Job Description
Job Title: Graphic Designer,
Job Type : Full Time,
Reports to: Marketing Manager,
Location: Nairobi, Kenya,
Job Summary:
The Graphic designer is responsible for creating visual concepts that communicate information. They create everything from posters and billboards to packaging, logos and marketing materials. The Graphic Designer shall use elements such as shapes, colors, typography, images and more to convey ideas to clients as guided by the Company brand book through static and animated communication.
Key Responsibilities
• Timely developing creative concepts for campaigns and Promotions in a creative manner that effectively communicate to customers and prospects for business growth of AMG Realtors and affiliate brands
• Adaptation of the approved concepts by the Marketing Manager and Directors for various communication channels such as Billboards, Social Media banners/Gifs, posters etc as per the brief
• Ensure daily provision of assets for the Social Media Calendar, Quarterly billboard concepts and timely fresh concepts to keep the brand vibrant
• Create visual assets for the website as and when required to keep the website up to date as per the brand book guidelines
• Ensure branding and promotion assets such as signages, Tshirs,Hoodies,Mugs, bags etc are up-to date with the current brand manuals
• Liaise with production suppliers to ensure quality materials are used and adherence to brand identity i.e logo, pantones, dimensions are adapted as per AMG Realtors and brands’ manual
• Take full responsibility of proof reading together with the marketing team to avoid design errors and typos on the artworks before posting or production
• Take lead in Advising the Marketing Manager ,Director & staff on strategies that will keep the business ahead of the curve through research, case studying and innovative proposals including but not limited to advanced digital trends, AI etc
• Assist in events set up to ensure that the branding aspect is as per the AMG’s and affiliate brands Standards
• Work closely with the photographer/videographer to ensure good quality images are produced and brand guidelines adhered to during production and in post production for the final outputs.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphics Design.
• 3-5 years experience in a similar role.
• Excellent knowledge of Business functions.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office & Excel.
Skills & Abilities
• Strong language and communication skills, including proofing and editing.
• Self-starter with ability to monitor, organize, and manage multiple projects.
• Proficient knowledge of graphic software including the components of Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and social media scheduling software such as Sendible.
• Excellent IT skills, especially with design and photo-editing software.
• Exceptional creativity and innovation.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• An understanding of the latest trends and their role within a commercial environment.
• Proactive in exploring efficient digital tools such Artificial Intelligence tools amongst others
• An openness and willingness to learn and share.
• Outstanding organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong ethical standards.