Graphic Designer

The Graphic Designer will produce visual solutions to meet communication needs by creating high-impact designs and collaborating with various stakeholders. They will also provide creative and technical assistance to junior designers and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Create high-impact designs to engage, attract, and sell based on knowledge of layout principles and aesthetic design concepts
• Develop or acquire the images used in a variety of creative projects
• Provide advice and creative/technical assistance to Associate Graphic Designer and Graphic Designer 1
• Collaborate with other designers, production, stakeholders, printers, and copywriter to develop the final deliverable
• Deliver projects in accordance with budgeted hours and agreed deadlines
• Monitor creative items to ensure they are of the highest quality for agreed specification and budget
• Assist in the development and implementation of production schedules
• Review final design layouts, suggest improvements as needed, and ensure files are properly set up for production release
• Check all proof stages from initial layouts to colour printers' proofs
• Plan and coordinate with the senior creative team members to delegate and manage work through other graphic designers
• Estimate creative hours for jobs and monitor progress
• Review the work of junior colleagues, as appropriate
• Assist in training and supervision of new Graphic Designers and Associate Graphic Designers
• Educate members of other teams on creative services procedures/timelines/briefing requirements
• Use innovative and creative methods to redefine a creative brief and meet the constraints of cost, time, and client
• Ensure graphic files, layouts, and projects are archived effectively on a regular basis
• Assist in maintaining overall quality control (QC) in Creative Department

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Field related to art or graphic design
• 3 years experience as a graphic designer
• Demonstrable Cross-platform experience (MAC/PC)
• Knowledge of current Adobe Suite applications (InDesign/Photoshop/Illustrator), Acrobat, Quark, Suitcase Fusion
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Internet)
• Layout and typesetting skills and knowledge of design and print production processes
• Working knowledge of print/production procedures
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Excellent eye for detail
• Strong sense of concept development, in addition to communication, research, problem-solving, and presentation skills
• Ability to work both within a team environment and independently to prioritize tasks
• Ability to meet demanding timelines
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders
• Budgetary awareness/ability to provide accurate hours estimates for jobs

Key Skills

• Knowledge of current Adobe Suite applications (InDesign/Photoshop/Illustrator), Acrobat, Quark, Suitcase Fusion
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Internet)
• Layout and typesetting skills and knowledge of design and print production processes
• Working knowledge of print/production procedures
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Excellent eye for detail
• Strong sense of concept development, in addition to communication, research, problem-solving, and presentation skills
• Ability to work both within a team environment and independently to prioritize tasks
• Ability to meet demanding timelines
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders
• Budgetary awareness/ability to provide accurate hours estimates for jobs