Graphic Artist

Graphic artists combine art and technology to create visually communicative designs. The work of graphic artists can be seen in magazines, advertising, book covers, album covers, restaurant menus, food labels, billboards, clothing and more. Traditional forms of art such as painting and sketching may be employed in creating designs, but much of the work in modern graphic design is performed using computers and image editing software. Graphic artists may work for a design firm or own their own businesses. Those who operate a business have additional duties, such as selecting equipment and finding new clients. Graphic artists often work under tight deadlines, which can lead to long work hours and intense brainstorming sessions. Graphic artists must stay updated on new trends and new design software programs to remain relevant in this competitive industry.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Meet with superiors to discuss design projects and clients' needs. (They may need to incorporate data from a research department or follow the limits of a budget. After determining what the client is looking for, they create a concept design using rough drafts created by hand or on the computer.)

Create a wide variety of layouts, iconography, package designs, website designs, logos and illustrations.

Determine the message the design should portray

Create images that identify a product or convey a message

Develop graphics for product illustrations, logos, and websites

Select colors, images, text style, and layout

Present the design to clients or the art director

Incorporate changes recommended by the clients into the final design

Review designs for errors before printing or publishing them.

Will be reporting directly to the President of the company.

Will be assisting the employees with their needs when it comes to graphic designing for the company, if necessary.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Meet with superiors to discuss design projects and clients' needs. (They may need to incorporate data from a research department or follow the limits of a budget. After determining what the client is looking for, they create a concept design using rough drafts created by hand or on the computer.)

Create a wide variety of layouts, iconography, package designs, website designs, logos and illustrations.

Determine the message the design should portray

Create images that identify a product or convey a message

Develop graphics for product illustrations, logos, and websites

Select colors, images, text style, and layout

Present the design to clients or the art director

Incorporate changes recommended by the clients into the final design

Review designs for errors before printing or publishing them.

Will be reporting directly to the President of the company.

Will be assisting the employees with their needs when it comes to graphic designing for the company, if necessary.

IMPORTANT SKILLS

Analytical skills. Graphic artist must be able to look at their work from the point of view of their consumers and examine how the designs they develop will be perceived by the consumer to ensure they convey the clients desired message.

Artistic ability . Graphic artist must be able to create designs that are artistically interesting and appealing to clients and consumers. They produce rough illustrations of design ideas, either by hand sketching or by using a computer program.

Communication skills . Graphic artist must communicate with clients, customers, and other designers to ensure that their designs accurately reflect the desired message and effectively express information.

Computer skills . Most graphic artist use specialized graphic design software to prepare their designs.

Creativity . Graphic artist must be able to think of new approaches to communicating ideas to consumers. They develop unique designs that convey a recognizable meaning on behalf of their clients.

Time-management skills . Graphic artist often work on multiple projects at the same time, each with a different deadline.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have 3-5 years of experience in Graphic designing or related field.

Must be a graduate of Multimedia Arts, Digital Arts, Arts and Design, or any related course.

Knowledgeable in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects, Google Sketchup, Microsoft Office and any movie editor application is a plus.

Male and Female applicants are welcome to apply.

Must be willing to work in Makati, 5 days a week.