Graphic Designer

Job Description

To manage the print and press related work

Estimating the time required to complete the work and providing quotes for clients;

Developing design briefs by gathering information and data through research;

thinking creatively to produce new ideas and concepts;

using innovation to redefine a design brief within the constraints of cost and time;

presenting finalized ideas and concepts to clients or account managers;

working with a wide range of media, including photography and computer-aided design (CAD);

proofreading to produce accurate and high-quality work;

contributing ideas and design artwork to the overall brief;

demonstrating illustrative skills with rough sketches;

working on layouts and art working pages ready for print;

keeping abreast of emerging technologies in new media, particularly design programs such as InDesign, QuarkXPress, Freehand, Illustrator, Photoshop, 3ds Max, Acrobat, MS Office Director, coral, Dreamweaver and Flash;

developing interactive design;

commissioning illustrators and photographers;

working as part of a team with printers, copywriters, photographers, stylists, illustrators, other designers, account executives, web developers and marketing specialists.