Graphic Artist at Showers Kiddies Publishers Limited

Showers Kiddies Publishers is a dynamic company whose aim is to provide quality education accessible to the African child. We started our distribution journey from the nooks and crannies of Nigeria and progressed to other neighbouring countries. We are situated in the heart of the buzzing city of Lagos, Nigeria. As a publishing company, our vision is to ‘build a prime educational brand’ by being the best in quality and style. Since starting in 2005, we have published a distinctive range of educational books, such as English Language, Mathematics, Science, English Literature, Vocational Aptitude, Quantitative and Verbal Reasoning among others. Our books range for pupils from 2 years to 11 years old. We have been able to give our pupils the opportunity to access knowledge, regardless of their background or circumstance.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Graphic Artist

Location: Gbagada, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Liaising with clients to determine their requirements, timescale and budget.
• Managing client proposals from typesetting through to graphic design, print and production.
• Working with clients’ ideas and managing their expectations.
• Developing concepts, graphics and layouts, including making decisions about fonts, images, readability and readers’ needs.
• 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.
• Keeping clients up to date, listening to and acting on feedback, and explaining the rationale behind graphic design decisions.
• Reviewing final layouts and suggesting improvements if required.
• Keeping up to date with design and software trends.
• Liaising with external printers or production teams to ensure deadlines are met and material is printed or presented to the highest quality.
• Create and update the company’s website periodically.

Essential Skills

• Excellent IT skills, especially with design and photo-editing software.
• Knowledge of Adobe PhotoShop, Illustrator, Sketch, InDesign, corel draw and other graphic design softwares.
• Exceptional creativity and innovation.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Been able to meet up with realistic deadlines.
• Effectively manage time with tasks.

Desirable Skills:

• A minimum of HND or B.Sc Degree in Computer Science or any related field.
• Experience working in a book publishing company is an advantage.
• 2-5 years working experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Being able to create and update the company’s website.
• Being able to move with tides in the education and graphic industry.

Application Closing Date
11th January, 2023.