Ongoing Recruitment at Ellae Creative Branding Agency Limited, 27th February, 2019

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Ellae Creative Branding Agency Limited is an internationally acclaimed, award-winning branding and communications agency, set center stage in Lagos, Nigeria. We blend intelligent creativity with a sincere collaborative approach, consistently delivering powerful results for our clients. We are recruiting to fill the position below:     Job Title: Digital Marketing Strategist Location: Lagos Job Description

• We are looking for an experienced Digital marketing strategist to join our team. You will help us use web technologies to achieve our business growth goals. You will identify needs and new opportunities and aspire to increase brand awareness.
• If you’re a tech-savvy trendsetter who has innovative ideas to improve customer experience, we would like to meet you. For this position, you should be creative and comfortable working with a team.
• Ultimately, you should be able to effectively connect our brand with our online customers.

Responsibilities

• Set digital marketing strategies using all necessary tools (e.g. website, emails, social media and blogs)
• Research products, services and current strategies to identify new opportunities
• Analyze web traffic metrics and suggest solutions to boost web presence
• Monitor SEO/SEM, marketing and sales performance metrics to forecast trends
• Build strong clients relationships through social media interaction
• Keep up-to-date with our audience’s preferences and proactively suggest new campaigns
• Liaise with Marketing, Sales, Design and Content teams to optimize customer experience and ensure brand consistency
• Identify advertising needs
• Establish best practices in digital marketing
• Stay up-to-date with digital technologies developments.

Requirements

• Proven work experience as a Digital marketing strategist or Digital marketing manager
• Demonstrable experience with SEO/SEM and CRM software
• Experience implementing and optimizing Google Adwords campaigns
• Solid knowledge of web analytics tools like Google Analytics
• Hands on experience with online marketing tools and practices
• Familiarity with web design and HTML
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and project management skills
• B.Sc degree in Marketing, Advertising or relevant field
• Minimum of 2 years.

    Job Title: Art Director Location: Lagos Responsibilities

• Own, articulate, and evangelize visual direction for all games.
• Direct multiple art disciplines to achieve awesome results.
• Create concept paintings, models, textures and other benchmark assets that inspire others.
• Work closely with game design to ensure art supports a gameplay-first player experience.
• Foster and maintain effective relationships inside and outside the art department.
• Partner with management to ensure team is healthy and strong.
• Lead, inspire and mentor artists and art leads.
• Supervise design staff, Review and approve designs.

Qualifications / Experience and Required Skills

• Years of experience: 2 - 5 years
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Visual Arts, specialization in Gaphic Design
• Demonstrable mastery of illustration, animation, graphic design – with versatility, including: backgrounds, characters and UI elements
• Solid experience in the entertainment and/or video game / interactive markets
• Solid understanding/philosophy of game development and the realities of production from a tech, and design standpoint
• Successful track record in developing, mentoring and managing multidisciplinary art teams
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated ability to make compromises while maintaining art quality
• Experience multitasking on multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines with a strong attention to detail and target quality
• Expert understanding of art direction and storytelling

    Job Title: Graphics Designer Location: Lagos Job Description

• A Graphics Designer creates the look, layout, and features of a website.
• The job involves understanding both graphic design and computer programming.
• Once a website is created, a designer helps with maintenance and additions to the website.
• They work with development teams or managers for keeping the site up-to-date and prioritizing needs, among other tasks.

Duties

• A graphics designer's job duties cover all aspects of creating a website. Upon meeting with clients and assessing their needs, web designers help create and maintain the product. Their duties include, but aren't limited to, the following:
• Writing and editing content
• Designing webpage layout
• Determining technical requirements
• Updating websites
• Creating back up files
• Solving code problems

Requirements Graphic designers need education in computer technology and Graphic design to be competitive in the job market. An associate's degree program related to web design, such as an Associate of Applied Science in Graphic Design, provides a student with a foundation in the design and technical aspects of creating a website. Students learn web design skills and build professional portfolios that highlight their skills and abilities. Common topics include:

• B.Sc/HND in Computer Science or Related Course
• Minimum of 2 years Experience.
• Fundamentals of design imaging
• Basic web design
• Animation
• Multimedia design
• Content management
• Editing for video and audio
• Multimedia programming and technology
• A bachelor's degree in multimedia or web design allows students to learn advanced skills needed for professional web design. Students develop artistic and creative abilities in addition to technical skills. Degree programs, such as a Bachelor of Science in Web Design and Interactive Media, cover:
• Databases
• Webpage scripting
• Programming
• Digital imaging
• Multimedia design
• Web development.

