Senior Page Layout Designer

Our client who is passionate about proving accessible learning solutions is looking for a dynamic Page layout Designed to join their team  * 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). * Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including the Supply Chain and Academics divisions, as well as editors, illustrators and printers   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 R19000 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