Digital Studio Controller at Distell

We require the services of a Digital Studio Controller and Administrator to be based in our New Germany Trade Marketing Office, reporting to the Regional Activity Planning Manager in New Germany.
Key performance areas would include, but are not limited to:

• Ensuring the smooth operation of the Design studio by adhering to and implementing minimum standards, systems and time lines
• Exercise care of Company’s assets including all Digital studio equipment, stock and Brand artwork; with the correct Brand artwork to be communicated and approved with sign off by the relevant Trade Marketing and Brand teams
• Be the custodian of Distell’s Brands
• Understanding and experience of Coral Draw and Photoshop
• Strict adherence to the Company’s work quality standards including the initiative to develop and implement a Coastal Design Toolkit including but not limited to design and communication of generic templates for events, promotions, activations, presentations, initiatives, calendar occasions and displays
• Establish minimum requirements for the Design Studio to be cost effective whilst providing a superior service to all stakeholders, including the operating and maintenance of the in-house Roland printer
• Manage Digital Studio budget whilst continually benchmarking against the external design industry for standards and costing, including control of adequate stock levels of studio consumables (e.g. printer cartridges, vinyl, paper, etc), and ensuring control measures in place including stock sheets and monthly stock takes
• Ensure timeous execution of all requisitions with weekly job card presented to line manager and communicated to the Region to share Studio capacity on a weekly basis
• Be creative, imaginative and energetic with an understanding of corporate identity
• Ensure the Company housekeeping standards are strictly adhered to
• Have proven flair for Design and colour
• Have good communication skills with an ability to communicate with all levels of management
• Be able to self-manage, prioritise and be deadline driven with the ability to work under pressure
• Be interested in art and design with knowledge of soft and hardware
• An understanding of distinctive logos and corporate identity materials for products and businesses
• The ability to brainstorm and mock up designs and marketing ideas
• Be able to present ideas to Management and clients
• Support the Trade Marketing department with ad hoc administrative support

The Successful Candidate Must Have The Following Experience/skills

• Diploma or previous proven training in graphic design
• Have a current portfolio and proven artistic flair with a high level of creativity
• Experience on Coral Draw, creative suite, CS 6 (PC based)
• 3 – 5 years experience in a studio environment would be advantageous

• Computer literate on the PC based systems
• Experience in Digital Media and Litho
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent admin skills
• The ability to work independently, and under pressure, as well as be a team player
• A desire to achieve beyond expectations
• Experienced with ordering print materials within budget areas
• An excellent eye for visual design, layout, and typography
• Be able in creating original content and identities from start to finish
• Familiarity across a wide range of online platforms
• Strong leadership and self-management
• Can switch gears quickly to adapt to the needs of a situation in a fast - paced environment
• Professional and confident communicator
• Versatility - feel comfortable on and off the computer and having brainstorming sessions
• Willingness to share created work & streamline and implement new procedures.

Candidates will be required to undergo a practical to demonstrate their skills

Reference Number: 16645