Responsibilities and Duties :
Technical
- Creates mood boards that articulate the design direction taken in a way that can be readily followed by the audience Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office, After Effects and other design software
- Conceptualizes and pushes boundaries of artworks from client briefs
- Able to easily and meaningfully discuss all design elements and aesthetics with any audience on work created
- Suggests message, style, or media that should be used based on the design brief
- Estimates the time required to complete the project and uses this to stay on track to the deadline
- Provides sufficient orientation to other designers to undertake the work, where appropriate
- An understanding of design tools and techniques. This includes a knowledge of technical restrictions and specifications of the hardware and software used
- Strong management and communication skills. This includes the ability to work with others and to manage tasks the production team must accomplish
- Ensures that all corporate brand guidelines are adhered to and client-expectation is achieved
- Uses a high level of expertise to deliver and encourage stunning design concepts to meet client briefs and expectations
Functional Skills
Takes briefs with clients or art director to determine the scope of a project. During the briefing meeting the Conceptual Design Associate will offer on the spot design solutions and recommendationsExceptional problem solving skillsThe foresight to put themselves in the shoes of the userCreates innovative conceptual design solutions that meets client expectations, within the deadline and error freeMonitors progress of their work at regular intervals to ensure timely delivery of output for projectsCoordinates early with art director, manager and workflow regarding project progress and other concernsReviews design for errors, inconsistencies, and other technical specifications before art director / client submissionHe or she is the creative driving force behind the conceptualization of a projectA vivid imagination that is feed by a strong curiosity about the world around him or her. Such designers enjoy exploring ideas and have a passion for searching out new perspectives and processes. This skill contributes to making a project informative, exciting, and an effectively pleasing experienceThe ability to thrive off a challenge and enjoy designing solutionsCome up with highly creative conceptsOutstanding portfolioStaying up to date with industry trendsGenerating ideas and selling them into clients and other members of the teamMaintaining high standards and ensuring only the best work is released to the clientOrganizes and archives work files according to SOPLogs time accurately and live for projects in ToolAll work will to be saved in SharePoint based on our naming conventions and guidelinesAs well as attend meetings and briefings with clients and teammates, conceptual design associates will be based in an office environment and may occasionally have to work hours outside the regular working dayThe working day will emulate that of the UK or the USConceptual design associates will adhere to all design best practices and processes and where appropriate will offer improvement suggestions and implementRequired Skills / Abilities :
Software skills, exceptional proficiency in :InDesignIllustratorPhotoshopGood to have - After Effects, Dreamweaver, Other CC tools, PowerPoint