[full-time] Graphic Designer at Tafoo.com

Taafoo is an online retail service that enables individuals to shop through our platform, meet new interesting people and merchants to reach those individuals who visit taafoo. Original started in August 2009 as a messaging platform for connecting individuals with celebrities, we have evolved quickly to meet the needs of the Nigerian internet user. With a membership community of over 250,000 Nigerians, we believe that our greatest asset is our flexibility in satisfying our consumers and providing a safe environment for them to shop and meet each other. We are looking to recruit an interested and qualified person for the position described below Graphic Designer Responsibilities: • Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. • The graphic designer is expected to produce visual solutions to the communication needs of the Company & clients, using a mix of creative skills and commercial awareness. • Deliver quality visuals, with the aim of increasing the profit margins of the Company & clients as potential customers become more informed or persuaded by the graphics. • Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts based on knowledge of layout principles and aesthetic design concepts. • Key information into computer equipment to create layouts for client or supervisor. • Prepare illustrations or rough sketches of material, discussing them with clients and/or supervisors and making necessary changes. • Study illustrations and photographs to plan presentation of materials, products, or ser-vices. • Prepare notes and instructions for workers who assemble and prepare final layouts for printing. • Develop negatives and prints to produce layout photographs, using negative and print de-veloping equipment and tools. Knowledge and skills: • 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 preferred. • Excellent usage of CorelDraw, Photoshop & 3D Max • Ability to work with less or no supervision • Web design experience preferred. • Requires general understanding of image rights and usage relative to print and online publication. • Must know all about branding

Salary Range: Naira 35000 to 150000 per Hour

Industry: IT Jobs in Nigeria

Specialization: Architecture / Interior Design

Minimum Educational Qualification: OND

Minimum Experience Required: 1 Year(s)

Application Deadline: 2011-07-07

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