Job Vacancy: Graphic Designer/Web Designer
Recruiter/Company: Perion Human Capital Solutions
Location: Dar Es Salaam
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• meeting clients to identify their needs and liaising regularly with them;
• drawing up detailed website specifications;
• designing sample page layouts including text size and colours;
• designing graphics, animations and manipulating digital photographs;
• registering web domain names and organising the hosting of the website;
• presenting initial design ideas to client;
• coding using a variety of software;
• working with different content management systems;
• search engine optimisation;
• meeting relevant legal requirements such as accessibility standards, freedom of information and privacy;
• designing the website's visual imagery and ensuring it is in line with company branding policy or the requirements of the client;
• proofreading content and grammar and making changes where necessary;
• editing content, debugging code and re-designing web pages;
• working with other web specialists including web developers and graphic designers;
• liaising with outside agencies;
• testing the website to ensure it is working;
• handing the completed website over to the client;
• post-sales technical support;
• training client's staff;
• researching current design trends;
• continual professional development to keep up to date with new software developments.
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
• 5+ year Proven Web Design experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Technology and Masters in Computer Application
• Demonstrable graphic design skills with a strong portfolio
• Solid experience in creating wireframes, storyboards, user flows, process flows and site maps
• Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, or other visual design and wire-framing tools
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for rapid prototyping.
• Excellent visual design skills with sensitivity to user-system interaction
• Ability to solve problems creatively and effectively
• Up-to-date with the latest Web trends, techniques, and technologies
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development process
Physical Requirements:
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistently
• Must be fit to work long hours
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly
How To Apply:
If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualifications and experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject and send to career@perionhcs.com
N.B: Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.
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