NEWSDAY MEDIA
Job Title: Junior graphic Designer
Background: The Junior Graphic Designer is responsible to conceptualise, design and produce print and digital artwork and materials that support Newsday Media, digital signage and e-commerce
Expected Roles:
Creative:
• Brainstorm, develop, and present design concepts
• Follow and apply Newsday Media brand and graphic standards
• Follow the design standards/leadership set by the Head of Productions Be a creative professional with exceptional ability to design, produce and manage projects including multi-product layout (8-48 page) newspaper, flyers, digital signage, emails, online graphics, event materials and signage, print advertising, direct mail, posters, store signage, promotional materials, etc.
• Understand the fundamental principles of graphic design and layout including colour, image manipulation, design templates, fonts, production and composition.
• Have artistic ability and creativity while being true to the Newsday Media brand
Production:
• Print (in-house or with outside vendors) sign packages, newspapers, flyers, promotional event materials and information materials
• Be able to create, organize and manage production files in a professional manner
• Understand digital asset management of photos, logos, product informa bon, etc.
• Be aware of professional file preparation including pre-press packaging, colour management (CMYK) for print and online or digital use (RBG)
• Be able to spec print jobs and gather estimates from vendors and clients as needed.
• Be able to deliver files to vendors/clients or media accurately and on time
• Coordinate with other team members to manage projects and deadlines.
Technology
• Expert use of Adobe Creative Suite to execute designs, including Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator required.
• Ability to design/repurpose artwork for digital online purposes such as website, email, digital signage and video animations.
• Must be able to design on a PC
• Must be able to design on a PC
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Other
• Must be able to effectively collaborate and work with other members of the team such as graphic designers, vendors/clients, supplier-partners, co-op marketing managers, Videographers, Editors Special-Projects managers and the Managing Editor to accomplish goals and objectives of the Company
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize workload
• Desire to learn from your peers and apply your skills in a dynamic multi-disciplinary environment.
• Effectively present ideas-both verbally and visually
• Must be dependable with good follow-through of assignments.
• Attention to detail and ability to take direction
• Must have a “whatever it takes” attitude.
• Must have exceptional creativity that is competitive
• Must be willing to adapt to changing priorities, needs and workflow
• Additional creative skills around animation and the ability to use a camera and editing of pictures and videos
Requirements:
• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Art, Graphic Design or a similar area of study
• Have a minimum of 2-3 years of professional experience doing graphic de sign in a newspaper, an agency, an internal marketing department or other similar professional environment.
• Demonstrate exceptional creative and organisational skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Love challenges.
• Actions and attitudes aligned with Mission, Values, and Principles.
Physical Demands:
• Sit for long periods of time.
• Repetitive wrist and hand movements on the keyboard,
• Close vision for PC work.
• Site visita
• Regular sitting in meetings
• Regular sitting and participating trainings
To Apply:
Applications can be hand delivered at Newsday Media offices at Carlton Center 3rd Floor, Room 302 OR emailed to [email protected] on or before 14th July 2023