Graphic Designer

A graphic designer is responsible for creating design solutions that have a high visual impact.

Job summary:

The Graphic Designer prepares visual presentations by designing art and copy layouts. The role involves listening to internal clients and understanding their needs before making design decisions.
Their designs are required for a huge variety of products and activities, such as advertising, books, magazines, posters, product packaging, exhibitions and displays, corporate communications and corporate identity, i.e. giving organisation a visual 'brand'.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Think creatively to produce new ideas, concepts and high-quality artworks.
• Interpret the Group’s business needs and propose appropriate concepts.
• Assist in reviewing and designing printed and digital communication and promotional materials.
• Develop concepts, graphics, layouts for product illustrations, logos, resize existing artworks as per specifications and work on photo retouching, etc.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Does regular clean-up, update and back-up of work files and keeps computer tidy.
  
• Maintain technical knowledge by attending design workshops; reviewing professional publications; participating in professional societies.
• Complete projects by coordinating with outside agencies, art services, printers, etc.

Candidate profile:

Qualification:

• Diploma or Degree in Graphic / Mutimedia Design.

Experience:

• At least 3 years proven working experience in the same or similar position.

Technical skills:

• Excellent pre-press and photographic skills.
• Exceptional creativity and innovation.
• High degree of computer literacy - specially in a Mac environment.
  
• Mastering the industry-standard Graphic Design / Multimedia softwares such as Adobe Photoshop, In-Design, Illustrator, Acrobat Professional, etc + Office software.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to develop and sustain positive and cooperative working relationship.
• Self-driven with the ability to work both independently and in a team or with other departments.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• An understanding of the latest trends and their role within a commercial environment.
• Professional approach to time, costs and deadlines.
• Willing to work odd hours and during national & international events/competitions held by the group.