About New Vision:
The Vision Group incorporated as the New Vision Printing & Publishing Company Limited (NVPPCL), started business in March 1986. It is a multimedia business housing newspaper, magazines, internet publishing, television, radio broadcasting, commercial printing, advertising and distribution services. NVPPCL is listed on the Uganda Stock Exchange, with an expected turnover of over UGX 60 billion (FY 2010/2011).
Job Summary: The Graphics Designer will be responsible for skillfully designing and produce visual solutions to the communication needs of internal & external clients using a mix of creative skills & commercial awareness.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Design timely, creative & accurate artworks for all titles to both internal and external clients to maintain and improve company standards.
Ensure quality checks on all adverts to avoid make goods/complaints.
Provide quick, professional and accurate information & advice on design and technical specifications of artwork to internal & external clients.
Meet with clients and account managers to discuss business objectives and job requirements.
Maintain and build strong working relationships with internal & external clients to ensure customer satisfaction.
Support the Corporate team with all corporate adverts to avoid delays and ensure copy flow for printing.
Work closely with printers on a regular basis to ensure deadlines are met and high quality material is printed and deliver adverts to Production with given copy flow deadlines to avoid delays in circulation.
Ensure design styles and policies are followed.
Develop new and creative ideas and concepts.
Develop design briefs by gathering information and data through research
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Design Supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant should hold a Degree or Diploma in Commercial Industrial Art & Design from a recognized institution.
A minimum of two years’ experience in a busy deadline-driver working environment with bias in design communication.
Detailed knowledge of the latest design software; Adobe Creative suite (Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign), CorelDraw and hardware like Apple macs.
Possess the ability to demonstrate concepts, design and implement client-based projects.
Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision and work long hours.
Exceptional creative flair, accuracy & attention to detail.
Strong sense of service to internal & external clients and open to feedback.
Professional approach to time, costs and deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
How to Apply:
All those reeling to work in Uganda’s leading media house, The New Vision, should send applications to: Chief Human Resources Officer, The New Vision Printing and Publishing Company Ltd. P.O. Box 9815, Kampala, Uganda.
Deadline: 26th February 2016