Senior Graphic Designer
Expolink -
Maadi, CairoPosted 4 years ago83Applicants for1 open position
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Job Description
Job Summary:
To conceptualize, design and execute creative solutions that consistently and clearly communicate the company's brand identity, positioning and messaging through all brand touch points (including print, TV, radio, website, email, social media, retail, events, B2B and B2C marketing collateral, internal marketing and packaging, etc.), and effectively communicate the strategic intent for each tactic. This strategic, conceptual thinker will have a wide range of design capabilities and experience, with a solid background in visual communications, commercial art, print, digital, photography, video, branding and typography.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Responsible for art direction and graphic design, seeing all projects through from concept, design, production, completion and delivery.
- Work closely and collaboratively with the Marketing team on all creative projects. Personally work on graphic development. Follow the company’s brand identity standards and guidelines.
- Interact with Copywriter to develop creative concepts and executions.
- Interprets company needs and develops concepts to suit specific guidelines while working within budget constraints. Provide accurate time and cost estimates for each tactic.
- Presents design work at various stages to stakeholders for review and final approval.
- Interfaces with printers and various external vendors. Attends press checks and participates in photo shoots as needed.
- Select colors, images, textures and shapes to create the layout.
- Select the size and arrangement of the different elements.
- Use computer software to create electronic versions of designs.
- Employ color, type, illustration, photography, animation, and various print and layout techniques when designing project.
- Develop material for web pages.
- Design logos for products and businesses.
- Develop signs and environmental graphics.
- Takes direction well and be able to excel in a highly collaborative work environment.
- Ensure all work consistently meets established brand standards and guidelines.
Job Requirements
Work Experience Requirements & Qualifications:
- Knowledge of graphic design software and tools, including:Adobe InDesign
- CorelDRAW
- QuarkXPress
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Dreamweaver
- Ability to work with programming scripts, including XML and HTML
- Understanding of the printing process and specifications
- Familiarity with production and rendering methods, including drawing, offset printing, photography, interactive media
- Demonstrated complete understanding of:Color theory and color relationships.
- Typographic terms that identify type forms and the specifications required to refer to typographic settings.
- Perspective and space relationships.
- Page composition and grid structures.
- Print production process and knowledge of production techniques.
- Photography and the photographic process.
- Web page and e-blast layout design and production.
- Have a strong portfolio ready for review upon request.
Demonstrated ability to:
- Communicate thorough knowledge of online and retail marketing.
- Provide effective direction at photo shoots.
- Effectively check and approve work on press.
- Effectively collect electronic materials for output.
- Effectively handle multiple assignments at one time.
Education Requirements & Competencies:
- Bachelor’s degree in Applied Arts/ Mass Communications or related discipline.
- Possess solid understanding of consumer behaviors and market dynamics of the industry.
- Possess solid presentation, listening and communication skills.
- Able to work quickly and efficiently.
- Strong organization and problem solving skills with the ability to manage and execute multiple projects.
- Solution oriented, hard worker who is passionate about visual design and marketing.
- Proactive, with the ability to work well independently and as a team.
- Professional, positive attitude with a strong work ethic and willingness to observe and learn.
