Graphic Designer Job in Kenya


Graphic Designer 

Kenafric Industries – Marketing Department is seeking a skilled graphic designer with expertise in creating concepts, designs and execution of all types of media.
 
The person will support the department and company, be flexible in responding to a variety of requests and maintain a positive working relationship internally and externally. 

We are seeking a passionate candidate with career drive and ambition to grow.
 
Job Duties and Tasks:
  • Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts.
  • Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of type.
  • Use computer software to generate new images.
  • Mark up, paste, and assemble final layouts to prepare layouts for printer.
  • Draw and print charts, graphs, illustrations, and other artwork, using computer.
  • Review final layouts and suggest improvements as needed.
  • Confer with clients to discuss and determine layout design.
  • Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and Internet websites.
  • Key information into computer equipment to create layouts for client or supervisor.
  • Prepare illustrations or rough sketches of material, discussing them with clients and/or supervisors and making necessary changes.
  • Study illustrations and photographs to plan presentation of materials, products, or services.
  • Prepare notes and instructions for workers who assemble and prepare final layouts for printing.
  • Develop negatives and prints to produce layout photographs, using negative and print developing equipment and tools.
  • Photograph layouts, using camera, to make layout prints for supervisors or clients.
  • Produce still and animated graphics for on-air and taped portions of television news broadcasts, using electronic video equipment.
  • Working as part of a team with strategy team, printers, copyeditors, authors, , and other designers
  • Keeping abreast of emerging technologies in new media (particularly design programs such as In-Design, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat pro and Corel Draw) as most graphic design work is now completed on a computer
  • Name, save and archive designs and files in organized, systematized way
Education and core competencies
  • Undergraduate degree (design preference) or Diploma in graphic design
  • 2-4 years+ experience as a graphic designer in a branding or advertising agency
  • Proven track record and portfolio of commercial work
  • Proficiency in CS4;  In Design, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat pro and Corel Draw
  •  Tech and digital media savvy
  • Good organization skills and ability to multi-task
  • Excellent English writing and oral communication skills
  • Good presentation skills
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Ability to maintain confidential information
  • A individual who takes initiative and is proactive
  • An individual who works well with others and is a team player
Email: recruit@kenafricind.com