Intern/Junior Proposals Designer at BDO South Africa

Specification    
Main Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Complete design tasks as allocated.
•  Create exciting and engaging graphics for the website, social media channels and communication messages.
•  Develop graphics and layout for proposals and related purposes.
•  Assist with collateral updates and version control
•  Aid in the execution of marketing plans
•  Use computer software to generate new images, videos.
•  Development of promotional and other marketing-related campaigns.
•  Development of support material for events, activations/engagement and other business development initiatives.
•  Understanding current trends and styles and advising the team on the best application for specific projects.
•  Promotional elements including promotional leaflets, broadsheets, catalogues etc.
•  Assist in brainstorming concepts for upcoming projects.
•  Review final layouts and suggesting improvements if required.
•  Source or create high-quality graphics as required.
•  Assist with video production (shooting, editing, etc.) when required
•  Other projects as assigned

Requirements    
Qualifications/Recognition of Prior Learning equivalent:

• Tertiary qualification in Graphic Design
• A postgrad qualification will be an advantage

Work Experience:

At least 6 months practical experience
Knowledge:

• Excellent knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator and In Design)
• Previous experience with SharePoint will be advantageous
• Media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods.
• Computer hardware and software, including applications and programming used to create computer-generated graphics
• Competencies: Technical & Behavioural
• Proficiency in graphics or photo editing and imaging software
• Proficiency in video creation and editing software

Behavioral Competencies:

• Effective Communication Skills, both written and verbal.
• BDO Core Competencies:
• Relationships and Collaboration
• Exceptional Client Service
• Business Growth
• Engaging people

Leadership
Quality, Risk management and Operational performance

• The appointment will be made in terms of the firm’s Employment Equity Policy.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.