Graphic Designer

Salary Currency: Kenyan Shilling
Job Description
Design web pages, brochures, signs, magazine covers, annual reports, advertisements, and other communication materials.
Create these materials by hand or by using technology; including computer software programs. Adobe's Creative Suite—including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and more
Meet with team leaders to gain an understanding of what they want their proposed communications to look like. Create or incorporate illustrations, pictures, and designs to reflect the desired theme and tone of the communications.
Select type size and style to enhance the readability of text and image.
Produce drafts for review by departmental heads and make revisions based on the feedback received.
Review final productions for errors and ensure that final prints reflect client specifications.
Requirements:
Education:
A bachelor's degree with a major or concentration in graphic design, either at a traditional university or an art institute.
Training:
Training in technical programs such as software training courses. Specialized courses in graphic design and worked as a Graphic Designer or done freelance work.
Other Requirements
:
Communication skills
: You must be able to confer advice and suggestions from clients, as well as understand what they want.
Time management skills
: You'll often find that you're juggling several projects almost simultaneously.
Teamwork skills
: As a designer you must be able to collaborate and get along with others when they work as part of a design team.
Technical skills
: A knowledge of both typography and color theory is critical.
You will be designing a wide variety of things across digital and offline media. You’ll should be highly creative to succeed in this role.