Creative Designer at Eat ‘N’ Go

JOB TITLE: Creative Designer

JOB LOCATION: Victoria Island, Lagos

JOB DETAILS:

• Graphic designer works on a variety of products and activities, such as websites, advertising, books, magazines, posters, product packaging, exhibitions and displays, corporate communications and corporate identity, i.e. giving organizations a visual ‘brand’. 
• We will to a briefs agreed with the account manager and will develop creative ideas and concepts.
• The appropriate media and style has to be chosen to meet the manager’s objectives.

Key Aims and Objectives 

• Deliver creative and up to date designs 
• Deliver on time, cost and deadlines.

Prime Responsibilities and Duties 

• Meet with marketing coordinators and digital media executives  to determine the scope of a project/briefs 
• Advise them on strategies to reach a particular audience 
• Determine the message the design should portray 
• Create images that identify a product or convey a message 
• Using innovation to redefine a design brief within the constraints of cost and time 
• Develop graphics and visual or audio images for product illustrations, logos, and websites, campaign, ads, etc 
• Working with a range of media, including computer-aided design (CAD) and keeping up to date with emerging technologies 
• Select colors, images, text style, and layout 
• Present the design to marketing coordinators 
• Incorporate changes recommended by the marketing coordinators into the final design 
• Review designs for errors before printing or publishing them 
• proofreading to produce accurate and high-quality work; 
• demonstrating illustrative skills with rough sketches and working on layouts ready for print; 
• commissioning illustrators and photographers; 
• Working as part of a team with printers, copywriters, photographers, stylists, illustrators, other designers, account executives, web developers and marketing specialists. 
• Any other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time by the MC.

Experience / Education Required

• Subjects for graphic design work include those that involve visual arts. In particular, a Degree or HND in the following subjects may increase your chances:
  • 3D design; 
  • Communication design; 
  • Film/television; 
  • Fine art; 
  • Graphic design; 
  • Illustration; 
  • Photograph Relevant y; 
  • Visual art. 
• Any design-based course will give you a good grounding and knowledge of design, art history and printing techniques.

Skills:
Apart from technical and drawing skills, you will need to show: 

• Passion and enthusiasm for design, with a creative flair; 
• A flexible approach when working in a team; 
• Excellent communication skills in order to interpret and negotiate briefs with clients; 
• Good presentation skills and the confidence to explain and sell ideas to clients and    colleagues; 
• Time management skills and the ability to cope with several projects at a time; 
• Accuracy and attention to detail when finalizing designs; 
• Being open to feedback and willing to make changes to your designs; 
• Effective networking skills to build contacts. 

HOW TO APPLY
To apply for the ongoing Eat ‘N’ Go job opening, visit the job APPLICATION PORTAL to submit your application!