Job Purpose
The
job holder will be responsible for translating concepts into visually appealing
and effective solutions. He/She will collaborate with cross functional teams to
develop innovative designs that meet the needs of the Bank and align with the
Brand Identity. As part of the deign team, he/she will be responsible for the
Bank’s communications material and collateral.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Create and execute designs for
assignments, including branding, material and collateral review from
concept to final deliverables in a timely and aesthetically appropriate
manner.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to
understand project/assignment requirements, objectives, and target
audience and create designs that effectively relay the intended messages
and align with the brand guidelines.
- Effectively use design software and tools
to create concepts and prototypes that will meet the desired objectives.
- Provide support on the Bank’s overall
design philosophy.
- Responsible for the custodianship of the
Bank’s Brand Book.
- Support in the periodical review the
Bank’s design collateral and share insights on the same.
- Keep the department’s management up to
date on hardware and software requirements for the efficient execution of
the Officer’s mandate
- Preparation of ad hoc and periodic
reports on activities related to the role and share with the supervisor in
a timely manner.
- Build and maintain strong relationships
with key stakeholders to ensure quality delivery of service.
- Keep up to date with industry trends,
design techniques and emerging technologies and propose best practices for
adoption to the design projects/assignments.
- Adhere to design standards to ensure high
quality of output.
- Adhere to the bank policies, procedures,
guidelines, and related standards.
- Any other roles and responsibilities as
may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in a design related
field from a reputable institution/ Comparable qualification from a
reputable design school
- Possess an extensive portfolio of design
work, demonstrating wide knowledge of design tools and tasks.
Work Experience
- At least three (3) years of relevant
experience in a large institution.
Competencies
Technical Competencies
- Expertise in design software, including
Adobe tools
- Demonstrable graphic design skills
- Understanding of design principles.
Behavioral/ General Competencies
- Planning and organization – Ability to
organize work, set priorities, and determine resource requirements;
determine short or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them;
coordinate with other stakeholders or part of the organization to
accomplish goals. Ability to be agile and meet strict timelines.
- Quality orientation – Ability to check
work to ensure accuracy. Adopt a disciplined approach to work and drive
for closure, results, success and in a timely manner.
- Excellent communication and information
sharing -Ability to articulate concepts effectively.
- Professionalism, work ethic and integrity
– Ability to convey a high level of excellence and competence on delivery
of duty.
- Collaboration and teamwork – Ability to
work collaboratively within a group of people to achieve a common goal
while taking lead in area of expertise to ensure quality delivery of
service.
- Accountability and professional
development – Ability to take and accept responsibility and outcome
thereof in an open and transparent manner.
- Customer focus – Ability to demonstrate
concern for the expectations of customers and prioritize them as well as
convey realistic expectations to both internal and external customers.
- Decision making – the ability to make
better decisions, as defined by decision-making principles posited by
models of rational choice.
- Emotional Intelligence -manages emotions
in a mature and composed manner as expected of staff.
- Digital mind-set – Ability to recognize
the importance and impact of technology on the ways of working and
integrate technology in the day-to-day job to achieve efficiency, quality,
and productivity in the function.
- Creativity and innovation – Creative
thinking, attention to detail and innovation within the ambits of existing
rules/guidelines. Ability to keep current with emerging design trends and
technologies.
How To Apply