Graphics Designer II at Taita Taveta County Public Service Board

Ref No. CPSB/TTC/08/2023

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop derivative products such as social media infographics, GIFS, brochures, and banners.
• Proficient in Coral, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator / InDesign.
• Provide proofs to ensure product quality prior to printing and/or publication.
• Thinking creatively to produce new ideas and concepts and developing interactive designs.
• Demonstrating illustrative skills with rough sketches and working on layouts ready for print.
• Working as part of a team with printers, copywriters, photographers, illustrators4, other designers, account executives, web developers and communication specialists.
• Ensure the communication materials produced have the desired impact on the target audience.
• Developing concepts, graphics, and layouts including making decisions about fonts, images readability, and readers' needs.
• Able to combine art and technology to communicate ideas through images and the layout of websites and printed page
• Develop publication layouts for online-friendly format(s).
• Managing assigned projects and programmes under the guidance of the head of the Unit/ Section.
• Liaise with printing services to ensure high quality printing of abovementioned publications.
• Other graphic design support as needed

Requirements for Appointments

• Be a Kenyan Citizen
• Diploma in graphic arts, design, communications, or a relevant field is required.
• Minimum three years of relevant professional experience in graphic design is required.
• Possess good oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili;
• Possess advanced computer application skills;
• Have a clear understanding of the working of the media and the sociopolitical environment in Kenya;
•  Have demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance and results.
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the values and principles of public service as outlined in articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya.
• AutoCAD, Acrobat, Web Design / Basic HTML and CSS knowledge will be an added advantage