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  • Brila Media Limited logo

    Experienced Graphic Designer

    Brila Media LimitedLagos, Nigeria24 January

    Founded by frontline sports entrepreneur, analyst and presenter, Dr. Larry Izamoje, Nigeria's foremost sports news house has grown into a robust establishment ...

    Onsite
  • Aeroport Travels and Tours Limited (ATTL) logo

    In-house Graphic Designer

    Aeroport Travels and ..Lagos, Nigeria23 January

    Aeroport Travels and Tours Limited (ATTL) is a full-fledged travel management company located in Lagos, Nigeria. At ATTL, we strive to provide our customers ...

    Onsite
  • Bumpa logo

    Junior Graphic Designer

    BumpaLagos, Nigeria23 January

    Commerce is becoming ever more digital, the way we sell, buy and exchange value is changing faster than ever. Buyers want more convenient ways to buy, pay for ...

    Onsite
  • Karis & Eleos Hand of Hope Foundation logo

    Volunteer - Graphic Designer

    Karis & Eleos Hand of..Lagos, Nigeria22 January

    Karis and Eleos Hand of Hope Foundation is a non-profit Established in 2017, with a vision to empower women and girls. One thing drives us; a burning passion ...

    Onsite
  • Daytona 247 People's Pharmacy and Supermarket logo

    Graphic Designer

    Daytona 247 People's ..Lagos, Nigeria21 January

    We are Daytona 247 RX & Supermarket, Africa’s most customer focused neighborhood retail store and pharmacy. We exist for homes in need of quality and ...

    Onsite
  • Lluvia Health Organisation logo

    Graphic Designer - Volunteer

    Lluvia Health Organis..Lagos, Nigeria20 January

    Lluvia Health is a child and adolescent health-focused organisation driven by the mandate to improve pediatric and adolescent health service delivery in ...

    Onsite
  • Remedial Health logo

    Graphic Designer

    Remedial HealthLagos, Nigeria18 January

    Remedial Health is digitizing the pharmaceutical supply chain in Africa. We’re building the biggest medicines/ medical devices wholesaler and pharmacy ...

    Onsite
  • Doheney Services Ltd logo

    Graphic Designers

    Doheney Services LtdLagos, Nigeria17 January

    Doheney Services Ltd is a Human Resource Consulting outfit set up in November 2004. The Firm is a one- stop firm providing specialized and in depth human ...

    Onsite
  • Africa of Our Dream Education Initiative (AODI) logo

    Volunteer - Graphic Designers

    Africa of Our Dream E..Enugu, Nigeria16 January

    Africa of Our Dream Initiative (AODI) was founded by David Chukwuma Izuogu as an expansion of his charity academy, �Chucks Academy� at the University ...

    Remote
  • Welcome2Africa logo

    Branding (Graphic Designer)

    Welcome2AfricaAbuja, Nigeria15 January

    Welcome2Africa International is a trade and investment facilitation company with a special focus on Nigeria’s Agricultural and Maritime Sector. We ...

    Onsite
  • Alpha Mead Group logo

    Graphic Designer

    Alpha Mead GroupLagos, Nigeria15 January

    We are a Total Real Estate Solutions Company with operations in more than 10 African Countries and certified to international standards (ISO 9001:2015) by ...

    Onsite
  • PropertyPro.ng logo

    Graphic Designer

    PropertyPro.ngLagos, Nigeria14 January

    PropertyPro.ng formerly ToLet.com.ng is a world-class Nigerian property portal powered by the consolidation of Propertypro.ng and Jumia House Nigeria (formerly ...

    Onsite
  • Prestigious Consulting Group logo

    Intern Graphic Designer

    Prestigious Consultin..Lagos, Nigeria14 January

    A Global staffing agency located in LagosJob Description An Intern Graphic Designer assists the design team by supporting the creation of visual content for ...

    Onsite
  • Prestigious Consulting Group logo

    Graphic Designer

    Prestigious Consultin..Lagos, Nigeria14 January

    A Global staffing agency located in LagosJob Description A Graphic Designer is responsible for creating visual concepts, designs, and layouts for various ...

