Midweight Graphic Designer - Midrand, South Africa - Varsity College

    Varsity College
    Varsity College Midrand, South Africa

    2 weeks ago

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    Description

    Direct Reporting Line:
     Studio Team Leader

    Vega School, Varsity College and IIE MSA are educational brands of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE). The IIE enjoys the reputation of being at the forefront of private higher education in South Africa and is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to provide higher education qualifications accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE).

    The National Office has vacancies for X2 Midweight Graphic Designers.

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Create designs from conceptualisation to highly finished creative/designs (including research into the relevant areas) Involvement in the full concept process, from the prototype stages through to production
    • Provide fresh thinking, strong ideas, and a high level of craftsmanship across all elements of design
    • Prepare and present draft designs to Marketing Manager and Head of Studio for review and approval. Managing the feedback and changes received with a good communication and efficiency
    • Proactive ownership of the artwork generation [taking brand guidelines and visual identity into account] whilst adhering to agreed timelines, within a fast-paced environment environment
    • Ensure work is efficiently provided to schedule and within the set deadlines. Ability to react timeously and efficiently to ad hoc last-minute briefs within tight deadlines
    • Multitasking numerous creative executions effectively
    • Collaboration with various stakeholders or with the design/marketing team. This would also include full involvement in the reviewing process of creative work produced by oneself and fellow designers
    • Generate a range of creative outputs ranging from brochures, fact sheets, promotional material, newsletters, posters, emailers and presentations to website material, digital assets, social media creative and other
    • Strong typographical, layout, visual hierarchy and proofreading skills. Responsible for spotting errors before artwork leaves the studio
    • Liaising with internal and external stakeholders as necessary to ensure all required briefs are delivered within specified timeframes. Engage with a range of audiences and in support of the strategic priorities
    • Working closely with the appointed brand agency to interpret campaign work and ensure that additional campaign creation is produced per VI guides
    • Ensure brand consistency in all visual designs created to maintain a cohesive brand image across the CI
    • Staying abreast of design trends and techniques

    Competencies Required:

    • Fully proficient in Adobe Creative Suite [Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign] and MS Office
    • A creative thinker, excellent at idea generation and visualisation
    • Ability to verbally and visually communicate effectively
    • An eye for detail and a methodical organised way of working even when multi-tasking
    • A good understanding of the print process and setting up artwork correctly for print
    • Knowledge of animation and digital design is advantageous
    Minimum Education Requirements:
    • Minimum of a Degree in Visual Communication / Graphic Design / Communication Design with a strong design portfolio showcasing a variety of design projects across multiple mediums
    Minimum Work Experience Requirements:
    • Minimum of 3 or more years of experience within a Design capacity gained in house or within an agency
    The IIE's Vega School, Varsity College and MSA are Equal Opportunity Employers . However, preference will be given to previously underrepresented groups in accordance with the South African Employment Equity Act.