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  • Zeeks Homes logo

    Graphic Designer

    Zeeks HomesAbuja, Nigeria27 May

    Zeeks Homes is dedicated to serving Nigerians with real estate excellence, transforming property dreams into reality through quality, innovation, and ...

    Onsite
  • Bumpa logo

    Motion/ Graphic Designer

    BumpaLagos, Nigeria26 May

    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
  • Baker Industries Limited logo

    Graphic Designer

    Baker Industries Limi..Lagos, Nigeria26 May

    Baker Industries Limited is a city of Industries providing solutions to the Nigerian market and looking to expand our reach to other countries across the ...

    Hybrid
  • Carbon Nigeria logo

    Graphic Designer

    Carbon NigeriaLagos, Nigeria24 May

    We empower individuals with access to credit, simple payments solutions, high-yield investment opportunities and easy-to-use tools for personal financial ...

    Hybrid
  • PalmPay logo

    Still and Motion Graphic Designer/Videographer

    PalmPayLagos, Nigeria19 May

    We are building an ecosystem to provide millions of customers with the best choice and value in digital and financial services. We are creating new and unique ...

    Onsite
  • Ruff n Tumble logo

    Graphic Designer

    Ruff n TumbleLagos, Nigeria17 May

    Ruff n Tumble is Nigerian’s Leading Clothing Brand for Cool teens and Kids with an international appeal. At Ruffntumble, we design, produce and retail ...

    Onsite
  • F-PRO Computer College logo

    Graphic Designer / UI UX Instructor

    F-PRO Computer Colleg..Lagos, Ogun, Nigeria13 May

    F-PRO Computer College offers world class computer training & certification in the ICT Industry with major focus on IT Training/Education, Publishing, ...

    Onsite
  • Starnet Innovations logo

    Graphic Designer

    Starnet InnovationsEnugu, Nigeria12 May

    At Starnet Innovations, we transform your business ideas into practical innovations using the best mix of Mobile, Desktop and Website development technology ...

    Onsite
  • Kratos Publisher logo

    Graphic Designer

    Kratos PublisherAbuja, Nigeria10 May

    Kratos Publishers is a distinguished publishing company, founded with a profound vision and a mission to empower authors in realizing their dreams of becoming ...

    Onsite
  • I-Sense Ville Consult logo

    Graphic Designer

    I-Sense Ville ConsultLagos, Nigeria09 May

    We at I-Senseville Consult understand this, and since our establishment in 2019, we have been relentlessly focused on delivering exceptional talent, as well as ...

    Onsite
  • Pack'N'Pay logo

    Graphic Designer/Video Editor

    Pack'N'PayRivers, Nigeria08 May

    Pack ‘N’ Pay is a product of CIC Integrated Services LTD. CIC was created as a wholesale store that supplies food to offshore catering companies to feed ...

    Remote
  • Renda Limited logo

    Graphic & Motion Graphic Designer

    Renda LimitedLagos, Nigeria07 May

    We use technology to solve logistics problems and connect businesses and individuals to easy, fast and cost-effective logistics services. Our solution is a ...

    Onsite
  • Myrtle Management Consultants logo

    Graphic Designer Intern(NYSC)

    Myrtle Management Con..Lagos, Nigeria07 May

    Partnering with clients to deliver operational improvement through a flexible and adaptable deployment model is the Myrtle Consulting Group mission. Myrtle is ...

    Onsite
  • Skeepy Pet Solutions Ltd logo

    Graphic Designer

    Skeepy Pet Solutions ..Lagos, Abuja, Nigeria06 May

    Skeepy pioneered the first Pet HMO in Nigeria. We are a pet care and lifestyle brand designed for the modern pet parent. From healthcare to lifestyle, we are ...

    Remote
  • PalmPay logo

    Still and Motion Graphic Designer / Videographer

    PalmPayLagos, Nigeria05 May

    We are building an ecosystem to provide millions of customers with the best choice and value in digital and financial services. We are creating new and unique ...

    Onsite
  • MKH Properties Limited logo

    Graphic Designer

    MKH Properties Limite..Lagos, Nigeria05 May

    At MKH Properties, we are committed to providing unparalleled services that cater to the diverse needs of our esteemed clients, partners, and investors.Job ...

    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