    Job Title: Motion Graphic Designer Location: Lagos Responsibilities

• Repair design plan, concept and layout for motion graphic project.
• Design and create enticing motion graphics for video deliverables (corporate videos, eLearning, websites, marketing demos, etc.)
• Create and deliver motion graphics in various media including web, mobile, etc.
• Assist in selecting audio, video, colors, animation, etc for graphic design.
• Work with editors, producers and other designers to resolve technical and/or design issues
• Edit raw video footage and add effects/elements to enhance motion graphics.
• Research and analyze best design techniques and solutions to create motion graphics.
• Assist in designing and creating storyboards.
• Participate in brainstorming session to share new design perspectives and ideas.
• Maintain and follow best practices for versioning control, naming convention and organization of graphic files.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge about latest graphic design techniques.
• Ensure compliance with company guidelines, deadlines and design standards.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, Computer Science, Animation or any related field
• Years of experience: 3 - 5 years
• Solid expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, especially After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Strong working knowledge in Flash and video editing softwares.
• Experienced in Maya & 3D MAX.
• Strong understanding of the theory and esthetics of graphics creation, color correction and audio mixing.
• Work well under pressure.
• Have passion for motion design and storytelling.
• Time and resource management skills.
• Ability to learn fast and take direction.

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Experienced in 2D character animation using After Effects.

    Job Title: Software Developer Location: Lagos Job Description

• We are looking for a Software Developer to build and implement functional programs. You will work with other Developers and Product Managers throughout the software development life cycle.
• In this role, you should be a team player with a keen eye for detail and problem-solving skills. If you also have experience in Agile frameworks and popular coding languages (e.g. JavaScript), we’d like to meet you.
• Your goal will be to build efficient programs and systems that serve user needs.

Responsibilities

• Work with developers to design algorithms and flowcharts
• Produce clean, efficient code based on specifications
• Integrate software components and third-party programs
• Verify and deploy programs and systems
• Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade existing software
• Gather and evaluate user feedback
• Recommend and execute improvements
• Create technical documentation for reference and reporting

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Software Developer, Software Engineer or similar role
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
• Experience with software design and development in a test-driven environment
• Knowledge of coding languages (e.g. C++, Java, JavaScript) and frameworks/systems (e.g. AngularJS, Git)
• Experience with databases and Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) frameworks (e.g. Hibernate)
• Ability to learn new languages and technologies
• Excellent communication skills
• Resourcefulness and troubleshooting aptitude
• Attention to detail
• B.Sc/BA in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years Experience.

    Job Title: Copy Writer Location: Lagos Job Description A copywriter is responsible for creating pristine written text (known as ‘copy’) that works hand-in-hand with the visual concepts generated by the art director. All copy must be written in the tone suitable for the client and brand style and appropriate for many platforms, including:

• Websites, mobile apps, emails, social media, blogs
• Marketing materials
• Press advertising
• News releases
• Sales letters
• Articles
• Brochures.

Responsibilities

• Often working with the art director in order to construct effective creative work that brings client satisfaction, a copywriter needs a creative mind alongside an organized approach and the ability to think laterally and literally.
• The copywriters must keep an eye on any changes to the media landscape that will influence concepts and make projects innovative and fresh. A professional outlook is also required to handle any copy amendments requested by the client, and meticulous research skills will ensure all copy is accurate and factual.

For most copywriters, common activities include:

• Understanding the message the client is seeking to express and translating this into written content
• Writing copy to engage the reader
• Carrying out amendments to client specifications
• Adhering to the tone-of-voice requested by the client
• Working with the art director to devise creative strategies
• Liaising with the client on a regular basis
• Generating creative ideas to build innovative campaigns
• Providing feedback to junior copywriters.

Preferred Background

• Applicant must have a degree in Advertising, Design or related subjects.
• Proven track record of successes
• Work experience of 2-5 years.

Skills Required:

• The ability to write and think creatively
• Significant experience in writing strong, succinct copy that is grammatically correct
• A flexible approach and willingness to adapt ideas to the needs of clients
• The ability to work to strict deadlines without compromising on work quality
• The ability to work within allocated budgets
• Great organizational skills
• An eye for detail
• Strong research skills

    Job Title: UI/UX Designer Location: Lagos Responsibilities

• Produce user stories, functional analysis, flow diagrams, and requirements definition.
• Produce UI Mockups, Storyboards, Wireframes, User stories, interactive Prototypes (HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, and JavaScript).
• UI/UX: Manage User Interface, User Experience and Interaction designs for Mobile & Web Apps.
• Art work: Templates, Themes, Icons, Animations, GIF's.

Education

• Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Design, Animation or related field.
• Years of experience: 2 - 5 years

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• A high quality portfolio that can be viewed online.
• Proficiency in graphic design tools such as Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Experience creating style sheets and working with HTML and JavaScript.
• Experience with cross browser and cross platform compatibility issues and degradation strategies.
• Experience in human interaction design or user experience.
• Experiencing designing both Web and Mobile applications.
• Good leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Great analytical skills.
• Can-do attitude: Will go the extra mile to launch the best possible design.
• Passion about the space: Loves world of design.

    Job Title: Front-End Web Developer Location: Lagos Job Description

• We are looking for a Front-End Web Developer who is motivated to combine the art of design with the art of programming. Responsibilities will include translation of the UI/UX design wireframes to actual code that will produce visual elements of the application
• You will work with the UI/UX designer and bridge the gap between graphical design and technical implementation, taking an active role on both sides and defining how the application looks as well as how it works.

Responsibilities

• Develop new user-facing features
• Build reusable code and libraries for future use
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs
• Optimize application for maximum speed and scalability
• Assure that all user input is validated before submitting to back-end
• Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders

Skills and Qualifications

• Proficient understanding of web markup, including HTML5, CSS3
• Minimum of 2 years experience (excluding internship)
• B.Sc Computer Science/Engineering or related courses
• Minimum of Second Class Lower Division
• Basic understanding of server-side CSS pre-processing platforms, such as LESS and SASS
• Proficient understanding of client-side scripting and JavaScript frameworks, including jQuery
• Note: Every front-end developer is expected to have a proficient knowledge of JavaScript, while most front-end developers should know jQuery.
• Good understanding of {{Depending on the specific case, a developer should have the knowledge of advanced JavaScript libraries and frameworks, such as AngularJS, KnockoutJS, BackboneJS, ReactJS, DurandalJS etc.}}
• Good understanding of asynchronous request handling, partial page updates, and AJAX
• Basic knowledge of image authoring tools, to be able to crop, resize, or perform small adjustments on an image. Familiarity with tools such as as Gimp or Photoshop is a plus.
• Note: A UI/UX designer is expected to deliver finished resources for the developer to incorporate into the app. However, quite often a front-end web developer needs to make some small adjustments.
• Proficient understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and ways to work around them.
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as {{Git / Mercurial / SVN}}
• Good understanding of SEO principles and ensuring that application will adhere to them.
• {{Make sure to mention any other framework, library, or any other technology related to your development stack}}

    Job Title: Social Media Executive Location: Lagos Job Description

• Manages all social media channels, campaigns, and team members to sustain an engaging audience experience and to increase audience satisfaction.
• Researches and analyses social media trends, including social media ad revenue and web visitor data, to improve social media presence and campaign efficacy. Works with various company departments to promote overall brand through social media channels.

Job Duties

• Oversees all company social media accounts management
• Develops engaging, creative, innovative content for regularly scheduled posts, which enlighten audiences and promote brand-focused messages
• Coordinates social media messaging with advertising departments, brand managers, and quarterly or seasonal company goals
• Manages social media team members, including copywriters and other content creators, by overseeing their work and offering guidance or direction
• Audits and analyses social media presences, including digital advertising costs and returns
• Analyses social media campaigns with tracking systems to gather visitor data and determine efficacy and areas for social media campaign improvement
• Interviews, hires, and trains social media team members
• Works with other departments to develop social media timelines coinciding with new product releases, ad campaigns, or other brand messages
• Monitors and develops reports on competitor activity within social media spaces

Skills and Qualifications

• Degree in Marketing or Social Media,
• Minimum of 2year Experience
• Extensive Knowledge of Social Media Platforms,
• Web Proficiency,
• Computer Software Proficiency,
• Team Management Experience,
• Advertising,
• Copywriting,
• Content Creation,
• Public Relations and Brand Marketing Experience,
• Proofreading and Editing Skills,
• Interpersonal Skills,
• Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills,
• Customer Service Skills

    How To Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume with Job Role as subject of the mail to: [email protected] Application Deadline 7th March, 2019.

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