Graphic Designer

at  Active Brand Communications

Well-established branding agency is seeking a dynamic and creative graphic designer who is ready to hit the ground running. The ideal applicant is a proactive individual with well-developed critical and conceptual thinking skills, they should be able to cope under pressure, be a team player and should bring fresh new designs/concepts to each project. The applicant should have a well-rounded knowledge of the design process and should be able to work on projects from logo designs, annual reports and similar layouts, to media campaigns and have a sound knowledge of branding and branded products.
The position is for a midweight designer with five to ten years of experience in a graphic design position within a design studio or agency environment which is Mac-based on Adobe CC packages.
Please send a sample of your portfolio with a detailed CV. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. If you have not been contacted please take it that your application was unsuccessful.
Please note: If you do not submit a portfolio with your application, your application will not be considered
Requirements
A national diploma or equivalent in graphic design.
Minimum of five years’ post-graduate experience in a professional studio or agency environment.
Strong conceptual and design ability including illustration / freehand sketching, supported by a portfolio of exceptional quality.
Strong annual report design, newsletter layout and book layout experience is a must.
Good all-rounder capable of designing simple static social media posts, corporate identities/ logos, posters, leaflets, brochures, newsletters, annual reports and catalogues
Knowledge of the printing industry as well as all branding process’
Expert technical skills on the Mac (no chancers), sound knowledge of Adobe CC package with the ability to execute from concept to repro-ready.
Personal skills/attributes
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Self-driven
Deadline driven
Able to prioritise workflow
Responsible
Creativ

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