Job Summary
The graphics designer Intern will be tasked with working on a
variety of products, product designs and activities, such as, advertising
collaterals, inclusive of website, social media, client and partner request,
below the line materials, magazines, posters, product rate cards, flyers,
exhibitions and displays, corporate communications and corporate identity, i.e
giving organizations a visual ‘brand’. He/she will be responsible for receiving
a brief and research, devising and developing concepts based on them with focus
on providing solutions and design specifications.
Minimum Qualification : Bachelors
Experience Level : Entry level
Job Description/Requirements
Our Vision
Africa’s solution to bridging the talent gap.
Job Mission
You will work closely with our marketing and design teams to
create visually compelling graphics and assets that effectively communicate our
brand message. This internship will provide you with valuable hands-on
experience in graphic design, as well as exposure to the recruitment industry.
Reporting to
Senior Designer and the Head of Marketing
Direct Reports
None
Key
Responsibilities
You may need to manage more than one design brief at a time and
typical activities include-
Organizational
- Develop
design briefs that suit the client’s purpose
- Think
creatively to produce new ideas, develop new concepts, graphics and
layouts for both online and print/interactive design
- Using
innovation to redefine a design brief with the constraints of costs and
time
- Presenting
finalized ideas and concepts to account managers
- Working
with a range of media, including computer-aided design(CAD) and keeping up
to date with emerging technologies.
- Proofreading
to produce accurate and high quality work
- Demonstrating
illustrative skills with rough sketches and working on layouts ready for
print.
- Working
as part of a team with printers, photographers and marketing specialists.
- Estimating
the time required to complete the work and complete projects by
coordinating with outside agencies,printers,where necessary.
- Review
all final creative and be responsible for the accuracy of all art files
and suggesting improvements if required.
Functional
- Document
proven tactics in design process, and ensure adherence to graphics design
process framework.
- Meet
your deadlines consistently in line with business goals and grow from
strength to strength.
- Give
feedback to the organization, comments and concerns that you receive from
your clientele for the maintenance and development of better services.
- Communicate
strongly with a clear neutral accent, able to speak convincingly and write
just as well.
- Possess
exceptional design skills and be able to work with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrate
your attention to detail in your work, which is key to this role.
- This
is a challenging and exciting opportunity and is very rewarding to you, if
you are the right candidate.
Key Relationships
CEO
CX and Sales team
Social Media -Content Marketer
In-house Designer
Qualifications
And Competencies
- Graphic
Design degree/diploma or equivalent. Relevant subjects for graphic design
work include those that involve visual arts.
- At
least 3-6 months of industry experience.
- Passion
for graphics design,and mobile and desktop platforms
- Typeset,design
and layout skills
- A
passion for digital design
- An
eye for detail
- Organized
and able to prioritize to meet deadlines.
3D Design
- Film/television
- Fine
art,graphic design,photography,visual art and illustration
- Knowledge
of the local market,competitors,product knowledge
- Working
knowledge of MS office
- Fluent
and excellent writing skills in English.
What To Expect And KPI’s
- Design
work often involves sitting and working at a computer for long periods of
time till quality is attained.
- Job
satisfaction comes from creating high quality artwork and building a solid
reputation .You will also be able to use creative powers to solve
problems.
- Although
the work is mostly office-based ,travel within the working day to meet
clients may be required.
Benefits
- Hands-on
experience in a professional graphic design environment.
- Exposure
to the recruitment industry and an opportunity to work on various design
projects.
- Mentorship
and guidance from experienced professionals in the field.
- Networking
opportunities with industry experts and professionals.
- Potential
for future employment or referrals based on performance.
How to Apply
