Graphic Designer

Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq . OrbitGroup


JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Create design solutions that have a high visual impact by listening to clients and understanding client needs before making design decisions.
  • Lead graphic design projects from data gathering, requirement analysis and proposal of outcomes.
  • Handle budget of Graphic design initiatives and technologies to be used, recommend technologies.
  • Train team members on new graphic design tools.
  • Prepare and execute shooting sessions with professional equipment's for advertising and documentation purposes
  • Prepare designs for variety of products and activities, such as websites, advertising, books, magazines, posters, product packaging, exhibitions and displays, corporate communications and corporate identity, i.e. giving organizations a visual 'brand'.
  • Meet with clients, account managers or marketing department to discuss the business objectives and requirements of the job.
  • Interpret the client's business needs and developing a concept to suit their purpose and estimating the time required to complete the work.
  • Develop design briefs by gathering information and data through research and presenting finalized ideas and concepts to clients or account managers.
  • Think creatively to produce new ideas and concepts and using innovation to redefine a design brief within the constraints of cost and time.
  • Proofreading to produce accurate and high-quality work.
  • 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, Director, Dreamweaver and Flash.
  • Working as part of a team with photographers, illustrators, other designers, account executives, web developers and marketing specialists
  • Assist with producing graphics products using In-Design and Photoshop and video editing.
  • Demonstrate knowledge with image, video and web applications software.
  • Designing Presentations, Creating Templates, and Converting files from multiple media sources.
  • Handle Concept to completion experience managing customer expectations.
  • Handle execution of layout and design that align with concepts.
  • Ensure all graphic design is executed by established deadlines in the most cost efficient manner.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Proven graphic designing experience
  • A strong portfolio of illustrations or other graphics
  • Familiarity with design software and technologies (such as InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Photoshop)
  • A keen eye for aesthetics and details
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work methodically and meet deadlines
  • Degree in Design, Fine Arts or related field is a plus
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