Job Description

Junior Graphic Designer position available.Your National Diploma in Graphic Design plus minimum 5 year experience as well as:Core requirements

• Advanced business communication skills enabling verbal and written communication, in English, at all levels;
• Strong working knowledge of Adobe Suite (including, InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator);
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel);
• Fully skilled in lightroom and photoshop;
• Knowledge of layouts;
• Be a creative thinker with initiative - able to translate job briefs into design concepts;

A broad understanding of the following languages would be advantageous:- PHP: Core language for server-side functionality, retrieving data from the database, processing form submissions, and other backend tasks.- JavaScript: Used for interactive elements on the client side, especially with the introduction of the block editor (Gutenberg), which heavily relies on JavaScript and React.- HTML & CSS: Used to structure and style the content of themes and plugins.- SQL: The language used for database operations, as WordPress stores data in a MySQL database.- JSON/REST API: Allows WordPress to connect with external applications and transfer data in a structured way.will enable you to:Duties:

• GRAPHIC DESIGN AND LAYOUT

• Meet the various design and typesetting requirements of the marketing team.
• This involves a mixture of working in pre-existing templates as well as free design and setting up new templates.
• Design output will vary from companys annual report, flyers, brochures, stationery, invitations, graphics, economic reports, photos and direct mail.
• All design work needs to be in accordance with the marketing style guide to ensure brand integrity and high output quality is maintained.
• Improve existing design outputs.
• Meet with the Senior Graphic Designer to determine the scope of a project.
• Create images that identify a service/product.
• Develop graphics for illustrations, logos, and websites.

DIGITAL/WEBSITEContent Updates:Create, edit, and format blog posts, articles, and pages.Ensure that all content is optimized for SEO (e.g., using keywords, meta descriptions).Maintain and update media galleries (e.g., images, videos).Website Maintenance:Troubleshoot and fix minor technical issues (broken links, formatting problems, etc.).Design and Layout Adjustments:Customize page layouts using the WordPress editorEdit themes and templates as needed to ensure a cohesive look and feel.Plugin Management:Install, configure, and update WordPress plugins to add new features or enhance functionality.Test plugins for compatibility with the website and other plugins.Collaboration and Communication:Work with the marketing, content, and design teams to align web content with business goals.Collaborate on new website features or campaigns and offer input on potential improvements. * COMMUNICATIONS

• Responsible for weekly and monthly template lay-outs.
• Responsible for Everlytic lay-outs and sending.
• Uploading documents onto website/SharePoint.

People

• Market the company in a professional manner to clients and prospective clients and maintain sound business relationships with existing clients.
• Communicate with others in ways that are clear, concise and understandable.
• Demonstrate ease in relating to a diverse range of people of varying backgrounds, ages, experience and education levels.

Processes

• Ensure that the required support is provided in all processes relating to:

• Marketing.
• Graphic Design.

Technology

• Use firm databases, technology and software applications to provide the required support of marketing and proposal requests.

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