Midweight Designer (Contract)
We’re a global, multi-cultural company that’s all about entertainment. We have evolved into a focused, dynamic community that thrives on all things sporty, providing services to an internationally renowned sport-betting brand that has a huge presence in the Premier League and other top tier leagues around the world. Our expertise lies in marketing, customer service and technology. We deliver product digitally (online and mobile) and we market through-the-line (TV, print, outdoors, digital etc). We are looking for sports enthusiasts who are also especially fanatical about soccer. We are looking for a Mid-Level Multimedia / DTP Designer will play a lead role on projects as well intermediate the junior designer(s) in creating concepts, layouts, and final art.
About this position
Working Type: In-office
Working Location: Melrose Arch, Johannesburg
Hours: 40 hours weekly (08:30 - 17:00)
Retainer: R24 000 per month
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 3 months (month to month basis)
Main Responsibilities:
- The responsibilities will include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Knowledge of media production, communication techniques and methods.
- Create designs, concepts and layouts based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetical
- Design concepts in accordance with AISJ standards and adopted branding.
- Mark up, paste and assemble final layouts for printing.
- Assist in the development of new campaigns, brainstorming, and execution.
- Prepare notes and illustrations for assembly and preparation of final layouts for printing.
- Liaise with external printers for printing jobs.
- Keep up to date technically and apply new knowledge to the position.
- Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
- Provide information to supervisors and co-workers.
- Develop goals to prioritize, organize and accomplish work requirements
- Communicate with people outside the organization, representing the organization to the public.
- Responsible for daily event updates on all communications platforms, E.g. Website, Facebook
- Information updates on website when needed
Qualifications:
- 3 year Diploma or Degree in Graphic Design or Advertising
- 5 years + experience in a Design and Multimedia
- Proficient in Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, After Effects and Dreamweaver
- Digital and coding experience required
- Adaptable and a quick learner. Must be able to apply style guides creatively.
- Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite. Familiar with HTML and motion graphics.
- Consistent high standard and quality of work with high attention to detail
- Good time management and problem solving skills
- High level of organisational skills and ability to prioritize
- Ability to handle multiple projects at a time and meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to be proactive and come up with ideas beyond the brief
- Team player
- Interest in sport essential
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