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MID-LEVEL GRAPHIC DESIGNER (Freelance Position) You will primarily be responsible for artworking and applying designs across a range of medias, so an eye for detail and the ability to work fast and faultlessly are both essential. You ll also be directly involved in the creative design process for projects from start to finish, working with the rest of the team to develop ideas and solutions for clients. Managing tasks and your own workload is really important, as is the ability to manage multiple projects at once, take ownership of your work and deliver end results that surpass the initial brief. Working with the web development team in designing websites Designing new and updating current client literature following corporate branding guidelines Creating new brand collateral for clients, including concept development Designing eshots and online adverts Designing and producing in-house marketing collateral Producing promotional material for clients Work with internal teams to generate ideas for pitching and proposals Providing quality control over own work Following best practice with the design and creative team Working with other team members to deliver projects and activity to deliver against deadlines You will be able to evidence sound experience and use of Adobe Creative Suite - InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator of web prototyping tools such as InVision would be an advantage A degree-level professional qualification relevant to graphic design Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Attention to detail and accuracy Skilled in designing new material that fits its target audience Self motivated, highly organised and able to work to demanding deadlines Ability to manage own workload including logging hours and activity on web based crm and project management tools of designing for both web and offline A positive and proactive attitude Previous experience in an agency/marketing environment would be an advantage. Minimum 3 years experience applies. Must be proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Dreamweaver You ll have a well-executed portfolio demonstrating excellent design principles in layout and typography Education: National Diploma/Degree in Graphic Design
VIDEO ANIMATOR/MOTION GRAPHICS DESIGNER (Freelance Position) As a Motion Graphics Designer, you will be responsible for working hand in hand with the design and illustration team, aiding with the creation of assets, then bringing them to life and delivering high quality and innovative motion graphic content that seamlessly integrates with elearning solutions. This is a role for a creative individual with excellent aesthetic judgment and willingness to collaborate within a team environment. You will be an integral part of every stage in the creative process, from conceptualization to client amends. Create highly engaging complex animations for a diverse array of media, including smartphones, tablets and the web. Work with illustrators, designers and instructional designers to understand the project scope and objectives. Assist in the creation of animation storyboards. Prepare conceptual layouts for the motion graphic project. Participate in brainstorming sessions to share new design perspectives and ideas. Provide accurate time estimates for each part of the process. Assist in selecting appropriate audio, graphic and animation styles for the project. Encoding, converting and editing videos and adding effects/elements to enhance motion graphics. Support the design and illustration team with photo editing, bespoke illustration and icon design. Responsible for training and developing others in the use of animation software. Keeping abreast of advancements in animation as well as new technologies and techniques, contemporary trends in production design and popular music to deliver cutting edge work. Strong interpersonal and communication skills Ability to comprehend and uphold brand style guidelines, producing work of a suitable style Ability to solve an array of challenges through visual design Must be able to mediate creative problems to arrive at the best solution Manage time effectively, ability to multi-task and meet deadlines Detail-oriented individual who reviews his/her work carefully, quality control is key Self starter with the ability to work independently and collaborate with a team Professional demeanor with high degree of comfort speaking with internal clients Previous experience in an agency/marketing environment would be an advantage. Minimum 4 years experience applies. Must be proficient in Photoshop, InDesign, AfterEffect and Premier Pro You ll have a well-executed portfolio demonstrating excellent design principles in layout and typography Education: National Diploma/Degree in Graphic Design
JUNIOR COPYWRITER (Freelance Position) At Visual Aspiration copywriters are strategists, producers and storytellers that use language to bring ideas to life. They lead projects into uncharted creative territories without blinking. They solve commercial and advertising strategy and positioning challenges. They re language aficionados, but approach projects with rational, collaborative and innovative mindsets. They can write for any medium and any length, in almost every voice, always mindful of how it sounds and reads. Personally write copy and edit copy for several clients Interact with Art Directors to develop creative concepts and executions of assigned jobs Possess solid understanding of the business and market dynamics of assigned clients Work closely with account executives to schedule and monitor all projects Provide accurate time and production cost estimates for recommended techniques Perform miscellaneous tasks, as directed by Managing Director/Creative Director Secondary : Vendor and Client Relationships Foster good working relationships with third-party vendors Advise client on all technical visual recommendations and/or issues. Help facilitate both the input and creative meetings Assist in making presentations to client Advertising and marketing copywriting techniques Sales and direct response strategies Conceptual and campaign tactics and extensions Different copy tones and voices Audience reading habits and behaviors Web copy and social media copy best practices Radio and Television production Long format article copy and short format advertising copy Speaking and presentation skills Previous experience in an agency/marketing environment would be an advantage. Minimum 2 years experience applies. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office You ll have a well-executed portfolio demonstrating excellent design principles in layout and typography Education: National Diploma/Degree in Graphic Design
SOCIAL MEDIA SPECIALIST (Freelance Position) The Social Media Specialist will be charged with managing a number of client s social media profiles and executing the marketing strategy. The successful candidate will develop and maintain but not limited to blogs, video feeds, trending social networking sites and resource centers. The candidate will be responsible for providing the customers with comprehensive analytics, data presentations, and resource management reports. This candidate will have a demonstrated history of working in a fast-paced environment while delivering multiple projects on schedule, on budget and with no errors. Creation of content which meets our customer standards Develop and deliver social media optimization (SMO). Stay current with social media trends and best practices. Research opportunities for new social marketing platforms and select adapt current process to fit client needs. Review and approve content on a daily basis. Creating and managing monthly promotions Strong project management or organizational skills In-depth knowledge and understanding of social media platforms and their respective participants (Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, Flickr etc.) and how they can be deployed. Ability to effectively communicate information and ideas in written and verbal format. Ability to build and maintain client relationships. Team player, with the confidence to take the lead and guide other departments when necessary. Good technical understanding and can learn new hardware and software quickly. Public relations, marketing, sales, community management experience Knowledge of SEO, keyword research and Google Analytics Willingness to learn and grow Willingness to be part of a start- up culture with a sense of accountability to the bottom line Previous experience in an agency/marketing environment is a must. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Minimum 3 years experience or equivalent Education: National Diploma/Degree in Public Relations or Marketing or Journalism or Communication
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