Graphic Designer at Ascendis Health

Job description

We’re looking for an exceptional Senior Graphic Designer to join our small dynamic in-house design team. The ideal candidate will need to possess strong typographical and package design skills.

A sound understanding of preparing artwork for reproduction is essential.

Requirements

• Degree/Diploma in Design or in a related field from a recognised institution Minimum of Five years experience
• Proficient in InDesign, Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator A knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Conceptual thinker / ideas person Have good information finding skills Exceptional attention to detail Ability to meet tight deadlines
• Work well in a pressurised environment

Advantageous

• 3D Modelling and rendering skills
• Online knowledge

Must be able to

• Conceptualise ideas that are executable in print and online
• Design beautiful and effective visual elements and info graphics
• Conceptualise and design of sales proposals for sales team
• Conceptualise and design of marketing material
• Pay attention to detail and have a sound understanding of reproduction
• Work speedily but accurately
• Be a team player and accountable by checking own work
• Ability to take briefs and comprehend what is required from them
• Create new and original designs from concept for brands based on client specification, needs and brand image
• Work within the restraints of CI guides in extending design ranges.
• Supervise projects to ensure that all materials ordered arrive upon agreed time to obtain maximum results
• Make sure that job deadlines are met in due time, ensuring that job quality is nothing short of the best
• Create and maintain files for all creative assets and resources, art materials, logos, CI guides and special fonts, which are needed for record keeping and referencing
• Evaluate and manage production resources to enhance high productivity and allocations
• Facilitate product campaigns and marketing via emails, microsites and other landing pages to boost client to customer interactions
• Liaise with other members of the graphic design team to maximise creativity and excellence in performance and delivery
• Good time management and multitasking skills in executing projects
• Knowledgeable about all aspects of graphic design to assign roles to team members based on their strengths to harness their skills and increase production speed and quality through division of labor
• Supervise and mentor design staff on project execution, and submit performance reports to the executives for appraisal.
• Good managerial skills to carry other team members along.

It’s essential for you to

• Be a motivated self-starter with the ability to personally manage projects
• Have a sound knowledge of Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and PowerPoint
• Be able to articulate communication design decisions clearly
• An exceptional portfolio to back up experience