Art Director/ Illustrator
Karis & Sazii Limited - Ikeja, Lagos
Posted: Apr 26th, 2018
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Responsibilities
Karis & Sazii Limited is a Vibrant, Experienced and Creative integrated marketing communications outfit. The company's creative agency located at Oregun Ikeja is currently expanding and looking to employ qualified candidates to fill the position of Art Director/ Illustrator.
Job Description
- Working closely with the strategist/copywriter to generate creative ideas and concepts to fulfil the client's brief
- Responsible for creating design solutions that have a high visual impact
- Use of innovations to redefine a designed brief within the constraints of cost and time
- Producing sketches or 'storyboards' (television) or 'roughs' or 'scamps' (print) to communicate ideas to the client
- Gaining an understanding of the target audience and business that the advert is aimed at
- Pitching ideas to clients
- Briefing other members of the creative team
- Working in editing suites to oversee the finished product
- Maintains technical knowledge by attending design workshops; reviewing professional publications; participating in professional societies
| Minimum: B.Sc/B.A Experience: 3-5 year(s) |
Location: Ikeja, Lagos Job Type: Permanent |
Salary: Negotiable Expires: 10-06-2018 |
General Requirements
Qualification and Requirements
- Applicants should possess at least HND, BSc or other qualification(s) in related course or field. Professional Certification in Art Direction and Strategy is an added advantage
- Minimum of 3 years working experience within Advert/media industry
- Must possess a strong sense of concept development, in addition to communication, collaboration, research, problem-solving and presentation skills
- Must be proficient with Corel draw, Adobe Creative Suite applications and 3D software programs, and understand marketing and consumer tastes
- Web design skills are an added advantage.
- Must be able to work with elements such as shape, colour, graphics and typography to create packaging that is unique, functional and appealing to customers.
- Must be able to Illustrate and be proficient with Corel draw, Adobe Creative Suite applications and 3D software programs, and understand marketing and consumer tastes
- Must be able to multitask.
Key Requirements/ Skills
- Excellent teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills
- Logic, creativity and imagination
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Strong organisational skills
- Self-motivation, flexibility, stamina and the ability to adapt
- Confidence, enthusiasm and determination
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- The resilience to accept criticism of your work
- Commercial awareness with the ability to understand the target audience
- An interest in popular culture, new trends and styles
- Good research skills
- Administrative, IT and proofreading skills
- Excellent self-motivation and adaptability
- Commercial awareness and good team working skills
Experience
- More than 3 years Agency work experience
Proficiency
- Corel draw, Adobe Creative Suite applications & 3D software programs
Gender
- Male
AGE RANGE: 25 years – 35 years
