Graphic Design Specialist at Swift Networks Limited

Swift Networks Limited is a facilities-based telecommunications services provider. The company was founded in 2002 when it bided and obtained a Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) License from Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to provide multi-service broadband connectivity services to businesses and residential subscribers. Since inception, Swift Networks has invested heavily in “next generation” networking technologies to build a multi-service network platform. Swift Networks holds an exclusive wireless spectrum license from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), allowing it to operate an end-to-end reliable, fibre-like connectivity services in the exclusively licensed and interference-free 3.5GHZ spectrum. Swift Networks Limited has recently attracted foreign direct investment from The International Finance Corporation (IFC), European Investment Bank and Commonwealth Development Corporation under the Capital Alliance Private Equity II fund scheme managed by Capital Alliance Nigeria. Accordingly, Swift Networks has the requisite financial and organizational resources to become the leading broadband connectivity Services provider in Nigeria.

Our Services

Swift Networks offers state-of-the-art broadband services for cost-effective and reliable deployment of a multi-service network, offering converged voice telephony, video conferencing, video surveillance, high-Speed data transmission and Internet access services over our secure, high-speed and reliable telecommunications pipe.

Our services include:

• Broadband Internet access that is fast, secure and reliable
• Virtual Private Networking Services
• Web and email hosting
• Collocation services
• Video conferencing and surveillance solutions
• Other value-added services.

Job Description

• We are looking for a dynamic Graphic Design specialist who willcreate visual communications such as adverts, branding, publicity materials, and magazine layouts. And utilize graphic design skills to create media products such as magazines, labels, advertising, and signage
• To be successful as a retention specialist, you should have a persuasive attitude, excellent customer relationship skills, and a passion for sales.
• Ultimately, a top-class retention specialist should beable to improve sales by creating lasting bonds with customers.

Responsibilities

• Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts based on knowledge of layout principles and aesthetic design concepts.
• Determine the size and arrangement of illustrative material, and select style and size of type.
• Use computer software to generate new images and key information into computer equipment to create layouts for the Organization.
• Draw and print charts, graphs, illustrations, and other artwork, using a computer.
• Confer with the Human Resources Managerto discuss and determine layout design.
• Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations and logos.
• Prepare illustrations or rough sketches of material, discussing them with the Human Resources Manager and making necessary changes.
• Study illustrations and photographs to plan the presentation of materials, products, or services.
• Key information into computer equipment to create layouts for supervisors.
• Mark up, paste, and assemble final layouts to prepare layouts for printer.
• Review final layouts and suggest improvements as needed.
• Confer with the Human Resources Managerto discuss and determine layout design.
• Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and Internet websites.
• Develop negatives and prints to produce layout photographs, using negative and print developing equipment and tools.
• Photograph layouts, using a camera, to make layout prints for supervisors.
• Produce still and animated graphics for on-air and taped portions of television news broadcasts, using electronic video equipment.

Requirements

• Must have a 2:1 Bachelor’s Degree in Arts, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of working experience in Branding, Advertising, and Mass communication (Experience in designing for the Telecommunication Industry is an added advantage).
• Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful situations.
• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills.
• Empathy and patience.
• Advanced organizational skills.

Knowledge and Technical Skills:

• Alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform visual arts.
• High sense of arrangement and balancing for aesthetic
• Behavioural/Management Development Skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
• Strong relationship-building skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to work with less or no supervision
• Working understanding of design software e.g. Adobe Photoshop, Coreldraw,3D Max,Powerpoint, Quarck Express (Minimum Qualification)
• Exemplary design and creative skills.
• Exemplary verbal and listening skills and a demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and professionally.
• Ability to think out of the box
• Hand drawing and hand-lettering skills are preferred.
• Print production experience will be an added advantage
• Web design experience preferred.
• Requires a general understanding of image rights and usage relative to print and online publication.
• Must know all about branding.

Method of Application