Graphic Designer

Main Accountabilities:

• Responsible for creating design solutions that have a high visual impact from conceptualization and design of solutions from concept to completion

• Lead on huge variety of projects, including print, identity (to build on visual ‘brand’), advertising, websites, design briefs, create layouts and final art work and any additional marketing collaterals

• Manage multiple design briefs simultaneously, estimate the time required to complete the work and allocate time according to the priority of the job

• Responsible for Photo Shoots of Professional Standard, and other Photography assignments covering events, school / nursery activities, field trips, etc. for all Business Units. The resource will also equip the marketing department with necessary photography equipment and accessories to carry out this task

• Provide support for setup of audio & visual devices (like audio mixer, mics, speakers, projectors and screens) for events & presentations

• Have an optimistic outlook and flexible temperament in a fast-paced working environment

Graphic Designs & Creative

• Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts based on knowledge of layout principles and aesthetic design concepts

• Producing communication as per plan for

• Above the line – dailies, magazines, etc.

• Below the line – flyers, brochures, prospectus, SMS, direct mail, outdoor

• Social – Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Blogs, etc.

• Outreach – Event / Exhibition participation, stalls, booths, mall promos, etc.

• Events – Monthly events, open houses, coffee mornings, challenges and more

• Provide final production artwork to production partners/ suppliers

• Work with a wide range of media, including photography and computer-aided design

• Draw and print charts, graphs, illustrations, and other artwork, using computer

• Research new software or design concepts

• Produce still and animated graphics for on-air and taped portions of television news broadcasts, using electronic video equipment

• Photograph layouts, using camera, to make layout prints for supervisors or clients

• Curate, archive and manage data bank of suitable images, including in-house pictures, stock imagery, and digitally manipulated images.

Audio & Video Production

• Responsible for recording key events across business units SMS, RIS, and JINS as per Events & Activities / Academic Calendars in consultation with Marketing Officer / Marketing Manager / School Management / Nursery Manager

• Editing and Producing High Quality AV Content that can be used across various channels such as Official Website, YouTube Channel, Demonstrations, Events, etc

• Perform the role of expert / advisor on AV Production Projects and back advise with sound research and analysis

• Handle professional Video Shoots as and when they are warranted, and project manage till final product

• Procure tools / equipment as necessary, and suggest improvements to the AV Production Process

Photography

• Responsible for Photographing key events across business units RIS, SMS and JINS as per Events & Activities / Academic Calendars in consultation with Marketing Officer / Marketing Manager / School Management / Nursery Manager

• Reworking / Retouching Pictures that can be used across various channels such as Official Website, Social Media Presentations, Collateral, Events, etc

• Perform the role of expert / advisor on Photography Projects and back advise with sound research and analysis

• Handle professional Photo Shoots as and when they are warranted, and project manage till final product

• Procure tools / equipment as necessary, and suggest improvements to the Photography Production Process

Website & Email Marketing

• Work on all official Email/Newsletter Templates / Designs for all Business Units

Production:

• Handle all print production

• Large Format Production (Panaflex, Vinyle Sticker, One way vision, Flags)

• Indoor Production (Rollup stands, X-Stands, Vinyl sticker)

• Offset Production

• Screen Art Production

• Collaborate with technical team to fix production related technical issues

• Suggest / advise on print media, quality, and finish of the final product

• Quality assurance for the final product delivered by the vendor and acceptance / rejection

• Handle other production related projects including signage, totem poles, murals, wall graphics, etc.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• 4-5 years’ experience as a Graphic Designer with excellent knowledge of Adobe Suite of Products including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Flash Professional, Fireworks, Acrobat X Pro, Bridge, Media Encoder, HTML

• Strong working knowledge of Audio / Video Editing Software such as SoundForge, Audacity, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Elements, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, ActivePresenter, Lightworks, etc.

• Must be able to work on both Windows and MAC environments with high proficiency

• Strong typography skills, with ability to create storyboards

• Artistic with good knowledge of graphics optimization for the web with strong layout and pagination skills

• Good knowledge of various production media / material and should be able to select and advise suitable media.