Graphic Designer

Job Purpose

Play a key role in creating visually appealing brand assets and applying them across various platforms to enhance CID’s branding and visibility, as well as working on various development and private sector projects through the design of creative and innovative graphics for deliverables such as reports, presentations, infographics, social media posts, print materials and other assets.

Design:

Duties and responsibilities

• Brand Asset Design: Enhance and maintain our company's brand assets, including logos, colour palettes, typography, and imagery.
• CID corporate material design: Developing creative designs for CID communication tools such as proposals, presentations, fact-sheets, infographics, etc.
• Social Media Design: Design engaging social media graphics, posts, and stories that align with our brand identity.
  
  

Project-Based Design:

• Work on various projects, designing creative and innovative graphics for deliverables, including but not limited to informative and visually appealing infographics and presentations for reports, proposals, and other project deliverables.
  
  

Collaboration And Communication:

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with our team, including consultants, marketing, and communications professionals, to understand project requirements and deliver high-quality designs.
• Feedback and Revisions: Respond to internal team and client feedback and make revisions to designs as needed.
  
  

Brand Management:

• Brand Guidelines: Maintain CID’s brand guidelines to ensure consistency across all relevant project designs.
• Digital Asset Growth: Develop and grow CID’s's digital assets, including creating new graphics, icons, and imagery, and optimising existing assets for various platforms and uses.
  
  

Requirements

Competencies required

Technical Skills:

• B2B Branding: Understanding of B2B market dynamics and proficiency in B2B branding principles and best practices.
• Graphic Design Software: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign) or similar design software.
• Design Principles: Strong foundational expertise in design principles, including typography, colour theory, and composition.
• Visual Storytelling: Ability to communicate information effectively and different data types through visual storytelling.
  
  

Soft Skills:

• Creativity: Strong creative skills, with the ability to think outside the box and develop innovative designs.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring high-quality designs that meet our brand and delivery standards.
• Communication: Effective communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with our team and deliver to CID and client requirements.
• Time Management: Strong time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
  
  

KPIs

Design Quality:

• Receiving positive feedback from stakeholders on design quality and maintaining consistency with brand guidelines across all design projects Productivity:
• Completing design projects on time and meeting deadlines, while delivering high-quality design projects that meet stakeholder expectations.
  
  

Collaboration And Communication:

• Ensuring stakeholders are satisfied with design work and communication, and responding promptly to feedback and concerns.
  
  

Innovation And Creativity:

• Developing and implementing new and innovative design concepts, demonstrating creativity in the role.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in design or any related fields
• A minimum of four years of experience in design
• A strong portfolio will be required upon submission of the CV, showcasing design work and campaigns with a focus on B2B branding.