SGS is the world's leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.

Job Description

The Graphic Designer is responsible in creating visual concepts for communications and marketing materials to support business requirements. These marketing materials may cover everything from posters to brochure, flyers, booth stands, infographics, illustrations, presentations, banners and others. These marketing materials should be designed in compliance with the brand guidelines. The Graphic Designer is also expected to perform tasks assigned by the Creative Services Lead, Creative Services Production Manager, Global Head of Brand & Creative or the Corporate Communications Support Team Manager that contributes to the goals of the business affiliates in their marketing efforts.

Qualifications

Specific Responsibilities

At all times, comply with SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct.
Understand the design brief and directly communicate with stakeholders to ensure completeness and accuracy of requirements
Design communication and marketing materials for stakeholders including but not limited to brochure, flyer, poster, infographic, illustration, presentation, and banner
Conceptualize visuals based on requirements
Prepare drafts and present ideas
Design communication materials in compliance with the brand guidelines
Ensure that approved communication materials are duly prepared, packaged and readily available for deployment (print-ready, high-resolution images, offset/digital printing, source files, etc.)
Work with stakeholders to produce final designs and within the agreed deadlines
Amend designs according to feedback
Ensure graphics and layouts are visually appealing and on-brand
Produce communication materials within the deadlines
Perform other tasks and responsibilities as defined by management
Ensures work area in GBS is always kept clean and presentable.
Remains familiar with SGS quality assurance procedures.
Complies to all SGS QHSE and HR policies and procedures.

Profile

Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Design/Multimedia, Advertising/Media/Communication, Computer Science/Information Technology or equivalent
At least 3 years of experience in designing marketing communication materials in a design agency or corporate setup
Conceptual creativity and visualising skills
Design for print, digital and branding
Effective communicator, managing priorities across stakeholders
Managing the design process from start to finish
Results-oriented, effectively prioritizing and multitasking, able to work within tight deadlines
Fluency in English written and spoken (C1 or above)

Additional Information

Required Skills

Fully proficient using Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva and other design software
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
A well-crafted portfolio featuring a range of projects and disciplines
A growth mentality – hungry to collaborate, adapt and show initiative
Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written
A meticulous eye for detail – working to the highest standards
Strong organizational and prioritization skills – able to be flexible when the needs of the business change
Time management – able to meet deadlines

Graphic Designer (Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva etc.)

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