Graphics Designer at ADE Digital Media Limited

Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos

Job Description

• The Graphic Designer must have up-to-date knowledge to interpret our clients’ needs and to design solutions with high visual impact.
• You will work on a variety of brands, including websites, product packaging, exhibitions, corporate identity etc.
• The position will be responsible for creating visual assets in support of brand awareness and lead generation campaigns.
• Activities include the design of marketing print and online collateral, sales presentations, online/offline advertising and event branding.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients or the art director to determine the scope of a project
• Advise clients on strategies to reach a particular audience
• Determine the message the design should portray
• Create images that identify a product or convey a message
• Develop graphics and visual or audio images for product illustrations, logos, and websites
• Create designs either by hand or using computer software packages
• Select colors, images, text style, and layout
• Present the design to clients or the art director
• Incorporate changes recommended by the clients into the final design
• Review designs for errors before printing or publishing them
• Conceptualize, create, design and format marketing materials in all media
• Present ideas to management, product development and commercial teams
• Perform light photography and retouch (product and lifestyle imagery)
• Master Photoshop; speed of execution, images/logo adjustments, creation and layout, quick understanding of guidelines and briefs
• Attract and retain target audience through content visible on the website
• Illustrates concept by designing rough layout of art, copy regarding arrangement, size, and style, and related aesthetic concepts.
• Thinking creatively and developing new design concepts, graphics and layouts.

Job Requirements

• Minimum Qualification: Diploma/OND/NCE/B.SC
• Desired Courses: Not Specified
• Minimum Required Experience: 2 years
• Social Media Handle: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram etc. must be included in your CV
• Age: Not more than 26 years old

Other Requirements:

• Studio experience a big plus, especially in combination with exposure to the Media industry
• Knowledge of web design processes and web content management a plus
• Expert level in Adobe Master Collection CS6 incl. InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Dreamweaver
• Adequate knowledge of the Online Marketplace and the Ecommerce Industry Required
• Competencies Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power point) tools
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are key
• Good analytical and problem solving skills are required
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously is key
• Ability to work to deadlines and targets and also prioritize tasks under pressure
• Must be able to work with a wide range of media and use graphic design software.
• Must be able think creatively and develop new design concepts, graphics and layouts.
• Possession of creative flair, versatility, conceptual/visual ability and originality is a must.
• Must have good graphic design skills, layout skills, customer focus, creativity, attention to detail, deadline-oriented, and understand desktop publishing tools