Job brief

As a Graphic designer you have to be reated visual text and imagery concepts, by hand or using computer software, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, or captivate consumers. Graphic Designer designs (or create) graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, logos, or imagery for printing and digital uses including banner ads, social media posts, website graphics, magazine advertorials, etc. You could use a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects and often select the type, font, size, colour, and line length of headlines, headings, and text.

Roles and responsibilities

• Study design briefs and determine requirements
• Schedule projects and define budget constraints
• Conceptualize visuals based on requirements
• Prepare rough drafts and present ideas
• Develop illustrations, logos and other designs using software or by hand
• Use the appropriate colours and layouts for each graphic
• Work with copywriters and creative director to produce the final design
• Test graphics across various media
• Amend designs after feedback
• Ensure final graphics and layouts are visually appealing and on-brand

Skills and qualifications

• Proven graphic designing experience
• A strong portfolio of illustrations or other graphics
• Familiarity with design software and technologies (such as InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Photoshop)
• A keen eye for aesthetics and details
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work methodically and meet deadlines
• Computer fluency in Mac and PC
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles
• Typography knowledge
• Multimedia content development
• Media production, communication, and dissemination techniques
• Understanding browser capabilities
• Creativity and originality
• Fluency of ideas
• Attention to detail
• Adaptability, flexibility
• Client facing communication
• Teamwork
• Organization, ability to juggle multiple projects
• Self-directed

Education and training

• At least Level-3 passed

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