James Karanja - Kenya
About the artist
Member since 2007-07-14
Graphic Designer & DTP Operator
n Produce layouts for publications, mainly brochures, reports, magazines and books; design, sub-edit, input, layout on-screen & proof-read material in accordance with client guidelines and marketing objectives; prepare page mock-ups for client approval.
n Create and execute visual ideas for packaging and labelling products in line with creative briefs.
n Develop artwork for publicity campaigns- mainly for stands, posters, banners and leaflets.
n Handle all pre-press processes – film preparation and output; review all colour separations and mark-up all colour correction and re-touching.
n Coordinate press details with external printers; communicate and ensure print quality control and manage press-checks with clients.
n Prepare customized computer presentations for marketing the company’s services to corporate businesses; clients include universities, schools, hotels and corporate organizations.
n Member of design team for production of Sound-related Ads.
n Execution of design works sign wise ie the creation of dimention conscious artworks to be used in indoor and outdoor advertising.
n Free hand illustration, computer input and manipulation.
n Photography both with digital and SLR cameras- Photo editing the inages where applicable.
n The operation of vinyl cutting machines eg The Gongzeng LGZ 630.
n Design and production of wide format prints by the use of a wide format printer.Operation of the pre-press machine for film output and the magicard printer for card printing
Skills
- Illustration
- Painting
- Digital Photography
- Traditional Photography
- Graphic Design
- Computer Graphics
- Desktop Publishing
