Adfrinet Nigeria Jobs: Graphic Designers

Started by Jobbers, Mar 30, 2011, 08:47 PM

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AdvertAfrica Network Limited (Adfrinet) is currently recruiting for the following position(s):

Position: Graphic Designer
Responsible To: Creative Director

PURPOSE

Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. The graphic designer is expected to produce visual solutions to the communication needs of the Company & clients, using a mix of creative skills and commercial awareness.

The Graphic Designer is expected to deliver quality visuals, with the aim of increasing the profit margins of the Company & clients as potential customers become more informed or persuaded by the graphics.

RESPONSIBILITIES

>   Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts based on knowledge of layout principles and aesthetic design concepts.
>   Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material, and select style and size of type.
>   Use computer software to generate new images and key information into computer equipment to create layouts for client or supervisor.
>   Draw and print charts, graphs, illustrations, and other artwork, using computer.
>   Confer with clients to discuss and determine layout design.
>   Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations and logos.
>   Prepare illustrations or rough sketches of material, discussing them with clients and/or supervisors and making necessary changes.
>   Study illustrations and photographs to plan presentation of materials, products, or services.
>   Key information into computer equipment to create layouts for client or supervisor.
>   Mark up, paste, and assemble final layouts to prepare layouts for printer.
>   Review final layouts and suggest improvements as needed.
>   Confer with clients to discuss and determine layout design.
>   Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and Internet websites.


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KNOWLEDGE & TECHNICAL SKILLS

>   Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes:
o   Alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual-media.
o   Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
o   Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform visual arts.
o   High sense of arrangement and balancing for aesthetic
>   Behavioural/Management Development Skills
>   Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
>   Strong relationship building skills
>   Ability to work well under pressure
>   Ability to work with less or no supervision
>   Working understanding of design software e.g. Adobe Photoshop, Coreldraw, Powerpoint, Quarck Express (Minimum Qualification)

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

>   Minimum of B.Sc. or HND (Lower Credit) Minimum of 5 credits in one sitting at O' levels, including Maths and English
>   At least 2 years working experience (Added Advantage: Agency experience or work as part of a creative team preferred with work experience in at least two of the following areas: communications, business management, education, arts-related field).

HOW TO APPLY

Fill and send the Employment Data Form (EDF). If your application is being processed, you would be required to reply to an email with your CV attached.

Employment Data Form (EDF): AdvertAfrica EDF

For further information please send an email to jobs@adfrinet.com.

If you have filled the Employment Data Form, please quote the job title you applied for and your EDF Reference Number. If you have applied for more than one position, quote your most recent application only.

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