Multi-Media Specialist (Graphic Designer) at Sun International

Job Purpose

• Responsible and accountable for the scheduling, co-ordination and / or design of interactive and animation content using special effects, graphics, audio, video and other electronic tools to design high-quality multimedia designs with high visual impact with the aim of educating and entertaining customers in various business areas.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree / Diploma in Graphic design (Motion Graphics , Animation , Design)
• Presentation of an artistic portfolio

Experience

• At least 3 experience in Multimedia , Motion graphics and digital design.
• Additional experience in DTP is an advantage
• Experience using Adobe CS; Microsooft Office ; Photoshop; Indesign; Illustrator; after effects animation
• Please Supply portfolio of your previous work 

Skills and Knowledge

• Animation Design
• Digital acumen
• Planning and implementing
• Clerical administrative functions
• Checking / Attention to detail
• Deciding
•  Collecting information
• Team co-operation
• Making judgements based on information from the senses
• Adaptable
• Innovation
• SI Company Information & Processes
• Multimedia design and layout
• Adobe Illustrator; Office for Mac; Photoshop; Indesign; Audio production software, after effects animation
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Team player but able to work independently
• Advanced computer skills

Key Performance Areas

Multimedia Animation Design

• Understand layout of screens as well as scheduled content to be used for publishing
• Receive briefs and promotional requests from departments across the business unit
• Allocate and prioritise requisitions
• Brainstorm and mock-up design ideas
• Construct the conceptual designs for marketing and or other promotions, ensuring content remains fresh, relevant and exciting;
•  Identify relevant channels and or tools to be used to deliver an integrated platform that can support a combination of text, sounds and images
• Present the framework design to the relevant manager with back-up on the brief; as well as any required changes
• Plan and monitor the creation of high quality video content and photographs
• Create and edit graphic or animated designs using relevant systems and tools
• Propose or provide advice on artistic designs and solutions
• Incorporate the work of other specialists including

Animation Content Scheduling

• Compile and update the running order schedule of animation content for screens across the property in line with business plan objectives
• Capture and schedule content against each screen in the system including naming conventions, flight codes, ticket tape information, etc.
• Check that the content is accurately displayed
• Log calls with maintenance or IT to ensure resolution of any technical screen faults
• Communicate / escalate potential problems, changes, and additions to technical
• Multi Media Lead team player

Administration Support

• Correspond and obtain approvals on final content
•  Liaise and update agencies with regards printing requirements
• Quality assure content and products prior to distribution

Stakeholder engagement

• Maintain relationships with key stakeholders (including Unit and Group Marketing management) by promptly resolving queries; requests
• Work with PR & Communications team to ensure content availability according to schedules
• Follow-through on progress with relevant stakeholders and agencies to ensure timeous delivery of content in line with agreed SLA
• Manage relationships with suppliers and agencies through regular engagements to ensure quality service delivery