Graphic Designer

Job description

• Develop, maintain and update the CI for the group.
• Interpret and design creative solutions (for printed material or digital) as per the client’s brief.
• Adhere to the studio process by managing jobs, following the internal review process, ensuring time and deadline management and effective communication with clients.
• Create visual solutions to meet the corporate communication needs of the Netcare Group by using a mix of concept development, creative skills and commercial awareness.
• Generate creative ideas and concepts and where required, conduct creative research on projects.
• Responsible for the highest quality, including the utilisation of correct grammar and spelling, consistency of fonts and CI principles.
• Management of the Netcare photo library.
• Responsible for all image sourcing.
• Execute as per the requirements for special projects i.e. Nurses Day, HASA, Quality Leadership, year-end functions etc.
• Request supplier quotations and manage the printing process as per approved budget and deadlines.
• Ensure the monthly submission of internal and external invoices and follow up.
• Ensure regular and effective communication with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Promote and maintain good working and interpersonal relationships with management, colleagues and suppliers.
• Manage job schedules and deliver according to the required timeframes, whilst ensuring regular communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure priority job management at all times.
• Assist with general housekeeping of the office and work environment.
• Maintains a safe working environment in accordance with the Machinery and Occupational Safety Act.
• Reports and acts upon potential/actual risks of equipment.
• Responsible for ensuring correct use, cleaning and storage of equipment.
• Reports equipment needing repair or replacement.
• Maintain professional conduct and standards at all times in accordance with Netcare policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Capacity to implement and maintain standards of design as required by Netcare.
• Attention to detail is crucial.
• Ability to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines.
• Sound understanding of technical applications and the ability to trouble-shoot hardware and software issues.