Senior Graphic Designer, Durban

General design work (posters, flyers, merchandise and other marketing material). Determine the message the design should portray and work closely with the marketing function of the customer. Create images in line with the marketing strategy and brand strategy, aligned to internal company design preferences for customer accounts.Display a range of creative design techniques to materialise the concept and design required. Plans concept by studying information and materials to ensure all information is included. Liaise with the printers in terms of artwork and colors, layout, quality, paper etc. Approve the print run executed by the printers against the initially approved artwork.Achieve deadlines and working as quick and efficiently as possible. Updating adverts on the website and betting displays. Liaising with branch team leaders and managers with regards to any design work requested for their branch at customers. Photocopying and deep etching pictures in photoshop. Review designs for errors before printing and publishing them.Illustrates concept by designing rough layout of art and copy regarding arrangement, size, type size and style, and related aesthetic concepts. Obtain approval of concept by submitting rough layout for approval by the customer. Prepare finished copy and prepare final layout by marking and pasting up finished copy and art.Complete projects by coordinating with printing and publishing. Anticipate the type of design required based on past experience and feedback. Directing, supervising, managing, guiding, mentoring junior and advanced graphic designers. Ensure error free designs with accurate content. Ensure that designs are free from racial, gender bias, derogatory, defamatory comments.Maintains technical knowledge by attending design workshops; reviewing professional publications; participating in professional societies. Keep abreast with competitor activity, market innovation, market trends, customer trends. Ensure measures are put in place and steps are taken to achieve the short term, medium term and long term goals.Product innovation, new service offerings to customers. Qualifications and experience

Matric Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design 3 - 4 years experience in a Senior Graphic Designer role, overseeing a junior team. 5 years experience as a senior designer or art director in a corporate design department or an advertising agency Must have long concept experience and managing a project from concept to end

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