Studio Manager Job in Kenya - Imagine IMC Limited

Imagine IMC Limited, is an agency that exists to create inspiring relationships between brands and customers, whether through traditional advertising media like TV, radio, and print, or other channels like events which give people the chance to experience brands directly.

They are looking for a high caliber individual to fill the position of Studio Manager.

Studio Manager

Job Overview

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the role holder will offer creative design solutions for print, multimedia and web design.

The Principal Accountabilities include:

Planning, Design and Review

• Brainstorm and mock up design ideas
• Develop design briefs by gathering information and data
• Contribute ideas and design artwork to the overall brief
• Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts based on knowledge of layout principles and aesthetic design concepts
• Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of type
• Create and develop media using digital art and photographic techniques
• Use computer software to generate new images
• Proofread to produce accurate and high-quality work
• Review final layouts and suggest improvements as needed
• Mark up, paste, and assemble final layouts to prepare layouts for printer
• Monitor and track production projects to ensure proper and timely completion
• Responsible for print and pre-press service specifications, purchasing, approvals and quality control
• Contribute to the editorial development of projects

Client Management

• Confer with clients to discuss and determine layout design
• Present ideas to clients and respond to queries from the same
• Interpret the client’s business needs and develop a concept to suit their purpose

Research & Innovation

• Keep abreast of emerging technologies in new media (particularly design programs such as Illustrator, Photoshop, In Design, Fireworks, Cinema 4D, Light Room, Dreamweaver and Flash)

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in Graphic Design
• Five (5) years experience in a similar job
• Knowledge in design Adobe suite software such as Adobe Photoshop, Light Room, Illustrator, In Design, Fireworks and Dreamweaver
• Knowledge in multimedia – video, audio, animation
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Effective verbal & written communication skills

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualifications, please send your CV, letter of application and portfolio indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role and details of your current and expected salary to recruit@virtualhr.co.ke by 16th March 2012.