GRAPHIC DESIGNER, fixed term contract
PRETORIA
SALARY NEGOTIABLE

JOB PURPOSE:
Responsible for the daily running of the design studio, oversee and manage all the company’s graphic design material development (print and electronic) ensuring that all materials adhere to the branding policy and quality standard.
Responsible for the professional design and layout of a range of publications, marketing and promotional material for internal and external clients.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Creative direction
• Contribute towards the overall strategy and development of the portfolio and the unit by delivering the following
• Develop and execute designing elements
• Web & social media
• Brand management
• Administration and self-management
• Management
• Budgets

JOB ATTRIBUTES:
• Resourcefulness and initiative
• Integrity, discursion and diplomacy
• Excellent and proven relationship builder with a collaborative attitude
• Flexibility and a professional at all times
• Diligent and dependable self-starter

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
• Minimum of 5 years graphic design and proficiency on the software used
• Knowledge of layouts, graphic fundamentals, typography & limitations of the web: must understand Flash and have the ability to storyboard or translate ideas to designers and develop innovative motion graphics solutions
• Print and web design capabilities: must know how to work in both media for integrated campaigns
• Knowledge of electronic and digital media
• Ability to lead projects from concept to completion. Apply best practices in user interface and interactive design, including image optimisation and site mapping
• Experience with software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Flash
• Related experience including a solid understanding of brand, project management skills and a proven ability to work across functions within an organisation
• Must possess a thorough understanding of interactive communications and delivery systems, processes, and user interface design as well as industry best practices.
• A strong working knowledge of experience design, brand development, interactive commerce and creative process
• Proficient in written and spoken English
• Strong computer literacy and proficiency in all key software packages and web literacy
• Office management and organisational skills
• Communications and interpersonal skills including relationship and conflict management
• Able to effectively communicate with all levels and departments of the organisation d
• Time management and events coordination
• Knowledge management and document management
• Knowledge of the professional and S&T environment
• Knowledge of web design
• Managing work and meet deadlines
• Advanced business communication skills
• Creativity
• High level of commercial awareness
• Project management skills
• People management skills
• Change management skills

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
• Assertiveness, including the ability to challenge and assert – the ability to hold one’s own in the face of opposition and exert one’s influence confidently and firmly, can take charge.
• Attention to detail – the ability to highlight inconsistencies and inaccuracies in detailed information.
• Building and living the brand – the capacity to show pride in the organisation’s brand, services and products, always act to preserve and enhance brand value and behave in a way that delivers the brands promise
• Building relationships, includes listening, interpersonal sensitivity and the ability to read and interact with people – the capacity to listen effectively and use appropriate interpersonal and communication skills to put people at ease and build sound relationships based on mutual trust and openness, including demonstrating sensitivity, diplomacy and courteousness top others’ feelings, needs, values, attitudes and difficulties
• Conflict management – the capacity to utilise the most effective conflict resolution strategy appropriate to the situation. This entails the ability to facilitate a conflict resolution and allow for maximum understanding between different parties and points of view.
• Innovation and creativity – The capacity to search for and initiate novel and inventive ideas, methods and approaches

ADDITIONAL:
• Fixed term contract from February 2017 to 30 June 2017 – maternity cover
• Integrity checks will be completed in line with the client’s recruitment and selection policy
• If you have not had a response within 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful