MIW Graphic/Digital Designer

 A full-service advertising and marketing agency has an exciting opportunity for a Graphic/Digital Designer to join their team.

Graphic Designer Duties
Duties will include:

• Bringing the brief and concept to life based on the client’s needs and vision
• Keeping budget, time and production constraints in mind
• Preparing mockups and presenting to clients before deciding on a final design/concept
• Editing proofs to client’s specifications and getting sign-off/approval before finalising artwork
• Working and collaborating with art directors, copywriters, photographers and other designers
• Adapting and rolling out approved concepts to various media, above-and-below the line
• Adhering to a client’s brand identity and guidelines
• Communicating with internal and external stakeholders about progress of projects and any issues that may arise
• Working with external departments to extend concept and visuals to other internal and external marketing-related material
• Making sure artwork is correct and supplied in the right format/sizes/colour codes before being sent to press and production facilities
• Work on multiple briefs at the same time

Digital Designer Duties:

• Designing, producing and managing interactive online content, including email templates, social media and promotional artwork and informative ebooks
• Collaborating with marketing teams to ensure that all designs align with the brand image, while also meeting usability and website standards
• Ensuring consistency in designs and content across all company platforms
• Transforming wireframes into intuitive user interfaces
• Reviewing product positioning and online marketing content to identify room for improvement
• Working with the IT department to oversee the smooth implementation of new content
• Providing advice and guidance on the aesthetic for campaigns, projects, and promotional events

Graphic Designer Skills

• Be creative, adaptable to trends and conceptualise original ideas
• Have a strong, well-rounded portfolio that showcases your individual design aesthetic
• Good communication skills to accurately convey your concepts to clients and team members
• Be a skilled user of design software such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign

• Mindful of client’s needs and the time and costs associated with what you will be delivering
• Have an active interest in art/design and passionate about the work you deliver

Digital Designer Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in digital design, graphic design, or a related field
• Proven experience in a professional digital design role
• A portfolio of previous digital design work to showcase experience and creativity
• Solid knowledge of design software programmes, such as Sketch, InVision and Adobe Creative Suite
• Ability to clearly present design ideas and concepts for campaigns and projects
• A team player with exceptional organisational and technical skills

Graphic Designer CV (and Portfolio) Must-Haves

On your CV, highlight your ability to:

• Conceptualise ideas and complete work within budget and on deadline
• Achieve or exceed relevant objectives based on briefs and input from clients
• Successfully managing the entire process from brief to final artwork
• Build trust with colleagues, clients and production companies such as printers
• Strong attention to detail

Graphic Designer Qualifications and Job Requirements

• A National Diploma/Degree in Graphic design or any related creative field
• Formal training/certification in the use of Adobe’s Creative suite of programmes or similar
• Other software tools such Dreamweaver, HTML, CorelDraw or AutoCAD

• Strong creative, organisational, problem-solving and time management skills
• Adaptable and quick learner. Must be able to apply style guides creatively while upholding brand identity

• Confident use of Microsoft office in a Mac environment

• Posses strong conceptual skills, good level of sense of design

• A strong sense of accountability

• Broad thinker who is able to offer a variety of design solutions
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Good knowledge in graphic production process
• Work well with tight deadlines in a team environment, but also able to work independently
• Able to take projects from start to finish with minimal supervision
• Good command of the English language