Job Description

Graphic designers/artists design graphics for use in media products such as magazines, labels, advertising and signage. Typical activities include:

liaising with clients to determine their requirements and budget
managing client proposals from typesetting through to design, print and production
working with clients, briefing and advising them with regard to design style, format, print production and timescales
developing concepts, graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos and websites
determining size and arrangement of copy and illustrative material, as well as font style and size
preparing rough drafts of material based on an agreed brief
reviewing final layouts and suggesting improvements if required
liaising with external printers on a regular basis to ensure deadlines are met and material is printed to the highest quality.
Graphic designers work mainly nine-to-five, but deadlines may require working additional hours. Opportunities for graphic designers exist in cities throughout the country,

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• creativity
• innovation
• time management

Education + Experience

• Qualification: Bachelor's degree