CREATIVE LEAD/GRAPHIC DESIGNER VACANCY IN KENYA

Creative Lead / Graphic Designer Job 2015
April 7, 2015 Job Description
Our client, a Below-The-Line (BTL) marketing agency, with experience in delivering brand experiences is recruiting for a Creative Lead / Graphic Designer.Job Purpose: Conceptualize and
guide creative solutions that effectively communicate the strategic objectives for a set of assigned accounts.
Location: Nairobi
Start date: Immediate
The prospective employee will be expected to fulfill the following responsibilities:

• Execution of all creative efforts to ensure they are on strategy, budget and schedule.
• Plan, develop and defend budget recommendations, work goals, measurement and training requirements necessary to provide both profitable and quality services to the clients.
• Interact with Director(s), Managers and peer team members to develop creative concepts and executions of assigned projects across all media types (interactive, print, broadcast, film, social, events, etc.).
• Possess solid understanding of the market dynamics of integrated programs and projects.
• Participate in the new business efforts with Account managers and other strategic agency leads.
• Provide solutions that embrace digital fluency.
• Advise clients on all technical visual recommendations and/or issues.
• Facilitate the input and output of creative client meetings.
• Be the creative lead for client presentations.
• Provide detailed direction to creative staff and direct reports.
• Lead in the education and development of creative staff members.

Key Competencies:
The ideal candidate:

• Has the ability to work and thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment, under tight deadlines.
• Should be Innovative and Adaptive
• Be aware and know new trends and consumer preferences
• Must show demonstrated ability in strategic thinking and planning as well as strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Is able to work independently and coordinate effectively within a team and external parties
• Have excellent team building skills
• Is able to work flexible hours
• Has passion for new technology

Qualifications:

• Excellent IT skills, especially with design and photo-editing software
• Exceptional creativity and innovation
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• An understanding of the latest trends and their role within a commercial environment
• Professional approach to time, costs and deadlines 

How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should submit their online application on or before 11th April 2015 at http://goo.gl/T8sryH.
CVs WITHOUT salary requirements will NOT be considered.