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  • Media Insight logo

    Graphic Designer

    Media InsightAbuja, Nigeria12 December

    Media Insight is a full-service integrated marketing communications company based in Abuja the capital city of Nigeria. With several years of experience in the ...

    Onsite
  • Smash Technology logo

    Onsite Graphic Designer

    Smash TechnologyAbuja, Nigeria05 December

    Smash Technology is a tech group of companies focused on employing technology to service its clients locally and globally. Initially, the brand focused on ...

    Onsite
  • Harbourage Ltd logo

    Graphic Designer

    Harbourage LtdAbuja, Nigeria04 December

    Harbourage Ltd is a real estate firm dedicated to redefining urban landscapes through visionary property development. With a commitment to excellence, ...

    Onsite
  • PE Lifts Nigeria logo

    Graphic Designer

    PE Lifts NigeriaAbuja, Nigeria25 November

    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
  • Smash Technology logo

    Graphic Designer

    Smash TechnologyAbuja, Nigeria20 November

    Smash Technology is a tech group of companies focused on employing technology to service its clients locally and globally. Initially, the brand focused on ...

    Onsite
  • Global Windsor Group Limited logo

    Graphic Designer

    Global Windsor Group ..Abuja, Nigeria07 November

    Global Windsor Group, with the core of its activities in Nigeria, is a diversified organization covering a range of markets including property, oil and gas, ...

    Onsite
  • Mecer Consulting Limited logo

    Pre-Press Specialist / Graphic Designers

    Mecer Consulting Limi..Abuja, Nigeria22 October

    Established in 2014, Mecer consulting is a sister company of Dil Consulting limited; which was established 2004. MECER is a consulting firm with world class ...

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  • Work Dey HR Services logo

    Assistant Graphic Designer

    Work Dey HR ServicesAbuja, Nigeria17 October

    Work Dey HR Services is a human resources consulting company Job Summary We are looking for an Assistant Graphic Designer to assist our design team in ...

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  • Mecer Consulting Limited logo

    Pre-Press Specialist / Graphic Designer

    Mecer Consulting Limi..Abuja, Nigeria11 October

    Established in 2014, Mecer consulting is a sister company of Dil Consulting limited; which was established 2004. MECER is a consulting firm with world class ...

    Onsite
  • WootLab logo

    Graphic Designer and Content Creator

    WootLabAbuja, Nigeria07 October

    We are committed to our customers’ success from start to finish We provide cutting edge technical solutions and premium software development services to ...

    Onsite
  • Dowins Globalink Limited logo

    Brand Graphic Designer

    Dowins Globalink Limi..Abuja, Nigeria23 September

    Dowins is an undemand design, printing and packaging company which has been under continual research and development in branding and packaging, graphic design ...

    Onsite
  • Global Windsor Group Limited logo

    Graphic Designer

    Global Windsor Group ..Abuja, Nigeria05 September

    Global Windsor Group, with the core of its activities in Nigeria, is a diversified organization covering a range of markets including property, oil and gas, ...

    Onsite
  • Work Dey HR Services logo

    Assistant Graphic Designer

    Work Dey HR ServicesAbuja, Nigeria04 September

    Work Dey HR Services is a human resources consulting company Job Summary We are a leading printing press in Apo, Abuja, seeking a creative and skilled ...

    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
  • Vee69 logo

    Graphic Designer

    Vee69Abuja, Nigeria15 August

    Vee69 is a creative ?rm, providing services in the area of Advertising, Media Management, Public Relations, Awareness communication, Marketplace insight ...

    Onsite
  • Pearls Learning Hub logo

    Editor / Cinematographer / Graphic Designer

    Pearls Learning HubAbuja, Nigeria25 July

    Pearls Learning Hub was built as a residence to give first-class treatment to all our prospective clients with flexible and technologically-advanced learning ...

    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