GRAPHIC DESIGNER / CREATIVE

Due to our growth, and wide range of projects we look for a hands-on part-time art creative / Creative designer that has the ability to both Manage / Supervise and Execute small Projects where needed.

You ideally are a self-starter, can work independent.

You work on Strategy (ideation, basic story telling), Brand Identity Creatives (Brand Essence translation into a visual identity), Packaging design, Digital (Web and Web shop design), instore communication Design. Of course you work with a team of people that have been working together for years.


QUALIFICATIONS:
– A degree in advertising, communication design, or visual arts. A bachelor (4 year) degree is preferred.
– 3-5+ years design experience in an agency setting is required.
– If no degree is possessed, then 6–8 years related experience in agency setting is required.
– 2+ years of supervisory experience required; you have excellent communication skills and are cultural sensitive especially to Asian culture.
– Must possess exceptional computer skills. Mac operating platform a must. PC knowledge a plus. Thorough knowledge of the following software applications is required, InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, scanning software, Adobe Photoshop, and any widely utilized word processing application. Ideally also 3D packages for 3D projects.
– Demonstrated ability to think Analytically and Creatively while providing marketable solutions in conceiving, developing, and branding tactics and knowledge and skills to execute these with the team.

OBJECTIVE:
To routinely conceptualize strategic and creative brand solutions that effectively communicate the strategic brand building intent for each tactic within the assigned product(s)/Service(s).


JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Primary Responsibilities: Art Direction/Graphic Design/3D Design
• Personally, work on the graphic development of at least one product.
• Interact with Copywriters to develop creative concepts and executions of assigned product(s).
• Possess solid understanding of the science and market dynamics of assigned product(s).
• Work closely with account executives to schedule and monitor all projects.
• Provide accurate time and cost estimates for each tactic.
• Perform miscellaneous tasks, as directed by MD.
• Secondary Responsibilities: Client Relationships
• Advise client on all technical visual recommendations and/or issues.
• Help facilitate both the input and creative meetings.
• Assist in making presentations to client.
• Tertiary Responsibilities: Staff Development
• Provide detailed direction to designers.
• Assist in the education and development of designers.

SKILLS REQUIRED:
• Mastered composition techniques (multiple elements and interactive pieces) in producing polished final pieces (i.e., attention to detail, good knife).
• Comprehensive computer photo-retouching and image development skills.
• Demonstrated complete understanding of:
o Colour theory and colour relationships.
o Typographic terms that identify type forms and the specifications required to refer to typographic settings (i.e., points, leading, picas, kerning, tracking, cap-height, x-height etc.).
o Perspective and space relationships.
o Page composition and grid structures.
o Print production process, knowledge of production techniques, and correct disking procedures.
o Photography and the photographic process.
o Presenting ideas and concept with the right amount of visuals
• Demonstrated ability to:
o Communicate thorough knowledge of assigned product(s).
o Provide effective direction at photo shoots.
o Effectively check and approve work on press.
o Effectively collect electronic materials for output.
o Effectively handle multiple assignments at one time.
o Manage challenging situations both internally and with the client.
o Command respect of freelancers and designers and be able to effectively oversee their work.
o Understand working with other cultures


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