Positions In Manila, Philippines

Designer

The enterprise group is responsible for designing and producing marketing collateral and publications for large corporations and their subsidiaries. It also designs and produces graphics for print and online use.

The designer will provide a range of design, layout and production services for output in print, Web, interactive and presentation materials.

Position Responsibilities and Essential Duties: (other duties may be assigned)

• Design and produce graphic files for output in print, Web or multimedia presentations.
• Have proficiency in the use of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and Acrobat, QuarkXpress and Microsoft Office software, particularly PowerPoint, to produce the output files needed.
• Understand and implement corporate branding guidelines as required by a job or project.
• Accept tasks from team leaders and managers with minimal explanation and be proactive in seeking clarification as appropriate.
• Provide reasonable time estimates when asked to do so.
• Complete tasks with minimal supervision and negotiate deadlines and priorities when necessary.
• Meet tight deadlines amidst changing priorities.
• Collaborate with colleagues and clients at all stages of production.
• Check the quality and accuracy of work.
• Ensure files are properly named, formatted, saved and archived.
• Ensure any information or reports required are accomplished accurately, completely and on time.
• Ensure clear, active communication with everyone on the team.
• Willing to work on a shifting basis and extra hours when necessary to meet deadlines.
• Willing accomplish any task assigned him when necessary or in the interests of the business.

• BS degree in fine arts or visual communication, or comparable experience gained from a design agency, publishing company or multimedia BPO.
• At least three years of experience gained from a design agency, publishing company or multimedia BPO, preferably within the last five years.
• Highly skilled in the use of Adobe CS2 (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and Acrobat; familiarity with QuarkXpress would be an advantage.
• Familiarity with both Mac OSX and Windows.
• Experience designing marketing collateral and graphics for print or online use preferably for large international corporations.
• Up-to-date with international design standards and trends.
• Familiarity with prepress work would be an advantage.
• Fine art, illustration and photography skills would be a bonus.
• Good written and oral English communication skills (Level 7 on a scale of 1 to 10).
• Good people skills and enjoyment of teamwork and cross-learning.
• Eager for learning opportunities to enhance skills and contribution to team.
• Meticulous, with a high sense of quality and professionalism.