Stresert Services-Our client is an industrial printing
organization based on the mainland of Lagos with equipment and facilities that
cannot be rivalled in sub-Saharan Africa. As a result of growth and expansion,
the service of a graphic artist II is required.
JOB SUMMARY:
The ideal graphic designer will responsible for creating
design solutions that have a high visual impact. The role involves listening to
clients and understanding their needs before making design decisions.
JOB RESPONSIBILITY:
Meeting clients or account managers to discuss the business
objectives and requirements of the job;
interpreting the client’s business needs and developing a
concept to suit their purpose;
estimating the time required to complete the work and
providing quotes for clients;
developing design briefs by gathering information and data
through research;
thinking creatively to produce new ideas and concepts;
using innovation to redefine a design brief within the
constraints of cost and time;
presenting finalised ideas and concepts to clients or
account managers;
working with a wide range of media, including photography
and computer-aided design (CAD);
proofreading to produce accurate and high-quality work;
contributing ideas and design artwork to the overall brief;
demonstrating illustrative skills with rough sketches;
working on layouts and art working pages ready for print;
keeping abreast of emerging technologies in new media,
particularly design programs such as InDesign, QuarkXPress, FreeHand,
Illustrator, Photoshop, 3ds Max, Acrobat, Director, Dreamweaver and Flash etc;
Advise clients on strategies to reach a particular audience;
Working as part of a team with printers, copywriters,
photographers, stylists, illustrators, other designers, account executives, web
developers and marketing specialists.
Incorporate changes recommended by the clients into the
final design.
IMPORTANT REQUIREMENT:
Knowledge of pre-press operations
Must be able to do page planning and imposition
Must be able to use the ‘Mac’ system and all its creative
suites
Must be very creative and present a portfolio of designs
created and of course, will carry out a practical test at the client’s place.
Desired candidates should have background in the printing
industry.
DESIRED SKILLS:
Must be IT savvy
Organizational skills with attention to detail
Reporting skills, deadline-oriented, time management
Reasoning ability, mathematical ability, and logical
thinking skills
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
The desired candidate should be a graduate of Art (OND/HND/
Bsc).
Must have 4 – 5 years work experience as a core graphic artist.
WORK DAYS:
Monday – Friday
Saturday: Half day (twice a month)
SAMPLE OF WORK &
SOFTWARE:
It is required that you attach past samples of work done.
A list of software packages acquainted with/ or have made
use of in the past should be listed on the CV.
The above is very important; applicants who do not compile
with the above will not be assessed for the role.
APPLICATION:
QUALIFIED APPLICANTS SHOULD PLEASE SEND THEIR CV’s to
‘recruitment@stresertservices.com’ using ‘GRAPHIC ARTIST II’ as subject of
mail. Wrong applications will not be opened. Please be guided.
Salary is N100,
000 – N130, 000/ m (depending on experience).
Application Deadline
Application closes Tuesday 15th August, 2017
