Graphic Designer - Johannesburg

Requirements:

• • Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related field.
• • Experience as a graphic designer or in related field.
• • Demonstrable graphic design skills with a strong portfolio.
• • Proficiency with required desktop publishing tools, including Photoshop, InDesign Quark, and Illustrator.
• • A strong eye for visual composition.
• • Effective time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• • Able to give and receive constructive criticism.
• • Understanding of marketing, production, website design, corporate identity, product packaging, advertisements, and multimedia design.
• • Experience with computer-aided design.

Responsibilities:

• • Planning concepts by studying relevant information and materials.
• • Illustrating concepts by designing examples of art arrangement, size, type size and style and submitting them for approval.
• • Preparing finished art by operating necessary equipment and software.
• • Coordinating with outside agencies, art services, web designer, marketing, printers, and colleagues as necessary.
• • Contributing to team efforts by accomplishing tasks as needed.
• • Communicating with clients about layout and design.
• • Creating a wide range of graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and websites with software such as Photoshop.
• • Reviewing final layouts and suggesting improvements when necessary.