GIBADI, Africa’s #1 Online Industrial Store, is currently seeking to employ suitably qualified candidate to fill the position of a Graphics Designer.
UI/GRAPHIC DESIGNER
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Graphic Designer is responsible for developing design deliverables that elevate, differentiate, and function on-brand and on-strategy. Deliverables include website creative, landing pages and banners for multiple browsers and devices. This team member interacts with all other functions and is ready to the take lead.
We seek a brilliant problem solver, proven innovator, and excellent communicator with a passion for great design and the ability to achieve it.
The candidate possesses that rare blend of interaction design, visual design, prototyping, and implementation skills.
SUMMARY
Interact with all functions to maintain optimum communication between teams and design lead.
Participate in design sessions and contribute through creative concepts and creative input
Be involved in conceptualization and design of graphic applications from concept to completion.
Oversee onsite interaction design.
Coordinate newsletter design
Oversee and manage approval process for all graphic design pieces
Schedule, manage and prioritize graphic design work
Maintain and continuously improve brand guidelines
Design press kits and seasonal catalogues.
Create designs that are consistent with our brand guidelines including look, feel and tone. Be accountable for brand consistency across campaigns and assets — web site, email and other marketing programs.
Build creative assets from scratch, bringing together brand photography assets, on and off figure imagery, and unique typography.
Assist in storyboarding concepts in which to showcase creative work.
Execute eCommerce design projects that include production work and image optimization.
Balance and manage own workload according to established business priorities.
Be detailed in organization of projects. This includes management of project briefs, awareness of project specs, deadlines, etc.
Assist in maintaining efficiency by sharing knowledge of problems, solutions, and new opportunities. Assist in upkeep of the technical manuals and systems information.
Keep a— of emerging technologies in new media, particularly design programs such as InDesign, QuarkXPress, FreeHand, Illustrator, Photoshop, 3ds Max, Acrobat, Director, Dreamweaver and Flash.
REQUIREMENTS
Interested candidates must possess:
Bachelor’s Degree in any reputable University.
Minimum 3 years in graphic design, with strong focus on eCommerce
Strong conceptual skills and strategic mindset.
Ability to articulate current design trends and understand what makes them compelling
Working Knowledge of web design best practices, including image optimization, Responsive design, HTML and CSS and CMS.
High level of proficiency in Typography
Experience with branding and identity design
Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects concurrently and operate in a fast-paced work environment.
Self-motivated with good initiative
Open-minded and able to use constructive feedback
Strong portfolio
DUE DATE: 23 February, 2016
Vacancy at Gibadi, Thursday 11, February 2016
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