Ikeja Electric is one of the largest power distribution companies in Nigeria, committed to delivering reliable and efficient electricity services to our customers. With a strong focus on innovation and sustainability, we aim to transform the energy landscape in Nigeria and contribute to the country's economic development. Our mission is to provide exceptional service while ensuring the safety and well-being of our employees and customers.
At Ikeja Electric, we don’t just power homes and businesses – we power careers. As a leading energy provider, we are committed to fostering a culture that champions integrity, innovation, and excellence. Our team is the heartbeat of our success, and we thrive on collaboration, continuous improvement, and creating a workplace where everyone can shine.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Creative Design Specialist
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Role Purpose
Develop quality graphic and motion materials to support communications strategies and oversee design, production and distribution of all branding/promotional material/corporate items.Responsible for creating design solutions that have a high visual to all stakeholders.
Role Accountabilities
Creative and Graphic Design:Develop quality graphic material for Ikeja Electric- e.g projects and communication material- working on layouts, Newsletter, and artwork pages ready for print.
Interpret the business needs and developing a concept to suit that purpose; estimating the time required to complete the work and providing cost to user departments.
Creatively produce new ideas, graphics, and concepts in accordance to IE Projects.
Work with a wide range of media, including photography and computer-aided design (CAD); proofreading to produce accurate and high-quality work;
Work on layouts and art working to ensure consistency with the IE brand
Keep abreast of emerging technologies in new media, particularly design programs such as InDesign, QuarkXPress, FreeHand, Illustrator, Photoshop, 3ds Max, Acrobat, Director, Dreamweaver and Flash.
Develop interactive design; commissioning illustrators and photographers; working as part of a team with printers, copywriters, photographers, stylists, illustrators, other designers, account executives, web developers and marketing specialists to drive Ikeja Electric’s brand message.
Photography/Video/Multimedia:Manage all documentation of Ikeja Electric’s events via high quality photos and videos etc
Produce materials to be used across board to engage both internal and external stakeholders – Documentaries, Videos, Photo stories, Interview clips etc
To provide an archive of Ikeja Electric photographs/videos and other branded material for reference purposes.
To be an advocate for the latest tools, metrics and techniques; advising on media trends and best practices.
Consult with user departments to obtain multimedia project objectives, specs, and working materials
Develop concepts and design ideas based on project objectives; participate in brainstorming sessions, produce rough comps and prepare final comps for clients
Design and produce simple to complex multimedia presentations; prepare files for imaging to film 4-color printing, advanced media, and electronic delivery
Plan, manage and report project status, budget, and milestone achievements for all phases of a project.
Comply with Quality Management System / Occupational Health & Safety requirements including objectives and applicable regulations relating to assigned jobs.
Minimum Requirements
HND or Bachelor’s Degree in: Mass Communication, Communication Arts, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, English, Social Sciences or related discipline
Minimum of 4 years' experience in Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Media Relations, Brand Management, Digital Communications.
Creativity and Graphic Design ability is of utmost importance.
Expertise in Graphic design tools is a must: Photoshop, Illustrator, Corel Draw, Canva, Capcut etc.
Video editing and production & Photography proficiency.
Experience in a regulated industry such as Power, Telecommunications, Banking, Oil & Gas, or Utilities would be an advantage.
Skills & Competencies:Internal & External Communication
Graphic Design
Photography and Video production
Speech/Letter writing/Presentations
Customer Centricity
Risk Management
Entrepreneurship
Organisational Learning
Change Management
People Leadership.
Application Closing DateNot Specified.
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