Web / Graphic Designer Jobs at Cyclofoss Technologies Limited
Cyclofoss Technologies Limited is a young and growing Information Technology (IT) company based in Lagos, Nigeria, that provides IT solutions and services for our clients. We also operate community and social media web sites in a number of categories.
Cysclofoss is seeking talented, creative graphic designers to join our Design team.
Job Position: Web / Graphic Designer
Location: Festac, Lagos
Level: Entry Level or Mid-level
Type: Permanent - Full-time
DescriptionWe are currently seeking a Web/Graphic designer to create compelling designs for our online platforms. The perfect candidate, in terms of skills, will be a graphic guru and front-end designer with at least little knowledge of back-end coding. We want someone whose forte is in design, but can also program or has little knowledge of how codes work, or who possesses the ability to learn back-end coding as needed.
We look for people who are passionate for learning, opinionative, curious, and have inborn qualities of problem-solving, achieving, and leadership. We provide a challenging environment to our people and let them to build on their strengths and expand their opportunities. We are self-organized, self-motivated, and the drivers of our own solutions.
The Role- The daily job function of this role is managing and administering an online project that deals on information dissemination using a blog format, so knowledge of Wordpress or Blogspot is essentail.
- The project will on daily basis deal on heavy graphics so knowledge of graphic editing software like Adobe Suite is required with keen eye for cutting edge imagery, layout, typography, color, and otherwise solid understanding of visual communication.
- The role may be required to develop website front-end designs and may also create visual media for posters, brochures, publications, web graphics, programs, plasma displays, etc.
ResponsibilitiesApart from the management of our Information dissemination blog, the role will also be responsible for design assets for different projects, which may include:
- Branding / Logo Design
- Package Design
- Typography & Editorial Design
- UI / UX Design (websites & mobile applications)
- Infographics
Required Skills:- Strong Internet presence and Social media news dissemination skills.
- Strong awareness to happenings around the world on Politics, Entertainment, Sports and other categories of information awareness.
- Video editing skills for Youtube upload required but not mandatory.
- Working knowledge of Flash desired.
- Must have solid grasp of graphic and web design principles and good understanding of current web technologies (html, CSS, JavaScript).
- Build passion, foster pride and develop positive team work within the organization
- Experience in strategic design solutions with an emphasis in multimedia/interactive design.
- Ability to apply creative and critical thinking throughout the design process.
- Strong computer skills with experience using Microsoft Suite, Internet, Photoshop.
- Experience using InDesign, Illustrator, Freehand, QuarkExpress will be an added advantage.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Self-motivation and ability to multi-task.
- Strong attention to details in design and production.
- Ability to work closely with other team members.
- Strong design aesthetic and typography skills.
- Graphic design experience.
- Excellent production and typography skills.
- Strong design skills
- Able to develop new, innovative approaches to complex design problems and can convey ideas tangibly
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Can prioritize and manage work to adhere to critical project timelines in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements:- We don't care about your educational qualification, we care about Results, that's what moves our business, not your paper qualification. If you can do the job, why not apply? whether you possess OND, NCE, HND, BSc, MSc, P.hD, etc.
- Must be highly organized and self-motivated.
- Must be conversant with the Internet.
SalaryThe pay is negotiable. Prove to us what you can offer and we promise to make you an offer you can't refuse. The truth is that we are not looking for Job Seekers, we are only looking for Problem Solvers, and we will reward them handsomely for solving our business problems, thus, adding great value to our company.
How To ApplyAre you ready to grow your career with Cyclofoss? We encourage you to submit your CV to:
[email protected] using Job Title as the Subject of the email. Send a cover letter in the body of the email as a brief statement of your design philosophy and why you are qualified to work for Cyclofoss.
Note: We are busy people, we only need applications from serious minded candidates who believe sincerely in their hearts - THEY CAN DO THE JOB EFFECTIVELY.
Application Deadline 2nd July, 2013