Creative Designer@Bangalore

Job Description:

2-6 years

Bangalore

We are looking for candidates who can create infographics with content and graphics. They need to have good communication skills to be able to work with internal stakeholders. In addition they can create animated motion graphics videos to turn information in attractive video to communicate

 Title: Creative Design and Communications Specialist
Department: SaaS Enablement Office
Location: Bangalore
Summary:
JDA Software, the world’s leader in supply chain and retail business process software solutions, is looking for a dynamic and energetic creative communications specialist for our Cloud Services business unit. The position serves as an integral part of the team and is a tremendous opportunity during a very exciting time at JDA.
This position is responsible for creative content and communications development to support various design and communications requirements in the areas of print, web/digital, and audio/video for both internal and external audience – with respect to the Cloud Services business unit.
This role reports to Project Manager – Cloud Communications, Cloud Services and would have the global Cloud / SaaS team as their stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
• Initiate, conceptualize, and design infographics to support and contribute towards Cloud / SaaS branding and production on creative projects
• Create and update corporate PowerPoint presentations, email messages, and multimedia messaging including podcasts and video.
• Design, layout, and production of communication collateral including brochures, solution sheets, emails, social media, and promotional merchandise.
• Meet with stakeholders and department head to determine the scope of a project, gather the requirements, advise on strategies to reach the identified audience, be sensitive on costs involved if any, determine message the creative content should portray, and provide a time and effort estimation for various deliverables.
• Review drafts for written, spoken, and visual content and provide feedback and revision.
• Validation of JDA branding guidelines and quality control while working with internal or external suppliers and vendors including production coordination and supervision.
• Maintain business unit specific creative library/archive for branding and communications.
Prerequisites
• Graduate in any stream; course in graphic designing is added advantage
• 2-6 years of hands-on experience in the fields of creative design and communications
Required Skills
• Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite applications like Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Premiere Pro in making infographics
• Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel – hands-on working knowledge of advanced features
Exceptional interpersonal skills necessary to interact with a range of personalities and establish effective relationships at all levels of the organization
• Good command on language and good communication skills
• Animated motion graphic video making skills
Preferred Skills
• Agency or in-house creative department experience
• Social media management with focus on LinkedIn and Twitter
• Flair for creative writing / editing