Discovery Cycle Professionals (A Division of Discovery Cycle Limited) is a global network of experienced academics and consultants assembled to provide world-class knowledge-based services globally. DCP has diverse experience across different professional fields and offers a wide-range of multi-disciplinary professional services.
DCP has its headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria. Over the years, DCP has developed a wide range of multi-disciplinary professional services covering both the private and public sectors of the economy through the “DCP Ecosystem”. As part of its regional expansion strategy in West Africa and beyond, the company established its second Country Office in Monrovia, Liberia in 2013. DCP has pioneered leading roles in providing statutory local content and research-based local knowledge which was leveraged on several International Development Partners and Multinational Companies around the world.
Discovery Cycle Professionals is recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Graphic Artist
Location: Abuja
Location of Job (Department and Division): Head Office, Abuja
Number of Subordinates: Nil
Reports to: Lead Specialist
Main Function
The job requirement covers a wide range of responsibilities including Responsibility for creating a visible image that can be used in media and print. Uses software and hand-rendering to design products that meet the needs of the client.
Key Performance Areas:
Core, Essential Responsibilities/ Output Of Position
Role and Task Complexities:
- 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 illustrative material and copy, and 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
Minimum Requirement
Education:
- Degree in graphic design, marketing, art and other related field or equivalent field experience.
Experience:
At least 5 years of experience
Competences
Knowledge:
- Proficient use of knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Knowledge of graphic animation, video editing, needs to know to create media presentations using different software.
Skills/physical Competencies:
- Excellent IT skills, especially with design and photo-editing software
- Exceptional creativity and innovation
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- An understanding of the latest trends and their role within a commercial environment
- Professional approach to time, costs and deadlines.
Behavioural Qualities
- Excellent Interpersonal skills
- Proactive and well organised
Other Specifications
- Applicants MUST meet all the specified conditions before applying
- Candidate MUST be resident in Abuja and should be able to resume within short notice.
Application Closing Date:
26th August 2014
Method of Application
All CVs MUST be sent with the Job Title as the subject to:
[email protected] between 8th to 26th August, 2014