Visual Designer

Our client a local Manufacturer and Distributor of high quality fuel-efficient cooking products that saves lives and forest is looking to fill the position of an in-house Visual Designer for their offices based in Ruiru, Kenya. The successful candidate MUST be creative, detailed oriented, ability to take ideas from the engineers and sales executive and turn it into an amazing brand art.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be the lead creative and designer on our team. WOW us with your creative abilities.
• Design billboards, brochures, posters, packaging, bumper stickers, print ads, and more.
• Design internal communications, templates for presentations, newsletters, and factory signage.
• Help maintain and modify updates on company web site.
• Liaise with printers on production and take the lead on press checks.
• Carry out additional graphic design work on an as needed basis.
• Assist in motion graphics when needed.

Qualification:

• Must share an updated comprehensive portfolio of past work on consumer goods products and experience designing media pieces for above-the-line-marketing.
• Must have College degree.
• 3-5 year’s work experience as a graphic designer.
• A comprehensive understanding of designing for a brand that is competing at an international level.
• Although not essential, preference will be given to candidates who have experience in Website design and management.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh. 100,000 - 150,000/= (Approx. 1,000 - 1,500 USD) 

Deadline: 1st May 2016

Applications: To apply, please follow the link:  http://bit.ly/1SoQHYz 

Leading Recruitment & Executive Search Company in Kenya; Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court, Karen Road, Karen.

We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants, but unfortunately high volumes of applications make this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successful on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be considered for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience. 

**** For any inquiry, please visit our website: www.summitrecruitment-search.com****

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Designers, Production Manager, Sales Executives

We are an innovative leader in Outdoor and indoor media printing company with offices in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Nigeria.
 

We are looking for a high energy, self- motivated and committed sales executives who are passionate about their work. 

The culture is based on open and honest communication, respect for other points of view and a great spirit that keeps egos in check.

Sales Executives – Media Printing
 

Responsibilities:

• Developing new business and maintaining existing accounts.
• Persuading clients to buy outdoor and indoor printing media
• Qualify and follow up on sales leads.
• Effective time management to enable maximum efficiency and output through the day/ week/ month
• Manage key sales ratios & conversions to ensure target achievement
• Finding out who controls the advertising budget in target organization’s and contacting them.
• Offering a price and negotiating around it.
• Closing the deal and recording the details in our ERP System.
• Proactively prospect and conduct sales presentations to self-generated leads
• Hit target revenue quota, maintain a positive attitude, and be able to work both independently and as a team

Requirements:

• At least 2 years of Media Printing Sales experience.
• Degree/Diploma in Marketing or related studies
• Must be computer literate
• Strong negotiation and closing skills.
• Great work ethic and self-motivation.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrate a desire to make decisions, take ownership and make judgement calls.
• Self motivated, good team player and excellent telephone skills.
• Strong sense of confidentiality and professionalism.

Production Manager

 
Responsibilities

• Recommend efficient, time-saving project production flows
• Create detailed print specifications and Recommend the best printers for the specific project
• Send requests for estimates to printers and follow up, Select and negotiate with vendors to agree on best price, quality, and due date
• Explain technical print processes to the design and production teams
• Create and manage print production schedules
• Track and control costs, especially alterations
• Review the project at internal and printer proof stages

Communicate the designer’s requirements to vendors

Lead print checks in collaboration with designer and client

Examine finished samples and approve quality before delivery to client

Advocate for the designer, the design, the project, and the client

Know many print processes and can suggest alternate ways to get similar results

Have near-encyclopedic familiarity with paper types suitable for your project

Stay abreast of new or improved technologies that can benefit projects

Guide the project from what the designer envisioned into the printed product

Troubleshoot and problem-solve on the fly

Anticipate pitfalls and steer the project around them

Manage printing stock and ensure smooth running of the department.

Have a passion for the craft of fine printing, fit and finish

Make you, your design, and the finished product look great!

Requirements:

• At least 2 years as a Production manager in a busy Advertising/Printing Company.
• Experience working as a creative designer in an advertising agency preferred.
• Bachelors Degree in Arts Studies
• Must be computer literate
• Should have previous experience in operating large format printing machines.
• Great leadership skills, must be able to motivate staff and lead the team to give top notch performance.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrate a desire to make decisions, take ownership and make judgement calls.
• Self motivated, good team player and excellent telephone skills.
• Strong sense of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Display good presentation skills i.e. know how to make presentations using powerpoint etc.
• Needs to be extremely aggressive and strong minded and shouldn’t get distracted easily and be able to listen and face people confidently.

