JOIN OUR TEAM!!!
Position: Junior Graphic Designer
Background: The Junior Graphic Designer is responsible to conceptualize, 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 (8-48page) 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 information, 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.
- 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 design 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 visits
- Regular sitting in meetings
- Regular sitting and participating trainings
*Applications can be hand delivered at Newsday Media offices at Carlton Center 3rd Floor, Room 302 OR emailed to managingeditor@newsdayonline.co.ls on or before July 14, 2023
Your Trusted Source for News and Insights in Lesotho!
At Newsday Media, we are passionate about delivering accurate, timely, and engaging news and multimedia content to our diverse audience. Founded with the vision of revolutionizing the media landscape in Lesotho, we have grown into a leading hybrid media company that blends traditional journalism with innovative digital platforms.
