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 Overview
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
