Senior Page Layout Designer

Our client is currently looking to hire an individual with a keen eye for detail to join the team as a Senior Page Layout Designer. The ideal candidate should be able to keep up with the latest trends and tricks in publishing, graphic design and layout. REQUIREMENTS: * Tertiary qualification in graphic design and page layout (essential). * Additional tertiary qualification in graphic design and page layout (advantageous). * Minimum five years relevant experience in conceptualisation, graphic design, page layout, time * management, publishing industry best practices. Computer skills (essential): * Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat) * MS Office (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Outlook) Computer skills (advantageous): * Drawing tablet (Wacom or other) * Digital rights management (DRM) and EPUBs Language proficiency: * English (fluent) * Afrikaans: functional (first additional language level) Other requirements: * Integrity and strong work ethic * Team player who is self-motivated and can take initiative * Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines (flexibility to work longer hours or over weekends when necessary) * Creative, but able to follow prescribed guidelines * Keen eye for detail * Research and problem-solving skills * Skilled in clear and timeous communication DUTIES: * Graphic design and page layout: * Import text and graphics via publishing software. * Integrate images and text to create cohesive pages. * Optimise text properties. * Edit graphics, photographs and vector illustrations. * Revise layouts and do corrections as necessary. * Quality control on all products (digital and print). *Desired Skills: * * Graphic Design Qualification * Page Layout * Conceptualisation * Graphic Design * Time Management * Publishing * Best pracices * Creative Cloud * In Design * Photoshop * Illustrator * Acrobat * MS Office * DRM * EPUBs * Wacom * English * Afrikaans * Creative * Vector Illustrations * Quality Control