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  • CredPal logo

    Graphic Designer

    CredPalLagos, Nigeria04 September

    CredPal is an innovative solution that seeks to combat the ever complex loan approval process that has deterred millions from achieving specific gaols over the ...

    Onsite
  • Halla Gaming Company Ltd logo

    Graphic Designer

    Halla Gaming Company ..Lagos, Nigeria03 September

    Hallabet is Nigeria�s leading Sport gaming company. Founded in the 2022 under Halla Gaming Company Limited, we have now become a recognized, trusted and ...

    Onsite
  • GreyStone Consulting Limited logo

    Graphic Designer

    GreyStone Consulting ..Lagos, Nigeria03 September

    GreyStone Consulting Limited was established and registered in Nigeria with CAC as a Consulting Service provider based in Lagos, Nigeria. We are a team of IT ...

    Onsite
  • Women Reform Organization logo

    Volunteer Graphic Designer

    Women Reform Organiza..Lagos, Nigeria02 September

    We are a Pan-African, Humanitarian Organization with the social corporate responsibility of creating awareness, enlightenment, and regenerating the giant ...

    Remote
  • Pennek Nigeria Limited logo

    Web/Graphic Designer

    Pennek Nigeria Limite..Lagos, Nigeria02 September

    Pennek Nigeria Limited is a real estate firm that specializes in investment, development and management. We provide solution in the procurement and provision ...

    Onsite
  • Castles Lifestyle Magazine logo

    Graphic Designer

    Castles Lifestyle Mag..Lagos, Nigeria31 August

    Castles Lifestyle Magazine is published weekly by RealHouse Communications Limited. The magazine is Nigeria's premier real estate magazine that is primarily ...

    Onsite
  • mDoc Healthcare logo

    Graphic Designer

    mDoc HealthcareLagos, Nigeria29 August

    We are a Telehealth information and technology firm primarily focused on Sub-Saharan Africa. We work at the intersection of patients and service providers to ...

    Onsite
  • Flex Finance logo

    Senior Graphic Designer

    Flex FinanceLagos, Nigeria26 August

    Flex Finance - We help free business owners and finance teams in Africa from the stress of spend management. We make this aspect of business delightfully ...

    Onsite
  • STEMCafe logo

    Graphic Designer

    STEMCafeLagos, Nigeria23 August

    STEMCafe is a non-linear learning centre where kids and young adults through play, explore the amazing world of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and ...

    Onsite
  • STEMCafe logo

    Graphic Designer

    STEMCafeLagos, Nigeria22 August

    STEMCafe is a non-linear learning centre where kids and young adults through play, explore the amazing world of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and ...

    Onsite
  • Plexity Digital Services logo

    Graphic Designer

    Plexity Digital Servi..Nigeria21 August

    Plexity Digital is a leading digital services company dedicated to delivering a comprehensive suite of solutions tailored to support our clients' diverse ...

    Remote
  • Wow Effect Communications logo

    Graphic Designer/Creative Director

    Wow Effect Communicat..Lagos, Nigeria20 August

    Wow Effects Communications is a bottom-line focused Nigerian digital marketing agency that helps organizations understand, develop and implement integrated ...

    Onsite
  • Bumpa logo

    Junior Graphic Designer

    BumpaLagos, Nigeria19 August

    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
  • Petforde Technologies logo

    Graphic Designer

    Petforde TechnologiesLagos, Nigeria19 August

    We are a team of innovative and driven individuals who are passionate about technology and its power to transform the world. Our company was founded on the ...

    Onsite
  • Turbham Limited logo

    Graphic Designer

    Turbham LimitedAbuja, Nigeria16 August

    We run a Business Management System. We are also branched out and well versed in the Telemedicine, Logistics, Agriculture as well as the Travel and Tourism ...

    Onsite
  • Smart Gas NG logo

    Graphic Designer

    Smart Gas NGLagos, Nigeria15 August

    Smart Gas leverages technology to solve challenges faced by consumers when purchasing cooking gas in Nigeria, and the dangers associated with it. We are the ...

    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