About New Vision:
The Vision Group incorporated as the New Vision Printing & Publishing Company Limited (NVPPCL), started business in March 1986. It is a multimedia business housing newspaper, magazines, internet publishing, television, radio broadcasting, commercial printing, advertising and distribution services. NVPPCL is listed on the Uganda Stock Exchange, with an expected turnover of over UGX 60 billion (FY 2010/2011).
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· The Editorial Designer will regularly lay out magazine pages according to scheduled deadlines.
· Develop creative info graphics to illustrate editorial stories.
· Participate in newspaper layout as and when required.
· The incumbent will also do basic editing and proofreading of editorial content.
· Take part in laying out special editorial products such as books.
· Research on trends in the design industry and contribute to keeping vision group products updated.
· Develop design concepts for in-house logos and print online ads.
· Ensure design styles and policies are followed.
· Develop new and creative ideas and concepts.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The Editorial Designer should hold a Design Degree or its equivalent in Graphic Design, Industrial Fine Art and Design from a recognized institution.
· A minimum of three years’ experience with a supporting design portfolio.
· Computer literacy i.e. Proficiency in using desktop publishing software preferably Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
· Ability to produce 3D graphics will be an added advantage.
· Ability to work under very tight deadlines.
· Exceptional imagination, creative flair, accuracy and attention to detail.
· Good professional approach to time, costs and deadlines.
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
How to Apply:
All those reeling to work in Uganda’s leading media house, The New Vision, should send applications to: Chief Human Resources Officer, The New Vision Printing and Publishing Company Ltd. P.O. Box 9815, Kampala, Uganda or deliver to their front desk at the main reception.
Deadline: 18th September 2015
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