Graphic Designer

Job description / Role

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Define and create a visual language as an extension of the brand (illustrations, icons, colors, typography, animations, etc.)
• Establish creative direction and be an advocate for consistent and cohesive design throughout the company and projects
• Collaborate, brainstorm, and strategize with team or clients for a various of materials that may include web pages, presentations, programming collateral, signage, internal communication, newsletters, social media post and marketing materials
• Advise best practices and optimizations throughout design projects.
• To implement branding strategy within the interior design projects
• Work closely with the creative director & marketing manager in storyboarding, concept idea and execution and assist in the social media strategy of mustard & linen
• Assist the interior design team with the implementation of the graphic design personality of the project
• Within the project cycle, complement the creative team by defining a storytelling, brand guidelines, way finding and signage strategy.
• Developing and delivering high-quality graphic design, across printed and digital channels, including art working, storyboarding, presenting concepts, achieving sign off, and preparing for print or digital publishing.
• Liaises with printers and production companies to ensure accuracy and correct delivery.
• Following up with suppliers, getting samples and quotations and reviewing contractor’s shop drawings in regards to branding specification incorporated within the space.
• Adapt creative concepts across different materials while remaining consistent with brand guidelines and brand positioning.
• Create graphic content for the company’s website, social media pages, GDN banners
• Maintain up to date knowledge of industry software and technologies.
• Update and maintain internal databases of designs, photography, and video
• Work independently and cooperatively
• Effectively present ideas to clients/team members.
• Stay on top of brand, design, media and conversion best practices.
• Ensure all artwork is submitted within given deadline

Requirements

Candidate Profile:
At mustard&linen we see graphic design as visual storytelling that engages, informs, and inspires. We are looking for a highly creative graphic designer who can take conceptual ideas and create visual representations, both in print and electronic media. A designer with passion for creating beautiful images and compelling content who will be in charge of conceptualization of eye-catching artworks & campaigns to communicate ideas to us, the clients and consumers. The right candidate will develop the overall design direction, layout and production design to complement our company & projects.

Required Skills:
• Exceptional creativity and innovative design skills
• Attention to detail
• 5 -7 years of experience in branding and commercial projects. Ideally have worked in an interior design company
• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, fine arts, multimedia or similar discipline
• Proficiency in Adobe Suite, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, and Illustrator
• Working knowledge of CSS3, HTML5, and JavaScript
• Content management systems
• Knowledge of layouts, graphic fundamentals, typography, print, and web
• Possess excellent English communication and presentation skills

Skills and Abilities required:
• Effective communication skills: Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to read and interpret information.
• Leadership skills: Able to assume a role of authority, as necessary; sets an example for coworkers; delegates responsibility and empowers associates to make decisions and take personal accountability for decisions.

High accuracy and attention to detail:
• Able to perform work and job function with precision and accuracy; carefully monitors processes; concentrates on details, organizes and maintains a system of records.
• Strategic thinking: Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals
• Understands organization’s strengths and weaknesses
• Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
• Design: Generates creative solutions; translates concepts and information into images; collaborates with others to modify design; applies design principles.

Ownership Mentality:
• Possesses a sense of ownership in all deliverables.
• Utilizes knowledge and opportunity to continually strive for excellence within an empowering culture.
• Collaborates and supports fellow employee owners in ongoing improvements.
• Understands personal accountability within their role in the company.

About the Company

Mustard and Linen provide a complete design consultancy service for hospitality, residential, commercial & exhibition projects. We are specialised in creating a brand from scratch.

First, we listen, then we create.

We deliver a project by ensuring that all the phases are perfectly achieved, and assist you with the realisation of the project by working closely with the assigned contractor.