Creative Designer

Job title: Creative Designer 

Reports to: Executive Creative Director 

Grade level: Senior Associate  

Job Summary: 

• Responsible for creating visual concepts that can be used in media and print, using different software and hand-rendering methods to design products (including websites, advertisements, magazines, brochures, banners/posters, etc), to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, or captivate potential and existing clients for the company. 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Meeting with clients (including brand Livespot) to determine the scope of their projects and advising them on optimal strategies and tactics to reach particular/target audiences, responding to their visual requirements from typesetting through to design, print, production, and digital production. 

• Developing the ‘visual brand’ and design concepts to deliver the objectives of each project, within the constraints of cost and time.  This involves contributing new ideas and design artwork to the overall brief; demonstrating new ideas with rough sketches; preparing layouts or mock-ups using illustration, text, photography, color, and computer-generated imagery, either by hand or using computer software; editing and re-presenting ideas, from conception to approval. 

•  Organising and/or overseeing the conversion of existing ideas or designs to print (e.g. banners, posters, brochures, or web-based media) and/or digital production. 

• Creating the art and designs for a huge variety of marketing and creative activities (for instance online marketing, websites, advertising, logos, product illustrations, banners/posters, flyers, tickets, event program, brochures, infographics, and memes), that are consistent with the agreed conceptual approach, engage the target audience whilst reflecting the values of the clients’ organisations and brands. 

• Reviewing and proof-reading designs for errors to produce accurate and high-quality work before sending them to clients for approval or printing for publication. 

• Attending project meetings and providing reports on the design and graphics status. 

• Producing layouts, pages, and designs ready for print, and liaising with printers. 

• Filing and logging all graphic materials for easy access and archiving post-event. 

• Organising the delivery of printed materials and other graphics and the efficient positioning and application of posters, signage; the timely upload of digital, etc. 

• Applying knowledge of the latest web technologies, techniques, and industry trends to understanding their role within a commercial and creative environment. 

• Constantly communicating with all stakeholders to keep them updated, including attending meetings and preparing regular reports for the management team. 

• Maintain all documents and files using the organisation’s central filing system with a strict compliance of the documentation policy.  

• Undertaking any necessary duties to ensure a first-class service is provided at all times. 

• To be an ambassador for the business always. 

Qualifications, Competency & Skills Required: 

• 1-2 years experience of design, 3D design and photo-editing software, for instance the Adobe design application suite, Corel Draw, Director, Illustrator, InDesign, QuarkXPress, FreeHand, Illustrator, Photoshop, 3ds Max.       

• Knowledge of CSS3, HTML, JavaScript, Dreamweaver, Flash and WordPress templates. 

• Knowledge of creating mock-ups, web design, and multimedia presentations. 

• Sound knowledge of the creative, marketing, experiential, and entertainment industries in Nigeria. 

• An organised and assertive individual who is proactive and resourceful. 

• Able to always work accurately with excellent attention to detail. 

• Experienced Microsoft Office user, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. 

• Competent Internet, Email, and Google applications user.     

• Able to manage own time and prioritise work to ensure deadlines are met and targets achieved and take personal responsibility for own work and actions. 

• Keenly interested in the creative, marketing, experiential, and entertainment industries in Nigeria. 

• Creative flair, innovative, original, a strong visual sense, and detail-oriented. 

• Knowledge of the latest web technologies and industry trends and ability to understand their roles within a commercial and creative environment. 

• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed. 

Location: 

• Lagos, Nigeria; including other locations as required.

Office Hours: 

• 08.00 to 17.00 Mondays to Fridays