Job Description

Support the Marketing teams Graphic Designer with the design, translation, and roll-out of both the Corporate Brand, Creative Campaigns and other creative deliverables required by internal and external stakeholders. Ensure that all visual materials reflect a keen eye for detail and passion for design resulting in a magical, unified, consistent, attractive identity for the V&A Waterfront brand.The following job objectives were found to be relevant to this job:Design and Finish Artwork:

• Conceptualization and Implementation:

• Support with the conceptualisation, design, and implement design solutions in line with the corporate identity and brand.
• Interpret creative briefs and develop supporting creative material.
• Production and Refinement:

• Use DTP software to produce or refine artwork and designs for publication and printing.
• Ensure professional formatting fit for purpose (e.g., size and style of type, column width, and spacing).
• Select and check colours, clipping, and trapping.
• Scan and edit photographs and maintain an updated and relevant image library.
• Redraw artwork where necessary.
• Help design professional presentations and report packs, including graphics such as diagrams, charts, and tables.
• Ensure all visual materials are unified, consistent, and professional.
• Ensure work is signed off/approved by the relevant managers.
• Keep all marketing and corporate collateral updated with the latest material (internal & external)

Preparation for Presentations, Publication, and Printing:

• Digital and Print Preparation:

• Use publishing technologies (such as HTML) to convert documents to an internet-ready format.
• Use software and other relevant technology to ensure all visual materials are ready and in the relevant format.
• Draw new die-cuts when required.
• Complete layout and typesetting of designs.
• Check final layouts and proofs for correctness.
• Print Coordination:

• Liaise with and fill out instructions for printers and prepare final artwork.
• Prepare files for various print techniques used by printers and oversee first-offs before full print run.
• Proof jobs on press, checking colour, film, Cromalins, and digital print.
• File setup, colour checking, sourcing CMYK breakdowns for pantones.
• General design and layout for large format printing.
• Panelling, adding bleed, colour retouching, redrawing of logos (vectors), double-sided/white ink process.
• Maintain project timelines and milestones

Collaboration:

• Work closely with the Marketing team to understand project requirements and deliver creative solutions.
• Collaborate with other departments to support their graphic design needs.

Educational requirements relevant to this job:

• Visual Communication / Graphic Design Diploma or Degree

Knowledge requirements relevant to this job:

• Knowledge of HTML and CSS
• Understanding of UX principles
• Design Software (Adobe Suite - Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, After Effects, Indesign, Lightroom, Premier Pro
• Knowledge of AI technology would be advantageous
• Knowledge of printing methods and printing requirements
• Visual Communication and Graphic Design Principles
• Basic Video Editing Skills
• Content Creation

Skills requirements were found to be relevant to this job:

• Excellent computer skills and knowledge (including Apple Mac OS and PC)
• Design Software (Adobe Suite - Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and Illustrator etc)
• Creativity / design skill
• Time management
• Planning and Prioritizing
• Multitasking
• Flexibility
• Methodical
• Detail-orientated
• Interpersonal skill
• Communication skill (written and verbal)
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• High level of discretion and ethics

Skills requirements were found to be relevant to this job:xc2xb7Excellent computer skills and knowledge (including Apple Mac OS and PC)xc2xb7 Design Software (Adobe Suite - Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and Illustrator etc)xc2xb7Creativity / design skillxc2xb7Time managementxc2xb7Planning and Prioritizingxc2xb7Multitaskingxc2xb7Flexibilityxc2xb7Methodicalxc2xb7Detail-orientatedxc2xb7Interpersonal skillxc2xb7Communication skill (written and verbal)xc2xb7Teamwork and Collaborationxc2xb7High level of discretion and ethicsExperience requirements were found to be relevant to this job:xc2xb7 3-5 Years Relevant ExperiencePlease note that recruitment for this role will be in line with our Employment Equity requirements

V&A Waterfront