Designers
 

Responsibilities:

• Prepares work to be accomplished by gathering information and materials.
• Plans concept by studying information and materials.
• Illustrates concept by designing rough layout of art and copy regarding arrangement, size, type size and style, and related aesthetic concepts.
• Obtains approval of concept by submitting rough layout for approval.
• Prepares final layout by marking and pasting up finished copy and art.
• Completes projects by coordinating with outside agencies, art services, printers, etc.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending design workshops; reviewing professional publications; participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• May be required to print for a variety of clientele specifications.
• Maintain logs of previous problems to better program the printer machine for future use.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree /Diploma in graphic design
• At least 2 years of experience in developing advertising campaign designs (should be ready to show proof of work done.)
• Graphic Design Skills, Layout Skills, Creative Services, Customer Focus, Creativity, Flexibility, Attention to Detail, Desktop Publishing Tools, Acute Vision and ability to Handles Rejection
• Mastery of advanced graphic design software such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Indesign, Corel Draw, Adobe Illustrator.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines
• The position might require occasional long working hours.
• Good Presentation skills

How to Apply

e-mail your application to jobsinkenya2016@gmail.com

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General Manager - Interior Design

Our client, an Interior Design and Construction Company require a GM who will be responsible for all aspects of managing interior design execution projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team to handle all kind of interiors projects, client meeting, overseeing projects deadlines and work completion.
• Recruit and contract company and project staff.
• Provide recommendations regarding investments and cash strategies.
• Oversee preparation of annual budget, regular variance statements and annual audit.
• Provide vision regarding overall financial health of the company.
• Provide vision and leadership in long - range fiscal planning to ensure the continuity and solvency of the company.
• Meet projects schedules, construction budgets and installation schedules for all aspects of the interior design project.
• Manage the technical aspects of the project, including the selection of finishes and fittings.
• Manage the review / approval / rejection / re submission of specifications and samples.
• Ensure the adherence to schedule and budget.

Qualification:

• Must have an MBA or related discipline.
• Must have 5 years in executing interior design projects.
• Must have 5 years of experience in business management.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all business contact.
• Have a working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Extensive “on site” experience is a must.
• An effective communicational skill, both written and oral, in English is required.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh. 250,000 - 300,000/= (Approx. 2,500 - 3,000 USD)depending on experience

Deadline: 30th  August  2015

Applications:

To apply, please follow the link: http://bit.ly/1MmmqEu
   
Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court, Karen road, Karen.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

****Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job****

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Marketing Graphic Designer

Our client, a leading Importer and Distributor of foods products to hotels, restaurants, supermarkets and catering institutions is looking for a very creative and innovative Marketing Graphic Designer. 

Key responsibilities: 

• Thinking creatively to produce new ideas and concepts.
• Keeping abreast of emerging technologies in new media.
• Familiar with design programs such as InDesign, QuarkXPress, FreeHand, Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Comfortable working with 3ds Max, Acrobat, Director, Dreamweaver and Flash.
• Using innovation to redefine a design brief within the constraints of cost and time.
• Presenting finalized ideas and concepts to clients or account managers.
• Working with a wide range of media, including photography and computer-aided design (CAD).
• Assisting in the planning, development and implementation of all the organization's marketing operations.
• Overseeing development and implementation of support materials and services.
• Organizing the efforts of the marketing and communications.
• Maintaining of all marketing materials within and outside the office.
• Procurement handling suppliers / sourcing (printing firms).
• Commissioning photographers of the properties.

Qualifications:

• Must have excellent and intensive knowledge of web design software.
• Must be able to handle servers for web hosting.
• Must be proficient in InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Dreamweaver and Flash.
• Must be able to design corporate newsletters / brochures and other marketing media.
• Must be creative and dynamic.
• Must meet deadlines.
• Must have a bachelor’s degree in related discipline.

Monthly gross salary:  Ksh. 70,000 – 100,000 depending on experience and qualifications

Deadline: 10th April 2015

Applications:

To apply, please follow the link: http://bit.ly/19PzO4I 

Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court, Karen road, Karen
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please indicate in your email which position you are interested in. Only candidates stating current salary will be considered.

*****please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job*****

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Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer

Our client is urgently looking for a graphic designer with great quality work and experience, a self starter, creative and a very reliable person.

Responsibilities

• Thinking creatively to produce new ideas and concepts
• Create designs, concepts and sample layouts based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts
• Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy and select style and size of type
• Confer with clients to determine layout design
• Develop graphics and layout for product illustrations, company logos and internet websites
• Maintain archive of images, photos or previous work products
• Research   in new software and design concepts
• Designing digital marketing and advertising and date display executions for web, mobile and applications
• Experience in adhering to style and identity
• Manage hard drives and safe storage and back up of any design projects

Requirements 

• Proficient in InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash, HTML, CSS, WordPress and Joomla
• Excellent and intensive knowledge in graphic design
• Very creative and dynamic
• Target driven and very organized
• Result oriented
• Ability to work in a logical and systematic manner
• Bachelors degree in related discipline
• 2 to 3 year’s progressive experience in graphic design

*Email your CV and COVER LETTER to ceo@westhrc.com or info@westhrc.com on or before 27th March 2015.

*Preferred candidate SHOULD be residing in THIKA or its environs

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Digital Project Manager (Jobs in Kenya, March 2015)

We are looking for a Project Manager with extensive digital and corporate experience to lead the delivery of creative digital design solutions. As Digital Project Manager, you will primarily focus on digital design and production, as well social media activation projects from time to time. 

You will work closely with internal clients as well as internal and external designers, art workers and project managers to ensure delivery of highly creative design solutions to global firms.

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