;
• Administrative, IT and proofreading skills.
• Excellent self-motivation and adaptability
• Commercial awareness and good team working skills

Salary Range
1.8 Million - 2.0 Million.