Digicel Group is a leading global communications provider with operations in 33 markets in the Caribbean, Central America and Asia Pacific. After 13 years of operation, total investment to date stands at over US$5 billion worldwide. The company is renowned for delivering best value, best service and best network.
Digicel is the lead sponsor of Caribbean, Central American and Pacific sports teams, including the Special Olympics teams throughout these regions. Digicel sponsors the West Indies cricket team and is also the presenting partner of the Caribbean Premier League. In the Pacific, Digicel is the proud sponsor of several national rugby teams and also sponsors the Vanuatu cricket team.
Digicel also runs a host of community-based initiatives across its markets and has set up Digicel Foundations in Haiti, Jamaica, Papua New Guinea and Trinidad and Tobago which focus on educational, cultural and social development programmes.
We invite applications for a new Digicel Opportunity - Graphic Artist (Temporary)
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop concepts for and design all Digicel collateral material, including retail posters, ads, billboards and banners, newsletters, flyers, invitations, etc. as needed by the business
- Develop creative concepts for brand, acquisition and retention campaigns that are in keeping with brand guidelines
- Meet all deadlines set by the Marketing Communications Manager
- Manage and maintain graphic files, including company logos, photos and art, etc.
- Assist Marketing team with brainstorming, marketing and advertising strategies as it relates to creative concepts/ideas
Academic qualifications and experience required for job:
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in graphic design, communications or related field or equivalent experience
- At least 3-4 years' experience in graphic design
- Adept knowledge of Macintosh, Quark Express, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, and Microsoft Office
- Experience with web site design and updates
Functional Skills:
- Artistic Sensibility - Knowledge about design elements, such as color and composition.
- Technical Skill - Must have adequate knowledge and experience with design software programs such as Photoshop, Quark Xpress.
- Communication Ability - must be able to effectively present ideas-both verbally and visually.
- Organized and detail oriented
- Problem Solving Ability - must be solution oriented and analytical
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to multi-task
Internal/External contacts:
- All departments, Creative agencies,
Authority: (those task in which there is total control and autonomy in execution - e.g. approving vouchers, signing cheques, delegating task.) Please state limits where possible.
Working Conditions: (e.g. dust, dirt, heat, abnormal hours, frequent travel, overtime, etc.
- Abnormal hours, Overtime, May be required to work on Weekends and Public holidays,
Key Performance Indicators:
- All deliverables done on time and in full based on the deadlines given from the Marcomms manager
- Provide creative direction for campaigns and ads as directed
- Use initiative to develop unique and innovative concepts
In return, you will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, enterprising environment, where your skills will be valued and rewarded. Digicel recognizes our staff and management team are largely responsible for our success to date. Digicel's unique culture is driven by an entrepreneurial style encapsulated by our Chairman, board of directors and management, all seasoned telecom executives and industry experts with vast experience in building, expanding and marketing mobile services globally.