#Vacancy: In-House Graphic Designer Job at MacTay Consulting

Started by Jobrib, Nov 30, 2014, 11:31 AM

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Job Title: In-House Graphic Designer

Company: MacTay Consulting

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job Field: Art / Crafts / Languages ICT

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MacTay Consulting has been in existence for over 28 years in Nigeria. We are a member of TACK and TMI, international consulting companies operating in over 60 countries and with a combined experience of over 80 years.

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Our global network of partners and experience means that our clients enjoy all the benefits of a local office, while drawing upon our multi-cultural knowledge and global delivery resource – whenever required.

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Job Description:

We are looking for a young dynamic and creative graphic designer who will manage our creative department. If you want to work in a fun-filled, highly engaging environment, this is the place for you:

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The graphic designer's job may involve managing more than one design brief at a time and allocating the relevant amount of time according to the value of the job. Typical activities include: – meeting clients or account managers to discuss the business objectives and requirements of the job;

interpreting the client's business needs and developing a concept to suit their purpose; – estimating the time required to complete the work and providing quotes for clients;

developing design briefs by gathering information and data through research; – thinking creatively to produce new ideas and concepts;

using innovation to redefine a design brief within the constraints of cost and time; – presenting finalised ideas and concepts to clients or account managers; – working with a wide range of media, including photography and computer-aided design (CAD);

proofreading to produce accurate and high-quality work; – contributing ideas and design artwork to the overall brief; – demonstrating illustrative skills with rough sketches;

working on layouts and artworking pages ready for print; – keeping abreast of emerging technologies in new media, particularly design programs such as InDesign, QuarkXPress, FreeHand, Illustrator, Photoshop, 3ds Max, Acrobat, Director, Dreamweaver and Flash; – developing 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.

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Requirements: – Excellent IT skills, especially with design and photo-editing software – Exceptional creativity and innovation – Excellent time management and organisational skills – 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  – Ability to create compelling infographics.

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