Freelance Graphic Designer Job in Kenya

Haligonian Investment Limited is a local publishing company.

We have a vacancy open for a Freelance Graphic Designer

Main purpose
Create and design the covers and inside pages of an upmarket print publication as per the look, feel, style and theme of the publication.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Editor on the look and layout of each issue of the publication
• Attend brainstorming meetings as required
• Read and familiarise with the content of each issue in order to present creative design concepts
• Come up with and design layouts that are in line with look, feel and theme of the publication
• Source images
• Create final layout designs
• Proof final design layouts to ensure there are no errors
• Work within deadline and ensure final layouts are approved
• Give priority over all other work to the publication during the creative and printing period
• Own computer, necessary software and access to internet to carry out responsibilities
• Own vehicle and /or means of transportation

Skills, Experience and Abilities

• Ideally you will have a minimum of 2 years experience in graphic design preferably with print publications.
• A pleasant personality and excellent communication skills
• Have an existing published portfolio
• Outgoing and a people person
• An understanding and ability to design for upmarket products
• International/global worldview
• International creative design standards

Personal Qualities

• The role will suit someone VERY results driven, self motivated and confident in their approach.
• Able to work with minimum supervision
• Able to work within or surpass very strict deadline constraints

If you meet the above criteria, please send your resume, cover letter and portfolio to info@eadestination.com stating the job position in the subject line. 

If you do not meet the stated criteria, please do not apply.

Deadline for receiving applications is Friday November 16th 10:00am. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted