Job Positions at Sahara Group for Graphic Designers & Multimedia Supervisors

Sahara Group nutures businesses in the energy sector. These companies operate essentially within the energy industry and its associated sub-sectors. The Group consists of individuals, who are determined to make a positive impact on the business environment. We are recruiting to fill the below position:

Job Title: Graphic Designer & Multimedia Supervisor Location: Any City, Nigeria Key Deliverables Creative Design:

Coordinate all administrative aspects of production, including preparing final designs for presentation, checking and approving colour, copy, text format separations, and scaling images for print production.
Prepare layouts, designs, art work and formats for use in publication and /or exhibition design;
Layout and scale photos, marking them for proper screen values for print reproduction;
Design, and produce artwork such as graphs, maps, charts, posters, corporate souvenirs, banner, signs and report covers;
Handle copyright, reprint, and permission processes;
Interpret the business needs of various subsidiaries/department and developing a concept to suit that purpose; estimating the time required to complete the work and providing cost to user stakeholders
Work with a wide range of media, including photography and computer-aided design (CAD); proofreading to produce accurate and high-quality work;
Keep abreast of emerging technologies, particularly design programs such as InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, 3ds Max/Cinema 4D
Organize copy flow and maintains database/bibliographic/archival retrieval system of all references used in creation of published materials;
Manage budget, including invoicing, tracking project expenditures and assisting in budget development by summarizing, researching and analysing past project expenditures;
Coordinate relationship with vendors; preparing specifications and obtaining estimates for final approval;
Develop interactive design; commissioning illustrators and photographers; working as part of a team with printers, copywriters, photographers, stylists, other designers, account executives, web developers and marketing specialists to drive Sahara’s brand message.

Photography/Video/Multimedia:

Manage all production of high quality photos and videos for Sahara Groups internal and external events/activities
Produce materials to be used across board to engage both internal and external stakeholders – Documentaries, Videos, Photo stories, Interview clips etc.
Develop expertise with software to digitally enhance images by, for example, changing emphasis, cropping pictures, correcting minor faults or moving objects around;
Consult with user departments/subsidiaries to obtain multimedia project objectives, specs, and working materials.
Keep abreast of emerging technologies, particularly editing programs such as Light room, Aftereffects, and Premiere Pro.
Provide an archive of Sahara Group’s photographs/videos and other branded material for reference purposes
Have vast understanding of traditional film and digital photography and keeping up to date with industry trends, developments and new techniques;
Design and produce simple to complex multimedia presentations; prepare files for imaging to film 4-color printing, advanced media, and electronic delivery.
Plan, manage and report project status, budget, and milestone achievements for all phases of a project.

Minimum Qualification/ Experience

Minimum of a relevant University Degree.
Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a similar role within a Fast Moving Consumer Goods company, Financial services company, Oil & Gas, Telecoms or top flight creative agency, with well compiled portfolio
Expert knowledge utilizing Adobe AfterEffects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and various 3-D software platforms a plus.
Adept with all forms of social media and platforms, including: Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
MS Office Suite.
Mac and Windows environments

Knowledge/Skills

Excellent visual communication skills to present ideas and information in a multimedia context combined with excellent IT and programming skills.
Exceptional creative flair and an innovative approach to all design projects.
An understanding of the latest trends and their role in a commercial environment
Proven competence in design and image manipulation software
Teamwork skills because most projects require input from individuals with different roles
Self-development skills to keep-up-to-date with fast-changing trends Professional approach to time, costs and deadlines
InDesign & Illustrator
Excellent organizational, time and project management skills
Accuracy and attention to detail
Photoshop & 3ds Max/Cinema 4D
Adobe
Photography & Fine art
Sundry software packages for designs/photography