Senior Graphics/Brand Designer at SystemSpecs

Our Vision To be the Software Institution of reference in Africa Our Values Dependence on God for success Ethics and integrity in business True friendship with our customers Open family based relationship at work Respect for our neighborhood and our people Diligence in our work that we may stand before kings Profile Founded in 1991, SystemSpecs has since emerged as a leading provider of e-Payment, Financial, and Human Capital Software Solutions for the Nigerian and African environment. Who we are: SystemSpecs is a software house with a focus on providing the most qualitative Human Capital Management and Financial software solutions for the Nigerian and African market. SystemSpecs offers applications that focus on the core aspects of your business.

Core Purpose of the Role:

• We are looking for a Senior Graphic/Brand Designer to be part of our fast-paced team.
• You will deliver the visual content that accompanies and complements the written aspects of communication materials.
• You will work closely with copywriters, content writers and other internal teams to create authentic, engaging, and compelling communication.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Design Strategy: Developing and implementing design strategies that align with the company's goals.
• Generate and manage all global communication assets for HumanManager i.e. company's website, corporate brochures, company presentations, pitch decks, product packaging, video and other B2B focused material.
• Quality control: Ensure that the final product is of high quality and meets the client's/ stakeholders’ expectations.
• Design Research: Conduct user research, to inform your design and ensure that your designs meet the needs of the target audience.
• Management: You will mostly be working alone if the opportunity arise to oversee and manage a team of designers or working as part of a larger design team. Provide direction and guidance to junior designers and oversee the quality of their work.
•  Work with other teams, such as marketing, product development, Senior business Managers, and engineering, to ensure that design solutions are aligned with overall project goals.
• Create partner and consumer facing global assets and merchandising for print and web: flyers, posters, proposals, brochures, emails, etc.
• Client management: You will manage client expectations, communicating with clients, and ensuring that their needs are being met throughout the design process.
• Conceptualize and design highly effective point of sale materials to be used in a variety of channels in East, Southern and West Africa.
• Design Review: Review and critique the work of other designers and provide feedback to ensure that designs are consistent, high-quality, and meet project requirements.
• Ensure that all the organization’s creative output/visuals are consistent with the overall brand.
• Review existing content on a regular basis and ensure the latest information is captured on communication materials going out.
• Work with global teams to conceptualize and execute broader Human Resource campaigns and market activations.
• Work closely with internal/external teams on photo/video shoots, manage the shoots from start to finish, including overseeing retouching.
• Continuous Learning: Stay up to date with the latest design trends, tools, and techniques and continuously improve your skills and knowledge through training and professional development

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Attributes):

• Have excellent hands-on verifiable knowledge on Adobe Illustrator/ Photoshop/ InDesign (knowledge on the workings of the wider Adobe Creative Suite is a plus).
• Highly proficient in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite or equivalent.
• Have a good knowledge of different print processes, including offset, digital, screen printing, various forms of etching and engraving etc.
• A strong portfolio of design work done in the past would also be an advantage.
• Fluency in both written and spoken English.
• Excellent people skills and work well in a team.
• Clear thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Be able to work in a busy environment.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Prioritize continuous learning.
• Have an interest in Human Resource, commerce, popular culture, and new advertising trends and techniques.

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