Ministry of Defence
Port of Spain
Job Description
<div>The incumbent is required to create and produce images, logos, layouts for magazines, newsletters, brochures and&nbsp;<span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">other print pieces for the visual conceptualization and graphic design of projects for the Ministry /Department.</span></div>
Key and Critical Responsibilities
<ul><li>Produces a wide range of visual material in support of communications programmes, using a range of current software such as In design, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, and Quark Xpress.</li><li>Conceptualizes, designs, and lays out all artwork such as press advertisements, storyboards, flyers, brochures, booklets, file covers, posters, t-shirt prints, programmes, and illustrative designs.</li><li>Creates and oversees product design and booth displays.</li><li>Assists in the development of creative concepts as required.</li><li>Advises on the use of relevant materials such as photos and special boards in order to produce final artwork/displays that are suitable in quality and look.</li><li>Oversees the production of external work including pre-press, printers, and designers to ensure that required standards are met.</li><li>Attends meetings as required.</li><li>Prepares digital artwork for offset reproduction.</li><li>Prepares Portable Document Format (PDF) files.</li><li>Manages the proper filing and backup of digital artwork.</li><li>Produces audio-visual presentations and takes photographs at Ministry's Department's events.</li><li>Performs other duties related to the core functions of the position.</li></ul>
Key Competencies
<ul><li>Knowledge of web usability and graphic design principles and techniques.</li><li>Knowledge of the tools, equipment and materials used in graphic design production.</li><li>Good understanding of an organization's structure as it pertains to the website/intranet information architecture.</li><li>Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, Desktop Publishing software and other software such as Adobe, Photoshop and Illustrator and Quark Xpress</li><li>Skill in the use of the equipment, tools and materials utilized in graphic design production</li><li>Ability to translate ideas into graphic expressions and to create original graphic art design</li><li>Ability to use multimedia creatively</li><li>Ability to work within set timelines</li><li>Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing</li><li>Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and members of the public</li></ul>