GRAPHIC DESIGNER - ADVERT FOR MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS UNIT-CONSULTANTS

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The New loveLife Trust hereby invites proposals for suitably qualified consultants who meet the requirements for an 11 months contract March 2025 to January 2026 .

• Bringing the brief and concept to life based on the client or funder's needs and vision.
• Keeping budget, time and production constraints in mind.
• Preparing mockups and presenting to clients or funders before deciding on a final design/concept.
• Editing proofs to client or funder's specifications and getting signoff/approval before finalising artwork.
• Working and collaborating with art directors, copywriters, photographers and other designers.
• Adapting and rolling out approved concepts to various media, above and below the line.
• Adhering to a client's or funder's brand identity and guidelines.
• Communicating with internal and external stakeholders about the progress of projects and any issues that may arise.
• Working with external departments to extend concepts and visuals to other internal and external media and communications-related material.
• Making sure artwork is correct and supplied in the right format/sizes/colour codes before being sent to press, funder and production facilities.
• Work on multiple briefs at the same time.
• Experience with video editing tools.
• Report to work from Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend shifts. Typically, you will be in the office two days a week and working remotely for the rest of the time.

• Post matric qualification
• Be creative, adaptable to trends and conceptualise original ideas.
• Have a strong, well-rounded portfolio that showcases your individual design aesthetic.
• Good communication skills to accurately convey your concepts to clients or funders and team members.
• Be a skilled user of design software such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Dreamweaver CorelDRAW, and InDesign.
• Mindful of client's needs and the time and costs associated with what you will be delivering.
• Have an active interest in art/design and passionate about the work you deliver.
• Embrace the vibrancy of youth and celebrate its diverse cultures.