Graphic Designer at Discovery Limited

Key Purpose

• The vacancy is for a graphic design role within the Discovery Corporate and Employee Benefits business unit. The role requires the Graphic Designer to create visual concepts to communicate, inform and captivate our stakeholders.. This will include a wide range of material such as mail templates, banners, brochures, flyers, posters, booklets, guides, newsletters, videos, etc.

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

• Translate strategic direction and technical content into high-quality design using the brand identity.
• Liase and work with stakeholders to understand and determine their design requirements
• Develop concepts, graphics and layouts for Corporate and Employee Benefits product collateral
• Develop concepts and execute original content by determining the ideal usage of colour, text, font style, imagery, and layout
• Manage workflow, prioritize tasks and keep stakeholders updated on progress and timelines
• Prepare rough drafts, storyboards for discussion based on agreed brief
• Review final layouts, suggest improvements and enhancements if required
• Update and maintain design index, and library of open files, images etc.
• Keep abreast of and understand the latest trends and how they can be used and implemented within a corporate environment
• Working independently as well as cooperatively with the communications and marketing teams to meet deadlines

Personal Attributes and Skills

The successful candidate must demonstrate the following competencies:

• Exceptional creativity and innovation
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• An understanding of the latest trends and their role within a corporate environment
• Professional approach to time, costs and deadlines
• Highly adaptable and resilient (Able to work under pressure)
• Ability to work both independently and participate as a member of a cross-functional team.
• Ability to prioritize and work on multiple tasks simultaneously
• Able to work independently
• Able to work in conditions of change, flexible and open to learn new languages and architecture
• Recognise unique demands of marketing/communication deadlines and of non-conventional working hours

Education, Skills and Experience

• Education & training qualification in Graphic Design (Degree or Diploma)
• Must have a minimum of 1 years’ graphic design experience
• Work experience in a similar environment would be an advantage
• Must be proficient in:
• Microsoft Office
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Indesign
• Adobe Premier Pro
• Adobe Dreamweaver
• Typography