Graphics Designer at Safaricom Investment Co-operative (S.I.C.)

Reporting

The position reports to the Sales and Marketing Manager.

Overall purpose of the job

To shape the visual aspects of websites, books, magazines, posters, product packaging, exhibitions and displays to give SIC a strong visual brand.

Duties and responsibilities

• Create cohesive designs that reflect our corporate culture and goals
• Create visual aspects of marketing materials, websites and other media, including infographics
• Study design briefs and determine requirements
• Schedule projects and define budget constraints
• Conceptualize visuals based on requirements
• Prepare rough drafts and present ideas
• Develop illustrations, logos and other designs using software or by hand
• Use the appropriate colors and layouts for each graphic
• Test graphics across various media
• Amend designs after feedback
• Ensure final graphics and layouts are visually appealing and on-brand
• Preparing designs for digital or print publication

Academic requirements

Degree in Design, Fine Arts, marketing or related field with at least 3 years Proven graphic designing experience preferably with a marketing or creative agency

Knowledge and skills

• Graphic Design Skills, Layout Skills, Creativity, Desktop Publishing Tools 
• Familiarity with design software and technologies (such as InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Corel draw, specifically with mockups, web design and multimedia presentation)
• A strong portfolio of illustrations or other graphics
• Cooperate design experience would be an added advantage.
• Experience working with WordPress templates, HTML5 and JavaScript
• Ability to Work simultaneously and methodically on many projects and meet deadlines
• A keen eye for aesthetics and details
• Excellent communication skills