Visual Artist

Job Description:

We define visual artistry as storytelling that inspires, educates, and engages. We’re searching for a competent and creative individual who can take concepts and ideas and turn them into stimulating images for both print and electronic media. The ideal candidate will be proficient in all phases of the design process, from concept to final product, and will be well-versed in the latest design software. The graphic designer should be able to take concepts that have been expressed verbally or in writing, and elevate them into a design that appeals to the audience. They will work with various teams throughout the organisation and the best candidate will have a solid understanding of branding and marketing, and be able to determine the perfect layout and structure for each project.

Visual Artist Responsibilities:

• Communicate with clients about layout and design.
• Collaborate, brainstorm, and strategise with multiple teams or clients on a wide range of materials that may include web pages, presentations, programming collateral, signage, internal communications, newsletters and marketing materials.
• Plan concepts by studying relevant information and materials.
• Translate strategic direction into high-quality design within an established brand identity.
• Develop concepts traditionally or by utilisng software and A.I., and also execute original content by determining the ideal usage of color, text, font style, imagery, and layout.
• Prepare finished art by operating necessary equipment and software.
• Manage the design and uploading process for all project materials, based on best practices for using a content management system.
• Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing tasks as needed.
• Communicating with clients about layout and design.
• Create a wide range of graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and websites with software such as photoshop.
• Review final layouts and suggest improvements when necessary.

Visual Artist Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or a related artistic field.
• 3 or more years of experience as a graphic designer or in a related field.
• Exceptional creativity and innovative design skills.
• Experience in creating a wide range of graphics with design software including Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Dreamweaver and Adobe Firefly is an advantage.
• Have a strong eye for visual composition, while planning concepts by studying relevant information and materials.
• Illustrating concepts by designing examples of art arrangement, size, type size and style and submitting them for approval.
• Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing tasks as needed.

• Excellent communication with clients and highly competent presentation skills for layout and designs.
• Organisational and time-management skills for meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment is a necessity.
• Desire to continue building a skill set with education, in-house training or mentorship.