Motion and Still Graphics Designer at a Dynamic Content and Media Technology Company - Talent Spur Advisory

Talent Spur Advisory - Our client is a dynamic Content and Media Technology company that creates, curates, and distributes content that matters to viewers. They are bold and daring, exploring untold stories and investing in technology that allows for innovative distribution across the African continent and globally. With revenue derived from productions for third parties, advertising and sponsorship sales, airtime sales, licensing of original productions, and affiliates’ partner Stations.

They value authenticity, relevance, and optimism to guide its engagement with stakeholders. They provide the right platform, speaking to an aspirational audience at the right time. With an objective to be the most-watched FTA channel with the widest footprint across Africa, connecting viewers in Africa and the diaspora with diverse programming including an exclusive line-up of dramas and comedies, soaps, relevant news, local sports, documentaries, and educational and kids' programming. Developing content that celebrates the diversity of African cultures and nurtures conversations that promote Africa.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Motion and Still Graphics Designer

Location: Lekki / Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Contract (Fully Onsite)
Reports To: Head, Studio Operations
Works & Interacts With: Project Stakeholders; (Management, Team Members, Project Manager)

The Role

• We are seeking a Graphic Designer to join our growing company. As a Graphic Designer, You will be designing a wide variety of things across digital and offline media. To be successful in this position, you’ll be a self-starter, capable of delivering brilliant creative ideas, and show amazing attention to detail.

Work Location:

• Corporate Office at Ikeja and Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, and any other project location, as may be required to complete work responsibilities.

Contract Type:

• Fixed-term Contract Employment for 12 months, with an opportunity to be retained as a permanent employee, or contract renewed given satisfactory performance and completion of key milestones and KPI Deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Planning concepts by studying relevant information and materials.
• Illustrating concepts by designing examples of art arrangement, size, type size, and style and submitting them for approval.
• Preparing finished art by operating necessary equipment and software.
• Coordinating with outside agencies, art services, web designers, marketing, printers, and colleagues as necessary.
• Contributing to team efforts by accomplishing tasks as needed.
• Communicating with clients about layout and design.
• Creating a wide range of graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and websites with software such as Photoshop.
• Reviewing final layouts and suggesting improvements when necessary.

About You

• A Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from any accredited university.
• Proven track record of excellence and 3+ years of experience in Graphic Design.
• Industry experience in media and entertainment is relevant.

Ability to Use, Understand or Apply:

• Advanced knowledge of desktop publishing tools, including Photoshop, InDesign Quark, and Illustrator.
• Effectively execute still and motion graphics designs
• Microsoft office suite, computer-aided design, and other Google systems.
• Marketing, production, website design, corporate identity, product packaging, advertisements, and multimedia design.

Ability to / Demonstrate:

• Graphic design skills with a strong portfolio.
• Creative and Innovative visual composition.
• A clear understanding of each project brief, digital marketing, production, website design, corporate identity and branding, advertising, and multimedia design.
• Excellent people and conflict management, with exceptional Decision making and leadership skills and the ability to inspire confidence and dedication.
• Creativity and innovation in delivering and producing concepts and ideas.
• Effective Time Management and efficient at working in a fast-paced environment.
• Optimism, with a dogged and never-give-up attitude.
• Excellent written and oral communication (ability to speak aptly, concisely, and coherently).
• Great interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Give and receive constructive criticism.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effectively work independently and with a flexible routine.

Benefits

• Salary: N150,000 - N200,000 Gross Monthly (The final offer to be decided by the level of expertise, qualification, and capacity).
• Industry competitive package: salary and performance-linked bonus.

Application Closing Date
25th August, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume and Cover Letter to: talentspuradvisory.careers@gmail.com using "Motion and Still Graphics Designer" as the subject of the mail.