Media Support Coordinator at the Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC)

Advert Code: IE-2019-01-11256780305
Location: Lagos
Reporting To: Head Corporate Communications
Job Type: Full Time

Role Purpose

• Develop materials to support communications strategies and oversee design, production and distribution of all branding/promotional material/corporate items.
• Responsible for creating design solutions that have a high visual to all stakeholders.

Responsibilities
Creative Design:

• Develop quality graphic material for Ikeja Electric- e.g projects and communication material- working on layouts and artwork pages ready for print
• Interpret the business needs and developing a concept to suit that purpose; estimating the time required to complete the work and providing cost to user departments.
• Creatively produce new ideas and concepts in accordance to IE Projects.
• Work with a wide range of media, including photography and computer-aided design (CAD); proofreading to produce accurate and high-quality work;
• Work on layouts and art working to ensure consistency with the IE brand
• Keep abreast of emerging technologies in new media, particularly design programs such as InDesign, QuarkXPress, FreeHand, Illustrator, Photoshop, 3ds Max, Acrobat, Director, Dreamweaver and Flash;
• Develop interactive design; commissioning illustrators and photographers; working as part of a team with printers, copywriters, photographers, stylists, illustrators, other designers, account executives, web developers and marketing specialists to drive Ikeja Electric’s brand message.
• Experience in 2D Animations graphics and enlightenment campaign
• Motion Graphics editing skills
• Some social media management skill will be an added advantage.

Photography/Video/Multimedia:

• Manage all documentation of Ikeja Electric’s events via high quality photos and videos etc
• Produce materials to be used across board to engage both internal and external stakeholders – Documentaries, Videos, Photo stories, Interview clips etc
• To provide an archive of Ikeja Electric photographs/videos and other branded material for reference purposes
• To be an advocate for the latest tools, metrics and techniques; advising on media trends and best practices.
• Consult with user departments to obtain multimedia project objectives, specs, and working materials
• Develop concepts and design ideas based on project objectives; participate in brainstorming sessions, produce rough comps and prepare final comps for clients
• 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.
• Comply with Quality Management System / Operational Health & System requirements including objectives and applicable regulations relating to assigned jobs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the unit Head or Head of Department

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree in Fine Arts or related field or equivalent visual design and management experience required
• At least 6-8 years management experience working with large-scale web sites, e-marketing, and advertising
• Must possess a thorough understanding of interactive communications and delivery systems, processes, and user interface design as well as industry best practices
• Knowledge of HTML and web site management.

Technical Competencies:

• Knowledge of layouts, graphic fundamentals, typography & limitations of the web; must understand Flash and have the ability to storyboard or translate ideas to designers and develop innovative motion graphics solutions
• A strong working knowledge of experience design, brand development, interactive commerce and creative process
• Print and web design capabilities: must know how to work in both media for integrated campaigns
• Ability to lead projects from concept to completion. Apply best practices in user interface and interactive design, including image optimization and site mapping
• Experience with software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign & Flash
• Experience with Adobe After Effects & video editing (a plus) needed for this position
• Knowledge of HTML, DHTML CSS, ActionScript & Drupal.
• Ability to multitask.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Ability to make evaluative judgments
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments
• Passion, Integrity, and Energy!