    Onsite
  • Eden Oasis Realty logo

    Photographer / Graphic Designer

    Eden Oasis RealtyLagos, Nigeria08 January

    Eden Oasis is Nigeria's largest commercial and residential real estate sales organization. Our main areas of work are domestic and commercial property sales ...

    Onsite
  • PE Lifts Nigeria logo

    Graphic Designer/Video Editor

    PE Lifts NigeriaLagos, Nigeria08 January

    PE LIFTS specializes in designing, installing, and maintaining elevators (lifts) for various types of buildings. PE LIFTS offers a range of solutions to meet ...

    Onsite

Who is a graphics designer?

A graphic designer creates visual concepts, using computer software or by hand, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, or captivate consumers. They work in a variety of industries, including advertising, marketing, and publishing, and use their skills to create logos, brochures, websites, packaging, and other promotional materials. Graphic designers are responsible for creating visually appealing designs that communicate a specific message or concept to the intended audience. They must also have an understanding of the latest design trends and software, as well as an ability to work collaboratively with other designers and clients.

The role of a graphic designer is essential in the creation of a brand image and the promotion of a company's products or services. They are responsible for creating designs that are not only visually appealing but also effectively communicate the intended message. Graphic designers must have a keen eye for detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. They must also have a good understanding of colour theory, typography, and layout design to ensure that the final product is both aesthetically pleasing and functional.

What does a graphics designer do?

  • Study design briefs and determine requirements

  • Advise clients on strategies to engage target audiences

  • Identify the best ways to illustrate and communicate clients’ vision while complying with design best practices

  • Create designs using illustration, photo editing and layout software

  • Select colors, images, typography and layout for communication materials, including websites, logos, signs, books, magazine covers, annual reports, advertisements, and social media posts

  • Illustrating concepts by designing rough drafts of art arrangement, font size, and style, and submitting for approval

  • Produce drafts for client review and make revisions based on feedback received

  • Collaborate with clients, Art Directors, and creative team members such as marketing, sales, and business operations, throughout the various phases of a project to determine project scope and deliverables

  • Use digital graphic design software to create graphic images and design layouts that communicate company messaging and achieve artistic or decorative effects, including a selection of colors, images, and fonts

  • Communicate designs and concepts to clients or Art Directors before incorporating their recommended changes into revised designs

  • Testing graphics across various media

  • Amending designs based on client and stakeholder feedback

  • Ensuring final graphics and layouts are visually appealing and on-brand

  • Review final graphic designs for errors before publishing

  • Keep up-to-date with the latest design trends, tools, and technologies

Skills needed for a graphics designer 

  • Audience targeting helps to identify and analyse who the design is intended to appeal to and why. 

  • Colour theory is a series of rules and guidelines to apply to the work to create aesthetically pleasing visuals. This involves choosing an appropriate colour palette for a project and understanding how people perceive colour in various situations.

  • Communication skills help to communicate, actively listen, problem-solve, and understand what clients and stakeholders need when collaborating on a project. 

  • Computer-aided design (CAD) software helps to create complex two- and three-dimensional designs. Some computer software programs used in graphic design include Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Paintshop Pro, and Corel Graphics Suite.

  • Computerised sketching gives creative flexibility that sketching and colouring by hand cannot offer. Sketching software also allows to implementation of changes to a design quickly.

  • Layout helps to effectively manipulate the visual space of a print page or screen to attract readers or visitors.

  • Typeface design helps to tell appropriate, pleasing, and easy-to-read stories using the right font and typeface categories.

  • Website development gives the knowledge to design on various content management platforms. Although it may only sometimes be necessary, understanding multiple programming languages, such as HTML and CSS, can go far.

Common Roles for a Graphics Designer 

  1. Creative Director

  2. Art Director

  3. Art Production Manager

  4. Package Designer

  5. Brand Identity Developer

  6. Visual Image Developer

  7. Visual Journalist

  8. Broadcast Designer

  9. Logo Designer

  10. Interface Designer

  11. Web Designer

  12. Multimedia Developer Content Developer