Graphic Designer Job Vacancy at Viva Cinemas, 26th November, 2018

Viva Cinemas – Furnished with state of the art Dolby Surround sound with JBL speakers and projectors from Christie, 7 large screens (3D included), spacious foyer and awesome concession, Viva Cinemas provides a good bouquet of Hollywood, Bollywood and Nollywood movies to cater for you.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Graphic Designer

Location: Lagos
Reports to: Business Development Manager and Head of Operations
Brand: Persianas Retail Limited & Viva Cinema

Position Summary/Objectives

• The graphic Designer is responsible for the creation and management of visual concepts, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform and captivate consumers
• He/she develops the overall layout and production design for product illustration, editorials, advertisements, brochures, magazines and corporate reports within the brand identity of Persianas Retail Limited & Viva Cinema.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Create the visual versions of brands, messages and communications
• Convey the businesses messages across in ways that are memorable, effective, and aesthetically pleasing
• Work with Stakeholders to understand the scope of a project, translate their goals and ideas into design briefs and design concepts
• Prepares for projects by doing image & comparable research.
• Brainstorms & mocks up ideas & design solutions
• Advise stakeholders on how to communicate message the design through design strategy
• Think creatively and use innovation to produce/refine appropriate creative interactive designs/ideas and concepts based on agreed briefs and objectives within agreed timelines and quality standards
• Illustrates concepts by doing layouts, selecting font types & sizes, arranging copy and images/renderings
• This might require rough sketches and working on layouts ready for print
• Proofreading/review design to produce accurate and high-quality work and thereafter present finalised ideas and concepts to stakeholders
• Incorporate changes recommended by stakeholders into the final design
• Commissioning illustrators and photographers when required
• Working as part of a team with printers, copywriters, photographers, stylists, illustrators, other designers, web developers and marketing specialists for completion of projects
• Prepares visual presentations for Senior Management including communicating visual ideas to Senior Management & Core Creative
• Prioritizes, manages & accomplishes multiple projects simultaneously
• Designing Social Media Creatives for PRL and Viva Cinemas’ Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and other platforms.
• Design film guides on a weekly basis
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Arts or related field with training in graphic design
• Essential to have at least 2 years relevant practical experience in creating graphics for clients within the retail space
• Advanced proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, In-Design, PowerPoint & Keynote.

Job Requirements

• Artistry and creativity, with plenty of initiative, passion and enthusiasm for design
• Communication Proficiency
• Teamwork, ability to collaborate and flexibility
• Proven ability to work independently, identify and communicate creative solutions to challenges
• Working with a range of media, including computer-aided design (CAD), 3D design and keeping up to date with emerging technologies/industry software
• Time Management skills with an ability to prioritise and multitask
• Ability to meet up with short deadlines
• Confidence and presentation skills with the ability to pitch ideas to stakeholders
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
• Open-mindedness and a willingness to accept feedback and make changes to designs
• Maintain a strong focus on business priorities and be persistent in follow-through.

Personal Attributes
The incumbent must also demonstrate the following personal attributes:

• Demonstrate sound work ethics
• Be honest and trustworthy
• Positive Attitude
• Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Be flexible

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: jobs@vivacinemas.com