Designer, Sr.

Key Responsibilities of the role

• Main day-to-day will be to support the team on the production/amendments of brochures and presentations using InDesign, PowerPoint, Illustrator by applying the client brand guidelines to all outputs.
• Demonstratable conceptual design experience – samples will be requested at interview
• Demonstrable data visualisation experience – samples will be requested at interview
• Take briefs from clients whilst advising them on the best technical and design solution
• Educate and influence clients to choose effective and functional designs and deliverables within their timeframes
• Excellent communications skills with the ability to liaise at all levels (client, team, manager and IT)
• Negotiate and manage deadlines
• Follow standards and digital guidelines for branded materials
• Proactive in self-development, using training materials and sources provided
• Keep up to date with software tools and equipment
• Keeps up to date with any changes to the client brand guidelines and communicates these changes to the rest of the team
• Develop and share best practice and working knowledge with team members
• Enthusiastic and willing attitude towards work
• Punctual and reliable

• Advanced Adobe InDesign & Illustrator experience
• Advanced Powerpoint animation experience
• Understanding of Microsoft Word and Excel  
• Excellent proofreading skills 
• Proven design ability 
• Must have a creative eye
• Must have very high degree of accuracy
• Work well under pressure: used to working to, and meeting deadlines

Job qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Digital Arts/Graphic Design (or other related field) or equivalent years of experience

· 3-5 years of relevant work experience in the graphic design industry

· Advanced design knowledge and application.

· Exceptional visual trouble shooting skills.

· Ability to storyboard, comp visual ideas within the creative process.

· Conceptual creative and production skills with a good understanding of layout principles, aesthetic design concepts and typography.

· Advanced conceptual creative and production skills with a strong understanding of layout principle, aesthetic design concepts and typography.

· Proven experience creating campaigns and extending the look and feel through various marketing materials.

· Able to complete tasks within tight schedules and under strict layout controls.

· Strong verbal communication skills; dependable, detail-oriented, and well organized.

· Strong presentation skills.

· Proven skills in the latest Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and Microsoft Office, including Power Point

· Web design experience is a plus.

· Experience working in both in an agency and/or corporate environment preferred.

· Motivated, organized, and flexible.

· Must be able to meet deadlines and complete all projects in a timely manner.

· Ability to handle sensitive and/or confidential documents and information.

· Able to make independent decisions that conform to business needs and policy.

· Good problem-solving skills, with the ability and understanding of when to escalate a problem to a supervisory level.

· Must work well in a team environment.

· Must be able to interact effectively with multi-functional and diverse backgrounds.

· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

· Must be self-motivated with positive can-do attitude.