Principal Graphic Designer

About IDC: International Data Corporation (IDC) is the premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events for the information technology, telecommunications and consumer technology markets. IDC helps IT professionals, business executives, and the investment community make fact-based decisions on technology purchases and business strategy. More than 1,100 IDC analysts provide global, regional, and local expertise on technology and industry opportunities and trends in over 110 countries worldwide. For 50 years, IDC has provided strategic insights to help our clients achieve their key business objectives. IDC is a subsidiary of IDG, the world's leading technology media, research, and events company.

Why IDC?

IDG is a dynamic and innovative data, research, and services company at the forefront of guiding the global technology market ecosystem. Our mission is to help companies grow by putting technology insights into action, and empowering businesses to make better decisions and thrive in the digital-first age.

IDC, the largest division of IDG, is the most respected global technology market research firm. Building upon terabytes of proprietary data, expert thought leadership, and existing digital products, IDC is creating new generative Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered business lines that serve its customers in fundamentally new ways. In this newly created team, you will be exposed not only to expert tech strategy analysts, but also to product development teams going "from 0 to 1".

IDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, handicap, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, ancestry, national origin, age, genetic.

Role Overview

IDC, a global leader in technology market intelligence, is seeking a Principal Graphic Designer to join our team

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Developing and implementing effective new HTML templates and email adverts , social media banners, print artworks for all events ( Rollups, agenda banners, hanging banners etc.,
• Video editing for Promotional videos and Social media promo
• Present and defend your design decisions. All your design decisions should be based on the overall design roadmap as well as your own design thinking and fundamental principles (i.e. color theory, visual weight, etc.) in line with the IDC's brand guidelines.
• Continually keep yourself and your design team updated with the latest changes in your industry's standards.
• Collaborating and liaising with PM's and coordinating content, design for in-person and digital graphics requirements
• Ensuring that final graphics and layouts are visually appealing and on-brand
• Providing recommendations on layout and design to help improve visual media
• Revising media based on client feedback and internal QA processes

Requirements

• Hands-on experience creating wireframes, mockups, storyboards, user flows, icons, responsive layouts for different platforms and screen etc.
• Excellent Hands-on experience, using tools such as Photoshop, Premier Pro, After effects, Illustrator, InDesign, Adobe XD, Adobe aftereffects
• Three or more years of experience in Graphical designing for Web-based Applications.
• At least 5 years experience as a graphic designer in a busy, dynamic office with experience in an industry or business that requires fast turnaround times.
• Strong portfolio to be presented and defended during interview.
• Proficiency in writing, speaking and understanding the English language
• Able to multi-task & Excellent organizational skills
• Able to decipher briefs quickly and efficiently
• Excellent communication skills Ability to work methodically and meet deadlines. The ideal candidate should have original ideas, be open to learning more, create impressive designs, and have a keen eye for detail.
• Bachelor's degree in graphic arts, design, communications, or related field is preferred
• 3d and AutoCAD knowledge preferred