Mpumalanga: Graphic Designer Graduate – Delmas posted by Dis-Chem Pharmacies

Dis-Chem Pharmacies in Delmas has an opportunity available for a CJM Graphic Design Graduate to join the team. We’re in need of a person that is willing to start from the bottom in the design industry or someone that would like to accumulate experience in design basics. Learn how to create and develop engaging graphics for a variety of media. This includes training in receiving a brief, defining the requirements, and creating all required elements such as illustrations, logos, layouts, photos, etc. in all types of mediums. Minimum Requirements: Essential: Grade 12 Matric, and a keen interest to study Graphic Design Interest or limited experience in graphic design with a portfolio of creative works. Advantageous: Willingness to learn. Experience in design software use. Job Specification Design & layout: To learn about consistent standards and approaches throughout all design aspects. Plan, design, and develop creative concepts. Demonstrate illustrative skills with rough sketches and working on layouts for print. Strive towards an outcome that will enable them to design, illustrate and photograph any element required within a design studio. Ensure work is always in line with the given tasks. Creatively produce new ideas and concepts for evaluation. Ensure all items are prepared for the design team. Handle workload and help with production and finishing in the studio where needed. Innovation & Research: Gather and refine specifications and requirements per design project. Stay up to date with new technology trends with the graphic design space. Innovatively conceptualise a design brief within the constraints of cost and time. Stakeholder Liaison: Work as part of the team and understand relationships between printers, copywriters, photographers, stylists, illustrators, other designers, account managers, web developers and marketing specialists to ensure high quality work. Ensure team members that are provided with the pre-production elements as required for the finalization of different design projects. Consider recommendations of team member`s suggestions, on improving design tasks. Work in a logical order to give relevant and accurate feedback to team members. General: Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures. Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations. Adhere to CJM Agency Uniform and personal appearance policy Competencies Essential: Excellent design acumen, Digital and wide format print process knowledge. Develops fresh ideas that provide solutions to all types of workplace challenges. Formally delivers information to the team members. Understand customer service and how to improve quality and enhance customer satisfaction. Understand the quality review process and criteria to ensure proper procedures are always followed. Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work, and achieves results with little oversight. Computer skills Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Adobe Suite basics. Special conditions of employment: Office Bound South African citizen MIE, clear criminal and credit Drivers license and/or own reliable transport Remuneration and benefits: Market-related salary ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL. Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chems approved Employment Equity Plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chems Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.