Graphics Designer at Cordros Capital Limited

Job Title: Graphics Designer

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job type: Full-time

Job Grade: Analyst

Reporting Line: Team Lead, Corporate Communications

About Cordros Capital Limited:

Cordros Capital Limited is a leading financial services group in African markets with a reputation for wealth creation. We are licensed as Brokers/Dealers and Issuing House by the Securities & Exchange Commission and the Nigerian Stock Exchange. Cordros offers a broad range of services to a diversified client base which includes private clients, small businesses, financial institutions, corporations and governments.

Job Purpose:

• Cordros Capital Limited needs a talented graphic designer who can take concepts and ideas and create visual representations, in both print and electronic media.
• The ideal candidate will have expert knowledge of current design software and be skilled in every step of the design process, from concept to final deliverable.
• Collaborating with multiple teams across the company, the graphic designer should be able to take written or spoken ideas and convert them into a design that connects.
• The successful candidate will have a thorough understanding of branding and marketing, and be able to find the right style and layout for every project.

Objectives of this Role:

• Update and maintain internal databases for designs, photography, and video.
• Work on a wide range of projects and media, using various software programs to visualize and develop innovative graphic designs that meet business goals.
• Examine existing processes, identify flaws, and create solutions that improve design capabilities.
• Work independently as well as cooperatively with marketing team to meet deadlines, stay within budget, and schedule project implementation based on workload, which may include five or more simultaneous projects.
• Obtain input from managers to ensure that designs meet organizational standards and brand expectations, express ideas accurately, and represent the company or client appropriately.

Responsibilities:

• Develop concepts by hand or with software, and execute original content by determining the ideal usage of color, text, font style, imagery, and layout
• Collaborate, brainstorm, and strategize with multiple teams on a wide range of materials that may include product illustrations, logos, web pages, presentations, programming collateral, signage, internal communications, newsletters, and marketing materials
• Translate strategic direction into high-quality design within an established brand identity
• Liaising with external printers or production teams to ensure deadlines are met and material is printed or presented to the highest quality.
• Support Function for Social Media Management.
• Any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by Management.

Working Relationships:

Internal:

• Business Heads and Head of departments of Cordros Capital and its subsidiaries.

External:

• Print and Media Vendors, Advertising agencies

Job Requirements:

Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Arts, Design, Communications, or related field

Experience:

• You have prior experience as a Graphic Designer as well as a strong portfolio of related projects
• 2 years’ experience in same or similar role.

Key Knowledge and Skills:
The incumbent must have proficiency Knowledge in the following areas:

• You possess a good knowledge of design tools such as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Corel Draw, InDesign.
• Knowledge of layouts, graphic fundamentals, typography, print, and the web
• Knowledge of WordPress and content management systems

The incumbent must demonstrate the following Skills:

• You pay strong attention to detail and have a keen eye for esthetics
• You have excellent communication skills and can clearly articulate your ideas, designs, and suggestions
• You are a strong team player who can collaborate effectively with different stakeholders
• Organizational and time-management skills for meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• You have the ability to create motion graphics

Behavioral Attributes:

• Ability to work under pressure.
• Expected to display an appreciable measure of emotional intelligence.
• Customer Focused and Oriented.
• Results Driven.
• Problem Solver and Solutions Oriented.
• High level of agility and adaptability.

Work Cycle
Hours/Days the incumbent is required to work

• Monday – Friday (8am – 5pm)
• Flexible working schedule is also available i.e remote work.

Language requirements:

• English