Senior Graphics/Brand Designer at SystemSpecs

Core Purpose of the Role:

• We are looking for a Senior Graphic/Brand Designer to be part of our fast-paced team.
• You will deliver the visual content that accompanies and complements the written aspects of communication materials.
• You will work closely with copywriters, content writers and other internal teams to create authentic, engaging, and compelling communication.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Design Strategy: Developing and implementing design strategies that align with the company's goals.
• Generate and manage all global communication assets for HumanManager i.e. company's website, corporate brochures, company presentations, pitch decks, product packaging, video and other B2B focused material.
• Quality control: Ensure that the final product is of high quality and meets the client's/ stakeholders’ expectations.
• Design Research: Conduct user research, to inform your design and ensure that your designs meet the needs of the target audience.
• Management: You will mostly be working alone if the opportunity arise to oversee and manage a team of designers or working as part of a larger design team. Provide direction and guidance to junior designers and oversee the quality of their work.
•  Work with other teams, such as marketing, product development, Senior business Managers, and engineering, to ensure that design solutions are aligned with overall project goals.
• Create partner and consumer facing global assets and merchandising for print and web: flyers, posters, proposals, brochures, emails, etc.
• Client management: You will manage client expectations, communicating with clients, and ensuring that their needs are being met throughout the design process.
• Conceptualize and design highly effective point of sale materials to be used in a variety of channels in East, Southern and West Africa.
• Design Review: Review and critique the work of other designers and provide feedback to ensure that designs are consistent, high-quality, and meet project requirements.
• Ensure that all the organization’s creative output/visuals are consistent with the overall brand.
• Review existing content on a regular basis and ensure the latest information is captured on communication materials going out.
• Work with global teams to conceptualize and execute broader Human Resource campaigns and market activations.
• Work closely with internal/external teams on photo/video shoots, manage the shoots from start to finish, including overseeing retouching.
• Continuous Learning: Stay up to date with the latest design trends, tools, and techniques and continuously improve your skills and knowledge through training and professional development

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Attributes):

• Have excellent hands-on verifiable knowledge on Adobe Illustrator/ Photoshop/ InDesign (knowledge on the workings of the wider Adobe Creative Suite is a plus).
• Highly proficient in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite or equivalent.
• Have a good knowledge of different print processes, including offset, digital, screen printing, various forms of etching and engraving etc.
• A strong portfolio of design work done in the past would also be an advantage.
• Fluency in both written and spoken English.
• Excellent people skills and work well in a team.
• Clear thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Be able to work in a busy environment.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Prioritize continuous learning.
• Have an interest in Human Resource, commerce, popular culture, and new advertising trends and techniques.