Job Description

Basic Purpose and Scope of the Position

This position is responsible for the creation of online visual design, including typography,visual concept, logo and icon design that will meet graphic design needs of thecompany’s internet and interactive kgbdeals platforms.

Responsibilities

    Brainstorm and mock-up design ideas
    Effectively communicate ideas and coordinate with the stakeholders to ensure that visual designs communicate the desired message, and function successfully for varying technical and performance specifications.
    Have a strong sense for design and experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines.
    Strong strategic and conceptual thinker and creative problem solver
    Estimate effort and schedules for assigned tasks
    Keep abreast of emerging technologies in new media, particularly design programs.
    Work with others, such as printers, programmers, developers or other technicians, to complete the final product
    Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills & Experience

Required Education

At least a vocational diploma / short course certificate, Bachelor’s/College degree, Advertising / Media, Art/Design/Creative Multimedia or equivalent



Required Experience

Fresh graduates with the required technical skills are welcome to apply. A portfolio of designs worked on must be provided for evaluation.



Required Skills and Physical Dimensions

    In-depth knowledge and experience with Adobe Creative Suite
    Excellent skills in photo manipulation and a good eye for detail
    Experience specializing in Arts / Creative / Graphic Design or equivalent
    Has a good understanding of current web/graphic-design trends and techniques.
    Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
    Possess good communication skills in English: speaking and writing.
    Strong typographic skills
    Willing to work on shifts and holidays

Desired Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

Knowledge of HTML, Flash, and web standards a plus.

Experience with InDesign or similar Desktop Publishing software a plus
Company Description

kgb is a privately held, New York-based company and the world's largest independent provider of directory assistance and enhanced information services.  During its nearly twenty year history, kgb has built some of the most successful brands in the telecommunications, customer care and enhanced information services sectors.  kgb's European brands include The Number 118 118 in the United Kingdom and Le Numero 118 218 in France, both of which are leading players in their respective markets.



kgb has pioneered the provision of a broad range of wholesale and retail information services beyond traditional directory assistance services, including call completion, movie listings, train schedules, price comparisons and "Ask Us Anything" service across multiple platforms, including mobile and landline phones, SMS and the Internet.  In 2009, kgb launched its text answer service, 542542 (kgbkgb) following the success of kgb's similar "Ask Us Anything" premium text answer service in the United Kingdom.  Early in 2010, kgb extended the brand to the Web with the launch of kgbanswers.com, a site where users can search the vast kgb database of questions and answers, or ask their own question directly to a kgb Special Agent.  kgb's customer care business operates in the U.S. and Europe and has over ten years of experience in providing call center support for many leading customer service and sales-oriented organizations across a variety of industry groups, including telecommunications, cable, utilities, government, and health care.


In 2010, kgb harnessed its database of hyper-local directory assistance information to launchwww.kgbdeals.com, a deal site that brings its members daily discounts on popular products and services;  By March 2011, kgbdeals was offering deals in more than 100 cities globally and had become the third largest daily deal business in the world.   Also in 2010 in the U.S. and Europe, kgb launched www.kgbpeople.com, a people search engine that enables consumers to monitor their profile on the Web, set alerts, and manage their reputation online.  Last year kgb served more than a hundred million consumers globally. Learn more www.kgb.com