Graphic Designer

Key Responsibilities

1. DTP & InDesign Production (Primary Responsibility)

• Create, edit, and structure large multi-page documents using Adobe InDesign.
• Work within predefined templates, correctly using paragraph/character styles, grids, master pages, and layer systems.
• Maintain clean file structures with properly linked photographs, diagrams, maps, and illustrations on the shared server.
• Use efficient InDesign workflows and keyboard shortcuts to improve speed and consistency.

2. Document Layout & Visual Quality

• Arrange photos, maps, and diagrams into balanced, clear, visually consistent layouts.
• Ensure strong control of typography, alignment, spacing, colour consistency, and print-ready accuracy.
• Deliver editorial documents with a high level of internal organisation and visual clarity.

3. Collaboration & File Delivery

• Coordinate with the design team to ensure output matches project expectations.
• Package and deliver well-organised InDesign files so other team members can seamlessly continue working.
• Follow correct linked-file workflows and maintain an orderly asset library.

4. Graphic Design (Secondary Responsibility)

• Provide creative input for covers, logos, infographics, and visual identity elements when required.
• Use Illustrator for diagrams/icons and Photoshop for image enhancements as needed.

Required Skills & Experience

• 25 years of professional experience in DTP, editorial design, layout design, or report production.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe InDesign is essential.
• Working proficiency in Illustrator (diagrams, vector clean-up).
• Working proficiency in Photoshop (image cropping, colour/contrast adjustments).
• Strong understanding of composition, typography, hierarchy, and layout structure.
• Highly organised in file naming, layer organisation, and linked asset management.
• Ability to work independently and resolve typical technical layout or formatting questions.
• Excellent attention to detail - accuracy is mandatory.