Graphic Artist Job Amentum Lamu, Kenya

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive arts, graphic, and media printing services to meet customer requests and deliver high-quality personalized products, including:
• Printing custom T-shirts.
• Creating sports uniforms.
• Engraving brass trophy plates and brass plaque plates.
• Collaborate with customers to receive and interpret design orders and customer-owned designs, ensuring services are performed accurately and professionally.
• Utilize computer-aided design (CAD) software and other graphic tools to create unique and customized arts, graphics, and media work.
• Produce a Monthly MWR Newsletter in color to market and advertise scheduled events, clubs, snack bars, and other MWR operations.
• Ensure the Newsletter is reviewed and approved by the Government prior to distribution.
• Create and submit timely input concerning recreational and club events to various platforms and media outlets, including:
• Plan of the Day.
• Tropical Times.
• Naval Media Center or other Navy-recognized island-wide periodicals.
• Other endorsed publications to optimize patron awareness of MWR activities.
• Ensure all printed and distributed materials align with branding, formatting, and content standards for MWR marketing and Navy regulations.
• Operate and maintain printing, engraving, and graphic design equipment to provide high-quality outputs and ensure consistent performance.
• Maintain accurate records of customer orders, transactions, and activities to provide timely updates and service status.
• Provide artistic input and designs for marketing initiatives to support the promotion of various events and activities.
• Meet deadlines and manage multiple projects while producing high-quality designs and customer deliverables.
• Collaborate with MWR staff to support overall objectives and provide marketing solutions that enhance operational visibility and engagement.
• Actively seek ways to improve graphic, printing, and media services by staying up-to-date with technology and design trends.

Required Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in graphic design, media production, or arts-related fields.
• High school diploma or equivalent; additional certifications or formal education in graphic design, arts, marketing, or a related field is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) software and relevant design tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, CorelDRAW, or equivalent programs.
• Hands-on experience operating printing machines, engravers, and other graphic media production equipment.
• Strong understanding of marketing and graphic design principles, including layout, typography, and branding.
• Excellent communication skills to interact directly with customers and deliver high-quality, personalized designs.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Experience producing and managing outreach materials, such as newsletters, advertisements, and promotional content.
• Must be proficient in using Microsoft Office tools (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. 
• Employees must read, speak, and comprehend English to the extent that they can perform the contract requirements and comply with installation emergency procedures.
• Passport must be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or more at the time of hiring.
• Ability to obtain country-specific visas per the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide.
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain compliance throughout the duration of deployment.

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