Graphic Designer

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Job Description

CJ Patel (Pacific) Limited is one of Fiji’s largest distributors of locally manufactured and renowned international Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) within Fiji and most of the Pacific. The company has an extensive distribution network with major supermarkets, food service industries and down-the-line (DTL) retailers with its main warehouse in Wailekutu, Lami and supported by branch operations in Lautoka and Labasa and other regional markets such as New Zealand, East Timor, Vanuatu, Kiribati, Tonga, Samoa and Papua New Guinea.

The Graphic Artist performs creative concept and creative design tasks focused on implementing communications and brand strategies and rationales, utilizing hand-rendering skills and digital creative and production skills. This role reports to Group Marketing Manager, CJ Patel (Pacific) Pte Limited.

Outcomes

Organisational Stakeholders
1. Creation & Conceptualization of visual communications
Conceptualization of marketing and communications materials across the organization. Working collaboratively with internal department members to produce creative advertising strategies Study design briefs and determine requirements Brainstorming new creative concepts and designs Schedule projects and define budget constraints Prepare rough drafts and present ideas Develop and design concepts, graphics and layouts for product illustrations, campaign logos, and others. Develop illustrations, logos and other designs using software or by hand Use the appropriate colors and layouts for each graphic Test graphics across various media Amend designs after feedback. Design materials for print media – leaflets, signboard design, advertisement content, banners, newsletters, and other materials as required. e.g. product packaging, promotions, outdoor media, direct mail, advertising, internal collateral, presentations and other print material liaising with external printers or production teams to ensure deadlines are met and material is printed or presented to the highest quality. Creative planning and designing for all the digital marketing campaigns. Daily management of social media platforms and responding to the comments on social media on a timely manner. Quality check on final graphics performed ensuring the artwork and layouts are visually appealing and on-brand Highest standards maintained in graphic design and producing cutting edge creative content, for both print and digital that accurately represents the expectations of the business. Design and execute a new look and feel across all digital and print material that accurately reflects new brand positioning. Maintaining an advanced knowledge of software used for creating graphic designs and trends within design.
2. Teamwork and cooperation
Cooperation within the team and greater function / department Cooperation across functions / departments Work collaboratively to achieve the set targets and goals
3. Safe work environment promoted and ensured at all times
Adherence to all workplace policies and procedures on Safety, Health and Environment ensured             Communication of Safety, Health and Environment to all team members are on an on-going basis Support identification and reporting of accident, incidents, risks and workplace hazards
4. CJPP's values upheld and demonstrated at all times.
Uphold and demonstrate the organization's image and values Collaborate with other teams for the benefit of the organization Maintain confidentiality of all designs, promotional material and artwork Adherence to all company policies and procedures and ensuring statutory, operational and internal compliance in all areas of work

Responsibilities - Critical Competencies

Competence	Description
Business
Planning	Deliver results by developing, reviewing or following a work plan, action plan or operational plan.
Communication	Exchange information through verbal communication
Customer
Customer Commitment	Demonstrate a commitment to customer service - both internal and external customers.
Promotion	Promote the value of the products/services offered by the organisation.
Relationship Building	Build beneficial relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
Quality Focus	Deliver quality.
People
Team Orientation	Work in a team towards a common aim.
Facilitation	Assist the progress of work ensuring its timely and effective completion.
Innovation	Use original and creative thinking to make improvements and/or develop and initiate new approaches.
Professional
Technical Strength	Demonstrate knowledge of a specialist discipline.
Technology Application	Apply technology.

Qualifications

Qualification	Discipline	Notes
Preferred
Diploma	Sales/Marketing/Advertising, Graphic Design
Desirable
Degree	Sales/Marketing/Advertising, Graphic Design

Work Knowledge and Experience

1. Demonstrated ability to work with major graphic design software applications including Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop
2. Tertiary level qualification in Graphics Designing and/or at least 5 or more years of demonstrated work experience in a similar role.
3. A keen eye for aesthetics and details and excellent communication skills
4. Ability to work methodically and meet deadlines

Requirements

Regulatory Compliance Requirements
Driver’s License

Interactions

Interaction	Comments
Internal
National Sales Manager
Sales & Marketing Team
Group GGM
Management Team
External
Suppliers
Contractors
Community
Customers

Attributes

Attribute	Definition
Behavioural Styles
Detail oriented	Attends to the small elements of a task/activity, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
Innovative	Devises new and creative ways to do things comes up with original ideas.
Experimenter	Tries out new procedures, ideas or activities.
Interpersonal Styles
Extrovert	Outgoing and showing interest in events going on around them, particularly people, new experiences and changing situations.
Perceptive	Shows keen insight and understanding of issues or situations.
Team Oriented	Enjoys being with others as part of a group or team.
Self-sufficient and assured	Readily copes with situations without recourse/need of others, showing confidence and belief in oneself and one's own abilities.
Thinking Styles
Well organised	Controls tasks in a well thought out and critical manner.
Imaginative	Generates ideas and images, showing creativity.
Abstract/conceptual thinker	Creates abstract or generic ideas generalised from particular instances.
Initiative	Takes action and makes decisions without the help or advice of other people.