Nation Media Group Jobs in Kenya - Graphic Designers

Job Title: Graphic Designers
 
Job Ref: HR-GD-01-2015

Nation Media Group is the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in print, electronics and digital media. 

It attracts and serves unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda, and seeks to consolidate this position by recruiting two Graphic Designers for our Advertising Department.

Key result areas will include:
  • Create inspiring, innovative adverts and layouts for the newspaper within set deadlines;
  • Interpreting and translating situations and ideas into graphics; managing production of all print work from conception to completion;
  • Downloading graphics and co-ordinates from the agents’ servers/sites and translating them into usable formats;
  • Liaising closely with other graphic sections in the Group for synergies;
  • Responsible for the quality of execution and quality of thinking through the creative process for final sign off;
  • Keeping abreast with development in the graphics world through reading, research and consulting;
  • Maintain cutting edge industry knowledge.
Competencies:
  • Good Interpersonal Skills;
  • Strong conceptual skills;
  • Customer Service oriented.
Skills, knowledge and experience requirement:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Fine Art / Design or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
  • Good working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator);
  • Minimum of 3 years working experience;
  • Willingness to work in any County/Region;
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision and cope with pressure and tight deadlines.
If you meet the above criteria, please send your application and a detailed CV online to http://careers.nationmedia.com on or before 6th February, 2015.

N/B: We shall only contact the shortlisted candidates.