Our
client, Imagine IMC Limited, is an agency that exists to create inspiring
relationships between brands and customers, whether through traditional
advertising media like TV, radio, and print, or other channels like events which
give people the chance to experience brands directly.
They are looking for a high caliber individual to fill the position of Studio Manager.
Studio Manager
Job OverviewThey are looking for a high caliber individual to fill the position of Studio Manager.
Studio Manager
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the role holder will offer creative design solutions for print, multimedia and web design.
The Principal Accountabilities include:
Planning, Design and Review
- Brainstorm
and mock up design ideas
- Develop
design briefs by gathering information and data
- Contribute
ideas and design artwork to the overall brief
- Create
designs, concepts, and sample layouts based on knowledge of layout
principles and aesthetic design concepts
- Determine
size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style
and size of type
- Create
and develop media using digital art and photographic techniques
- Use
computer software to generate new images
- Proofread
to produce accurate and high-quality work
- Review
final layouts and suggest improvements as needed
- Mark
up, paste, and assemble final layouts to prepare layouts for printer
- Monitor
and track production projects to ensure proper and timely completion
- Responsible
for print and pre-press service specifications, purchasing, approvals and
quality control
- Contribute
to the editorial development of projects
Client Management
- Confer
with clients to discuss and determine layout design
- Present
ideas to clients and respond to queries from the same
- Interpret
the client’s business needs and develop a concept to suit their purpose
Research & Innovation
- Keep
abreast of emerging technologies in new media (particularly design
programs such as Illustrator, Photoshop, In Design, Fireworks, Cinema 4D,
Light Room, Dreamweaver and Flash)
Minimum Requirements
- Degree
in Graphic Design
- Five
(5) years experience in a similar job
- Knowledge
in design Adobe suite software such as Adobe Photoshop, Light Room,
Illustrator, In Design, Fireworks and Dreamweaver
- Knowledge
in multimedia – video, audio, animation
- Attention
to detail and high level of accuracy
- Excellent
time management skills
- Ability
to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Effective
verbal & written communication skills
If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the
necessary qualifications, please send your CV, letter of application and
portfolio indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role and
details of your current and expected salary to recruit@virtualhr.co.ke by 16th
March 2012.