Graphic Designer

Jul 24, 2022 | Support Roles & Other Positions, Technical Positions

Our client specializes in Health Insurance, and has been established for many years – currently is looking for a talented person to take up the challenging and interesting position of Graphic Designer.

Main Purpose of The Job

The incumbent will be responsible for combining their creative skills with technical ability to bring graphics, animations, and other visual effects to life. The incumbent must be multiskilled to focus on print design, web design (all designs in digital format including Apps, etc), animation, etc. 

Main Duties of The Job

  • Ability to create visual concepts to communicate information and drive customer engagement and sales.
  • They create everything from posters and billboards to packaging, logos, and marketing materials.
  • Select colors, images, typography, and layout for communication materials, including websites, logos, signs, books, magazine covers, annual reports, advertisements, and social media posts
  • Ability to work with agency and marketing teams on campaigns.
  • Study design briefs and determine requirements.
  • Schedule projects and define budget constraints.
  • Conceptualize visuals based on requirements.
  • Prepare rough drafts and present ideas.
  • Develop illustrations, logos, and other designs using the software.
  • Use the appropriate colors and layouts for each graphic.
  • Work with copywriters and creative director to produce the final design.
  • Test graphics across various media.
  • Amend designs after feedback.
  • Ensure final graphics and layouts are visually appealing and on-brand.
  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
  • Collaborate with other team members, such as marketing, sales, and business operations, throughout the various phases of projects

Qualification

  • At least 5 O levels including Maths and English Language
  • 2 A level passes
  • A degree in Marketing, Business management, or E-commerce or a Diploma in Graphic designing.
  • Experience with references is necessary
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills. 

Mandatory Technical Requirements

  • Familiar with any Design software: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Corel Draw etc.
  • Ability to choose appropriate fonts, size, shape, and placement of text to ensure, readability and attractiveness
  • Web designing
  • Must have and present a good portfolio
  • Be creative, adaptable to trends, and conceptualize original ideas.
  • Have an active interest in art/designand are passionate about the work you deliver.

Other Requirements

  • Creativity, an eye for detail, and good communication skills
  • Results oriented with a strong customer service focus.
  • At least 2 years in the relevant insurance industry or a proven results-based record of accomplishment 

Added advantage

  • Experience in Digital marketing
  • International exposure
  • Media production, communication, and dissemination techniques

 Email CV in word format with an indication of current salary and benefits details to:

Mirriam Dzapasi – mirriam@valcol.co.zw