Senior Graphic Designer Full Time

The role of the Senior Graphic Designer is to produce industry leading creative and coordinate the development and design of a wide range of graphic  material, involving a variety of integrated steps and processes. The position requires extensive knowledge of specialised, multi-faceted design concepts and media. They will create original graphic design and comprehensive layout concepts and oversee and coordinate production of artwork and print.

In this role, you will:

• Conceptualize, plan and design, a wide range of specialized graphic, typesetting and/or illustrative material.
• Have the ability to write and edit basic copy and headlines.
• Work with Group Business Units to ascertain their needs and to develop graphic directions, concepts, and specifications for assigned projects.
• Plan production schedules for the various steps in the design process; analyze basic project development   costs, be able to participate in production and/or marketing planning group sessions and meetings.
• Identify, select and coordinate vendors for printing and publication services, as appropriate to the project; may write and process requests for proposals for printing projects; identify and recommend contractors, such as printers, illustrators, photographers, and/or cartographers.
• Oversee and coordinate the production process; develop and write printing and/or other production specifications, and select appropriate production media and materials, such as ink and paper; inspect proofs for accuracy and adherence to appropriate production standards.
• Provide creative and technical advice and guidance and serve as liaison with production personnel, authors, publishers, clients, and/or printing representatives on design and technical graphic issues.
• May coordinate a graphic or photographic library and/or maintain digital records.
• The ability to supervise and/or train lower graded staff and trainee employees.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

To be considered for this role, you must meet the below requirements: 

• Completed a Degree or Honours in Marketing, Media or Graphic Desgin
• 8+ years experience in working for an advertising agency/graphic design company or boutique design house.
• Specialised qualifications in graphic design and print/production.

  Knowledge/skills:  

• Have proven experience in a wide range of graphic design projects including below-the-line, corporate identities, brochures, direct-mail, exhibitions, newsletters, promotional material, retail, digital graphics, outdoor media, design and print.
• Show excellent knowledge and skill in typography.
• Excellent spoken/written understanding of English and communication skills.
• Demonstrate good personal management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Show expert knowledge in the following software: InDesign / Photoshop / Illustrator.
• Be proficient on a Mac and with the OSX operating system.