Newly Established national Newspaper:Graphics Artist

Our client is a newly established indigenous newspaper publishing company with head office in Lagos.
Incorporated under the laws of Federal Republic of Nigeria, the company also provides a wide range of other mass media services such as magazines, textbooks, trade books, and journals amongst others.
As part of efforts to commence operations, the Company seeks to recruit competent and suitably qualified professionals to fill the following positions:

Job Title: Graphic Artists – ES00589

The successful candidates will be responsible for producing visual solutions, using a mix of creative skills and commercial awareness suitable to the communication needs. The candidates will be responsible for creaMg designs, concepts, and sample layouts based on knowledge of layout principles and aesthetic design concepts.
Specifically they will:
• analyze, plan and create visual solutions
• create designs, concepts, and sample layouts based on knowledge of layout principles and aesthetic design concepts

• use innovation to redefine a design brief and meet the constraints of cost time and client
develop design briefs by gathering information and data to clanfy design issues

Qualifications, experience and attributes
A good first degree in fine art or any related discipline from a reputable institution. Minimum of three (3) years’ hands-on experience.
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods.
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
proficiency in a wide range of media tools, including photography and computer aided design

Job Title: Photographers- E500590

The ideal candidates will have responsibility for creating photographic images. They will also be responsible for developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Specifically the candidates will:
• work with clients to discuss the images they require and how they want to use them
• seek out appropriate photographic subjects and opportunities use an extensive range of technical equipment. Including cameras, lenses, lighting and specialist software for image publishing
manage the processing and use of images, discuss technical problems, check for quality and deal with clients’ concerns

Qualification experience and attributes
Relevant academic qualification from a reputable institution. Minimum of three (3) years’ hands-on experience in a media publishing company.
Demonstrable knowledge of computer software, electronic and media production, as they affect still and moving image photography. Experience in operating camera equipment and accessories, including pllotO and video camera, tripod, lighting and grips. Experience in Photography, Videography, Digital Retouching, Digital Editing and Image Management. Up-to-date knowledge of cutting edge technology in photo and video digital image reproduction

Method of Application
To apply, please quote the reference number as the subject of your e-mail and send your current curriculum vitae (prepared as a word document, and saved with your full names), a statement of how you meet our selection criteria, and the names and contact details (including telephone and e-mail addresses) of three referees who are knowledgeable about your professional achievements and abilities to us at recruitment@ng.kpmg.com not later than
17 December 2010.
All applications will be treated in confidence. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.


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