Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Junior Graphic Designer Job in Nairobi County - Lavington

Location: Lavington, Nairobi. Position: Junior Graphic Designer
Type of Employment: Full Time
Work Experience: 1 year
Education Level: Diploma or higher

AKSENT is a full service, strategy-minded marketing agency based in Nairobi, Kenya. AKSENT delivers bold new perspectives which help our clients get noticed.
As a member of AKSENT team the designer will see the direct impact they have on our clients and company. Our focus and determination, will provide a platform in which the designer can thrive, grow and advance; both personally and professionally.
We are currently seeking a highly motivated, confident Junior Graphic Designer who is a responsible team player with self-driven abilities – possess strong, detailed skills in developing creative ideas and can work in a fast–paced, fun and exciting work environment and industry.
An ideal candidate will create and inspire new concepts toward client projects using a wide range of mediums.


Summary of Job Responsibilities
• Work closely with Creative Team to execute ideas
• Translate concepts into variable design concepts
• Research and keep abreast of emerging design trends and practices
• Design promotional and event collateral for both print and web
• Co-ordinate production and timelines of print jobs with team members to meet overall campaign deadlines
• Develop design exploration assets, and mood boards for pitches or client presentations to help determine a projects direction
• Improve and create graphics for web design and other related projects
• Responsible in print production and delivering appropriate files
• Collaborate with strategist and other members of the AKSENT team to produce presentations for business development and client meetings

Qualifications and Skills
• One year of industry experience
• Diploma or higher in appropriate field
• Competent in Adobe Suite and eagerness to learn new software
• Passionate about design and willingness to update job knowledge by participating in educational training and conference opportunities
• Keen on strategy and research based projects in order to deliver successful design
• Creative flair, originality and strong visual sense
• Strong computer skills

Notes
To assist in our selection of candidates, an electronic or printed portfolio must be provided.
Samples of previous or current work pieces are acceptable, as this process will help determine your qualification and position within AKSENT.

Please note that this job description is a rough outline of tasks that can be expected.
Keep any attachments under 3MB. Please include a cover letter describing why you are an ideal candidate for this position.

Email to: hello@aksent.co.ke