Require a SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER in Midlands , Zimbabwe

-Oversee all design projects, from conception to delivery e.g., Annual Reports, Strategic Plans, Proposals, Budgets, Branding etc.

-Design original pieces, including illustrations and infographics for every new high-profile university design work.

-Supervise interns, responsible for assigning tasks, overseeing and coaching on creative process, and ensuring on-time delivery of projects.

-Review junior designers’ work to ensure quality and brand consistency across all platforms.

-Communicate and facilitate the art direction and formatting of design deliverables and produce necessary communications pieces in both print and digital environments for a wide range of university business.

-Design the main visuals for the university brand/s e.g., brand identity and billboards.

-Generate ideas to portray concepts and advertise products/services incorporating international design standards and aligning to the MSU brand.

-Maintain brand consistency throughout all university marketing projects.

-Deliver design work for other university subdivisions while liaising with key persons.

-Manage production of all print pieces from conception to completion

-Stay up-to-date with industry developments and tools that enhance graphic design output, brand image and consistency.

-Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

-Bachelor’s degree in Media/Multimedia/Graphic Design

-A Master’s Degree in Visual Arts/Media is an added advantage

-3+ years of professional graphic design experience in an in-house creative department

Skills and Attributes

-Experience in both digital and print design

-Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Ps, Ai, ID, Pr, Ae)

-Strong understanding of typography, colour theory, and layout design

-Highly creative, innovative, dynamic and self-driven individual with a passion for combining artistic skills within the digital and print spaces.

-Solid graphic design experience in front end web development and digital media management

-Must demonstrate knowledge of corporate brand development, management and sustenance.

-Must have basic appreciation of photography, copy editing, script writing and news gathering.