Communication Officer - Graphic Designer (Saldanha) at Sea Harvest Corporation (Pty) Ltd

JOB PURPOSE:

The Communications Officer is required to provide Communications support  and services to the business in a way that improves Sea Harvest’s (the Company) reputation amongst its internal stakeholders. The role requires a  creative thinker and competent designer who is able to conceptualise and design communication for print and digital platforms.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

Duties include but will not be limited to:

 Generic:

• Design notices, create videos and do layout and design of internal newsletters.
• Produce creative design work in line with verbal or written briefs/requests that meet required quality standards and deadlines.
• Work effectively on multiple projects adhering to budget, time and production constraints.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, when necessary, prepare mock-ups and present draft designs for approval.
• Edit proofs to stakeholders’ specifications and get approval before publishing artwork.
• Ensure that all design work is saved in a central content library.
• Relinquish all intellectual property and design work to the ownership of the employer (Sea Harvest Corporation – a subsidiary of the Sea Harvest Group).

Creative Design:

• Be a good listener who is able to conceptualise designs based on the receipt of verbal and/ or written briefs.
• Conceptualise designs in line with Sea Harvest’s culture and which promotes the company’s reputation as a leading, transformed and responsible company.
• Translate concepts into creative designs and design layout for different communication material, including printed publications, presentations, electronic media, mobile communication and social media.
• Design and produce visual, textual, and animated content that is engaging and promotes the achievement of communications objectives, using Adobe software and Canva.
• Ensure that all designs adhere to the Sea Harvest brand guidelines and promote a positive image of the company that will grow its reputation amongst internal and external stakeholders.

Photography and Videography:

• Capture high quality photos and video footage and edit videos using Adobe software or online platforms.
• Ensure that written permission is obtained from all people who can be identified in photos and video footage captured and that the permission slips are filed in a systematic manner.

Content Publishing

• Publish and remove content from various platforms, including noticeboards and SharePoint.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage with internal and external stakeholders in a professional and cordial manner.
• Invite, consider and implement useful feedback on design work as and when required.
• Effectively communicate about progress of projects and any issues that may arise.

Events

• Assist with the planning and coordination of internal and external events, if need be.

Other

• Perform other duties not outlined above, as requested by management, which is commensurate with the level of the post.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, digital design, film, or a related field.
• At least three years' experience in a similar role.
• Excellent knowledge of storyboarding, visual design principals, and animation.
• A complete portfolio of multimedia design content showcasing your skills and              
• Knowledge of, and experience working with, MS Office and Adobe creative platforms (including InDesign) and Canva.
• A good listener who is able to conceptualise designs based on the receipt of verbal and/ or written briefs.
• Ability to collaborate on long-term projects and design and produce high-end visual, textual, and animated content.
• Artistic with a keen eye for aesthetics and visually appealing content.
• Good English writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively on multiple projects simultaneously.