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Friday, September 10, 2010

Mega Communications Services: Graphic Designer Trainee

Mega Communications Services Ltd, an independently owned and operated business specializing in digital print and graphic design, has a trainee/internship position available for a Graphic Designer to join their team.

This position is best suited to those candidates who have just completed their graphic design academic training and would like to gain valuable work experience and/or those with graphic design skills but with no formal training. The role is primarily a training opportunity which will involve you assisting the design team under the supervision of the Managing Director in all design aspects from conception through to print and finishing requirements.

Applicants selected for interview will be asked to undertake a practical exercise using Photo shop to demonstrate and develop your ideas.

Key Responsibilities: (Not exhaustive, but indicative of the general nature of the job)
* Manage printers to ensure budget and brand is maintained.
* Creating and producing images and layouts for print pieces.
* Assist marketing with marketing, brainstorming and advertising strategies.
* Proofreading to produce accurate and high quality work.
* Meeting clients to discuss their needs.
* Interpreting the client’s business needs.
* Thinking creatively to produce new ideas.
* Using innovation to meet the constraints of cost, time and client.
* Managing and maintaining graphic files, including photo’s, logos and art.
* Comply with current Company systems, standards, procedures and processes.
* Must be willing to take on tasks over and above mentioned duties

Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Competencies
* Artistic ability and creativity is essential.
* Technical skill to use design software programs (Photoshop, Illustrator etc.) and aptitude for learning new technology.
* Ability to effectively present ideas both verbally and visually.
* Ability to prioritize and work to tight deadlines.
* Ability to handle jobs simultaneously.
* Strong presentation and interpersonal skills.
* Exhibits integrity.
* Excellent planning, organization, problem solving and decision making skills.
* Strong relationship building skills.
* Strong ability to deliver results.
* Ability to work independently and part of a team environment.
* Self-driven, proactive and energetic.
* High attention to detail.
* Must be computer literate.

If you fulfill the above requirements and wish to be considered, please submit the following:
* Your application letter explaining your eligibility to the criteria above.
* Copy of your current CV.
* A CD/DVD with a collection of your design work (both raw and finished design pieces).
* Copies of academic, professional and other relevant certificates.
* Names, contact address and daytime telephone of three referees, one of who must be the current or last Principal/employer.

To Apply:

All applications to be submitted to:

The Human Resources Manager,
Mega Communications Services Ltd,
P. O. Box 26044-00504,
Nairobi-Kenya.
Or alternatively applications can be delivered to our offices Mon – Fri (9.00am – 5.30pm) and Sat (9.00am – 12.00pm):

No. 23 Koinange Street,
Consolidated Bank Building,
3rd Floor, Suite 318,
Nairobi, Kenya.

All applications must be delivered on or before 25th Sept 2010.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Previous applicants need not apply

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