Job Description

A graphic designer produces visual solutions to the communication needs of clients, using a mix of creative skills and commercial awareness. Designers need imaginative flair, awareness of current fashions in the visual arts, working knowledge of the latest computer packages and an understanding of materials and time limits, all of which can impact on the design.

The main activities of the graphic designer are:

    * Meeting clients to discuss their needs
    * Interpreting the client's business needs
    * Developing design briefs by gathering information and data to clarify design issues
    * Thinking creatively to produce new ideas
    * Using innovation to redefine a design brief and meet the constraints of cost, time and client
    * Multi-tasking: graphic designers often work on more than one design brief at a time
    * Using a wide range of media, including photography and computer aided design
    * Producing accurate and high quality work
    * Contributing ideas and design artwork to the overall brief
    * Keeping abreast of developments in IT, particularly design programs
    * Working well in a team, with printers, copywriters, photographers, other designers, account executives, website designers and marketing specialists
    * Working to tight deadlines

Qualifications

Candidates must have strong conceptual ability and proven design skills, including branding systems, multi-channel integrated solutions, direct mail, online promotions, web site design, rich media, merchandising, collateral system design, newsletters and forms and business communications. Must have proven experience working with major brands.
Excellent general graphics skills, hands on computer design skills, and experience with comprehensive customer experience design are required. Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2-7 years agency experience is a must.
• Must be able to review strategies and develop concepts and design systems that address marketing objectives in a creative manner and effectively targets audience.
• This position carries primary accountability for a business category, such as online or direct marketing, and works closely with Account Managers, Client Experience Designers, Production Artists, Photographers and Developers to find creative solutions for direct mail, collateral, rich media and interactive projects. Success Factors Include:
• Ability to multitask, work efficiently and develop new skills.
• Outstanding partnering, communication skills with a good sense of humor.
• Solutions orientation that drives quality while meeting deadlines.