Our client, a Below-The-Line (BTL) marketing agency, with experience in delivering brand experiences is recruiting for a Creative Lead / Graphic Designer . Job Purpose: Conceptualize and guide creative solutions that effectively communicate the strategic objectives for a set of assigned accounts.
Location: Nairobi
Start date: Immediate The prospective employee will be expected to fulfill the following responsibilities:
- Execution of all creative efforts to ensure they are on strategy, budget and schedule.
- Plan, develop and defend budget recommendations, work goals, measurement and training requirements necessary to provide both profitable and quality services to the clients.
- Interact with Director(s), Managers and peer team members to develop creative concepts and executions of assigned projects across all media types (interactive, print, broadcast, film, social, events, etc.).
- Possess solid understanding of the market dynamics of integrated programs and projects.
- Participate in the new business efforts with Account managers and other strategic agency leads.
- Provide solutions that embrace digital fluency.
- Advise clients on all technical visual recommendations and/or issues.
- Facilitate the input and output of creative client meetings.
- Be the creative lead for client presentations.
- Provide detailed direction to creative staff and direct reports.
- Lead in the education and development of creative staff members.
Key Competencies:
The ideal candidate:
- Has the ability to work and thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment, under tight deadlines.
- Should be Innovative and Adaptive
- Be aware and know new trends and consumer preferences
- Must show demonstrated ability in strategic thinking and planning as well as strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Is able to work independently and coordinate effectively within a team and external parties
- Have excellent team building skills
- Is able to work flexible hours
- Has passion for new technology
Qualifications:
- Excellent IT skills, especially with design and photo-editing software
- Exceptional creativity and innovation
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- An understanding of the latest trends and their role within a commercial environment
- Professional approach to time, costs and deadlines
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