Graphics Designer Salaries in Kenya

A graphic designer is a professional within the graphic design and graphic arts industry who assembles together images, typography, or motion graphics to create a piece of design. They also create the graphics primarily for published, printed or electronic media, such as brochures and advertising.

Graphics Designer Duties/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.
• Use the appropriate colors and layouts for each graphic
• Work with copywriters and creative director to produce final design
• Test graphics across various media
• Amend designs after feedback
• Ensure final graphics and layouts are visually appealing and on-brand

Qualifications of a Graphics Designer

Degree in Design, Fine Arts or related field, a portfolio of work to demonstrate your creativity, some relevant work experience, especially on a live project, will also help.

Graphics Designer Skills

Excellent IT skills, accuracy and attention to detail, exceptional creativity and innovation skills, excellent time management and organizational skills.

Common Graphics Designer Interview Questions

• Tell us a bit about yourself.
• Why did you leave your last job?
• What kind of design projects interest you?
• What is your graphic design process?
• What kind of design software are you familiar with?