Graphic Artist (Print/Digital)

Who will be responsible for the creation of design solutions that have high visual impact for both print and digital media including promotional material, email marketing, brand and logo design. The role requires a creative flair, up-to-date knowledge of industry software and a professional approach to time, costs, and deadlines

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Create, develop and produce high-quality projects for both web and print that follows the company’s branding policy.
• Design requirements may include but is not limited to: website user interface design, web banner advertisements, print advertising materials such as catalogues, brand packaging, magazines, large print banners, corporate communications/email campaigns, corporate identity/logo/brand campaigns
• Obtain a full understanding of the client brief and their needs to implement the design components of the marketing strategy
• Work closely with design teams and other departments on marketing and advertising projects
• Demonstrate illustrative skills with rough sketches and develop interactive designs as needed
• Proofread & check own materials to produce accurate and high-quality work
• Contribute ideas and design artwork to the overall brief; Present finalized ideas and concepts to direct Supervisor/Manager as required
• Keeps abreast with emerging technologies in new media, particularly design programs such as QuarkXPress, FreeHand, Illustrator, Photoshop, 3ds Max, Acrobat, Director, Dreamweaver and

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor’s/College Degree in Art/Design/Creative Multimedia, Advertising/Media, Industrial Design or equivalent
• At least a minimum of 4 years work experience in Advertising, Editorial, and Magazine Publications or similar environment
• Extensive experience in Design specializing in online graphic design and development
• A solid understanding of print processes is a must
• Proven experience and skill in creating creative designs for lifestyle, fashion, and food
• Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign CS3, or higher is required
• Good understanding of IA and UI/UX principles is highly desirable
• Basic coding knowledge skills (Flash, Java,HTML and CSS Design) is preferred
• Strong Organizational Skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at the same time to meet agreed timelines
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills with excellent comprehension skills
• Positive attitude, high energy, proactive, hardworking, and goal oriented
• Able to work well in a team or independently with minimal supervision
• Must be a team player receptive to new ideas, and can easily adapt to change
• Flexible and accommodating and able to go above and beyond the basic expectations when required

Please send your resume and portfolio. Make sure that your portfolio demonstrates creativity in design across: Logo Designs, Lifestyle Magazine Designs and Graphic Designs