The fastest growing newspaper in Kenya is looking for a highly
creative, seasoned and talented print/graphic designer to join our design team
as a Layout Designer.
Reporting to the Chief Designer, the incumbent will be responsible for making up news and feature pages for the Star.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Chief Designer, the incumbent will be responsible for making up news and feature pages for the Star.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure
an efficient and seamless turn around time for page layouts while
maintaining a high level of creativity in implementing the editor's brief.
- Book
all received pages with the Chief Designer
- Ensure
close working relationship with editors and the revise team and seamlessly
implement any changes while ensuring that the newspaper deadlines are met.
- Research,
develop and continuously improve the layout design in line with the
template and the Star's objectives
- Source
for new ideas, trends and design strategies to improve the quality of
output
- Leverage
on innovation and technology to develop designs that are unique and meet
required guidelines.
Qualifications
- Degree
in graphic design or related field
- At
least one year's work experience in a similar position
- Interested
candidates who do not have a degree but hold a diploma in design and rich
experience in the field are encouraged to apply
The Person
- A
highly creative individual
- Excellent
written and oral communication skills
- Ability
to work under pressure while maintaining a keen eye for detail
- A
high degree of flexibility with seasoned coordinating skills
- Impeccable
personal integrity
- Great
attitude with excellent team spirit
- A
passion for constant improvement in artistic abilities
- Ability
to embrace and learn new design and production software technologies
- Advanced
conceptualization abilities
Applications clearly indicating position reference and current remuneration should be addressed to the Group Human Resource Manager together with the designer's portfolio and dropped off at Lion Place, 2nd Floor, off Waiyaki Way, so as to reach us by 18th January 2012.
Please include your daytime telephone number and names and contact addresses of 3 professional referees.
Any application received without the designer's portfolio will be disqualified.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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