Logo Designer / Graphic Designer

This is a work from home opportunity for a Graphic Designer/ Logo Designer Job is to start as soon as:

As a graphic designer you'll need to listen to clients and understand their needs before making design decisions.

If you have not designed professional logos before please do not apply you will be making up 12-18 logo concepts a day so experience is required you must be able to work fast.

A graphic designer works on a variety of products and activities, such as websites artwork, advertising, books, magazines, posters, computer games, product packaging, moving logos, exhibitions and displays, corporate communications and corporate identity, i.e. giving organisations a visual 'brand'.

You'll work to a brief agreed with the client, director or account manager and will develop creative ideas and concepts. The appropriate media and style has to be chosen to meet the client's objectives.

The work demands creative flair, up-to-date knowledge of industry software and a professional approach to time, and deadlines.

Responsibilities

You may need to manage more than one design brief at a time and typical activities include:

• Estimating the time required to complete the work and providing quotes for clients;
• Developing design briefs that suit the client's purpose;
• Thinking creatively to produce new ideas and concepts and developing interactive design;
• Using innovation to redefine a design brief within the constraints of cost and time;
• Presenting finalised ideas and concepts to clients or account managers;
• Working with a range of media and keeping up to date with emerging technologies;
• Proofreading to produce accurate and high-quality work;
• Demonstrating illustrative skills with rough sketches and working on layouts ready for print;
• Working as part of a team with printers, copywriters, photographers, stylists, illustrators, other designers, account executives, web developers and marketing specialists.

Salary

• Starting salaries is 40,000 PKR.  Once you've gained some experience, this can rise to 55,000 PKR P/Month
• Yearly Salary Increment .

Salaries will be paid on a four week basis directly into a bank account. This is a self employment based contract. Auric digital will not be liable for any taxes you have to pay, you are solely responsible to comply with the tax authorities that govern you and their regulations.

Income figures are intended as a guide only.

Working hours

Working hours are typically 40 hours a week Monday - Friday, 12:00 - 20:00 usually with some flexibility around start and finish times. Extra hours are likely when deadlines are approaching.

What to expect

• You will be working from home and are required to have your own computer and licensed software (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Design work often involves sitting and working at a computer for long periods of time.
• Job satisfaction comes from creating high-quality artwork and building a solid reputation. You will also be able to use your creative powers to solve problems.
• Due to rapid expansion your job location may later change from home to our offices in Karachi.
• Although the work is mostly studio-based, travel within the working day to meet clients may be required. Working away from home, however, is rare.

Qualifications

Relevant subjects for graphic design work include those that involve visual arts. In particular, a degree or HND in the following subjects may increase your chances:

• 3D design;
• communication design;
• film/television;
• fine art;
• graphic design;
• illustration;
• photography;
• visual art.

Any design-based course will give you a good grounding and knowledge of design, art history and printing techniques.

This role doesn't require a degree or HND, as job offers may be based on the standard of portfolio work and not on educational qualifications. However  qualifications maybe advantageous.

Candidate must have GCSE/O Level English & Maths at Grade B or higher or equivalent.  At least 2 A-levels at Grade B or equivalent.

Skills

Apart from technical and drawing skills, you will need to show:

• Passion and enthusiasm for design, with a creative flair;
• A flexible approach when working in a team;
• Excellent communication skills in order to interpret and negotiate briefs with clients;
• Good presentation skills and the confidence to explain and sell ideas to clients and colleagues;
• Time management skills and the ability to cope with several projects at a time;
• Accuracy and attention to detail when finalising designs;
• Being open to feedback and willing to make changes to your designs;
• Effective networking skills to build contacts.
• Must be able to communicate in English clearly in both verbal and written forms.
• Photoshop, Illustrator
• Logo Designing
• Branding
• Typography
• Animating Logos in Adobe After effects

Work experience

Must have a portfolio of your work in PDF format or JPEG Format. You will be subject to a test of graphic designing/illutsration skills upon selection. Portfolio Must Span over minimum 3 years worth of designing and should contain at least 25 different pieces of work Work experience at a company will be advantageous but not necessary portfolio of your own work is however required.

To Apply:

Please include the following: 1) Cover Letter - Explaining what makes you the ideal candidate. 2) CV - 3)Once we have recieved your application we will email you requiring your portfolio.