Graphics Design Officer

Apata & Ascott Limited - We are a human resource consulting firm that is focused on delivering business value to organizations. We help organizations achieve their objectives by developing and executing strategies and policies that are aligned with business plans and a focus on best practices.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Graphics Design Officer
Job Location: Lagos

Job Description

• Responsible for the creation and management of visual concepts, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform and captivate consumers
• Develops the overall layout and production design for product illustration, editorials, advertisements, brochures, magazines and corporate reports within the company's brand identity
• Create visual versions of brands, messages, and communications
• Work with Stakeholders to understand the scope of a project, translate their goals and ideas into design briefs and design concepts
• Prepares for projects by doing image & comparable research
• Brainstorms & mocks up ideas & design solutions
• Advise stakeholders on how to communicate the message through design strategy
• Think creatively and use innovation to produce/refine appropriate creative interactive designs/ideas and concepts based on agreed briefs and objectives within agreed timelines and quality standards
• Illustrates concepts by doing layouts, selecting font types & sizes, arranging copy and images/renderings
• which might require rough sketches and work on layouts ready for print
• Proofreading/review design to produce accurate and high-quality work and thereafter present finalized ideas and concepts to stakeholders
• Incorporate changes recommended by stakeholders into the final design
• Commissioning illustrators and photographers when required
• Working as part of a team with printers, copywriters, photographers, stylists, illustrators, other designers, web developers and marketing specialists for the completion of projects
• Prepares visual presentations for Senior Management including communicating visual ideas to Senior Management & Core Creative
• Prioritizes, manages & accomplishes multiple projects simultaneously
• Designing Social Media Creatives for PRL and company’sFacebook, Instagram, Twitter, and other platforms
• Design film guides on a weekly basis.

Job Requirements Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Arts or related field with training in graphic design
• Essential to have at least 2 years of relevant practical experience in creating graphics for clients within the retail space
• Advanced proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, In-Design, PowerPoint & Keynote
• Artistry and creativity, with plenty of initiative, passion, and enthusiasm for design
• Identify and communicate creative solutions to challenges
• Work with a range of media, including computer-aided design (CAD), 3D design and keeping up to date with emerging technologies/industry software
• Time Management skills with an ability to prioritize and multitask
• Ability to meet up with short deadlines.
• Open-mindedness and a willingness to accept feedback and make changes to designs.
• Maintain a strong focus on business priorities and be persistent in follow-through.