Monday, January 23, 2012

REQUIRED GRAPHIC DESIGNER FOR ALI ABDULWAHAB SONS AND CO IN KUWAIT


The position produces visual solutions to the communication needs of AAW using a mix of creative skills and commercial awareness including imaginative flair, awareness of current fashions in the visual arts, working knowledge of the latest computer packages and an understanding of costs and time limits. All of which impacts the designs he/she is required to produce in order to increase company profit margins, more informed and persuaded customers through his/her graphic designs.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities:
- Creates computer-aided or manual designs, concepts and sample lay-outs based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts including familiarity with types and sizes of production materials such as stickers, signage, plastic, etc.
- Develops and proofreads graphics and photograph lay-outs for product illustrations, AAW-required logos/designs and internet websites
- Determines sizes and arrangements of illustrative material copy, and selects appropriate style and size types
- Uses computer software to draw new images and assemble final lay-outs for printer like charts, illustrations and other artworks
- Meets with AAW departments to discuss and interpret needed lay-out designs/artworks and confer with them and the Marketing Manager his/her rough sketches and make necessary changes as required
- Keeps self abreast of emerging technologies in new media and design programs such as 3D Studio, Photoshop, Quark Express, Free-Hand Illustrator, Acrobat, Director, Dreamweaver, Flash, etc.)
- Performs other tasks as delegated by his/her Line Manager

Professional Background / Years of experience:
2-3 years experience in a production house; 3D graphic illustrations
Bilingual - Arabic & English

Job Competencies and Levels:
Functional: (Required Skills / Knowledge)
- General MS Office Knowledge
- Advertising / Media Comms. / Telemarketing
- Graphic Design Software Use
- Multi-Tasking
- Safety & Security Standards / Procedure Awareness & Control

Behavioral:
- Attention To Detail
- Initiative
- Interactive Communication
- Customer Service Focus
- Teamwork and Cooperation

Degree in Fine Arts & Architecture; Certificates in AutoCAD, 3D Studio, etc.

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