Job description
Design uncomplex jobs, overseen by creative director.
Make changes to jobs.
Repro-ready uncomplex jobs overseen by creative director.
Checking copy and design before sending to relevant client service people.
Checking print proofs.
Research and development of concepts.
Assist senior designers on creation of complex jobs, i.e. research, drawings, graphs.
Ensure that problems and issues are dealt with timeously and effectively without compromising studio quality at any cost.
Ensure studio’s best practice is communicated internally and externally.
Attend status meetings.
Attend client meetings if needed and take notes.
Update CI’s continually as directed by creative director.
Competitor filing.
Backup work daily to server.
Assist with packaging of jobs.
Assist with general office duties if the need arises.
May be required to do design errands during office hours, i.e. purchase materials, items for pitches/jobs.
Check studio stationery and cartridge and ensure that there is always stock of studio items.
Completing waybills and handling deliveries and collections at the office.
Brand custodian: You need to be in total control of a specific brand in terms of design, branding, CI, quality control, checking print proofs and planning.
Company Description
Well established design company specialising in corporate, retail and film design print and graphics
Requirements
Excellent computer skills and knowledge.
Exceptional working knowledge of and abilities on Adobe, Indesign, Photoshop and Illustrator as well as Freehand and Corel Draw.
Be creative and evolve your abilities to create.
Attention to detail is key.
Be able to prioritise a varied workload.
Work well under pressure and to strict deadlines.
Be flexible.
Adapt quickly to new creative briefs.
Work methodically and pay attention to detail.
Be able to work independently or as a group.
Be able to follow design brief accurately and closely.
Ability to communicate needs to do job more efficiently.
In-depth knowledge of repro and print.
Excellent type-setting and repro abilities.
Personal Skills/Attributes
Ability to deal with art director, creative director and client service directors in a professional, respectful and discerned manner at all times.
A busy-bee, happy to help, bubbly personality.
Understanding and ability to work to CI guidelines.
Enthusiastic and can-do attitude.
Be proactive.
Be presentable
Responsible and able to work unsupervised.
Conduct yourself in a professional manner.
Be presentable.
Take messages if director’s are not in an email the message to the relevant person, ensuring that telephone number and contact persons’ details are clear.
Contact details
Tammy
KC Design & Sign
+27 11 394 9136
info@kcdesign.co.za
