Graphic Designer

• We are seeking to recruit a highly creative and dynamic individual to join our team as a Graphic Designer.
• The role holder will be involved in visual storytelling, of concepts and ideas, that engages, informs, and inspires. They will be responsible for creating, designing, and updating the company's visual aspects in line with the company's brand.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop design briefs that suit the company's purpose/ message;
• Create layout and design for print or electronic media in adherence to brand guidelines & design standards;
• Conceptualize, design and creatively package marketing material, adverts, and corporate reports for all brands;
• To design and develop all graphical elements of the marketing strategy and business development related materials;
• Create appealing graphics for web pages, marketing content, company reports, internal communication, posters,
• wallpapers, and other communication materials e.g HTML emails, online registration forms;
• Execute and manage production of communication and translate project concepts into digital media deliverables;
• Test graphics across various media, amend designs after feedback and ensure final graphics and layouts are visually appealing, on-brand and are optimized for integration, performance, usability and sustainability;
• Participate in the ideation, presentation and execution of assignments and follow up on all creative deliverables;
• Design high-quality graphics, illustrations, and layouts using industry-standard design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite).
• Ensure all designs are visually appealing, on-brand, and user-friendly.
• Design and develop user interfaces (UI) and user experiences (UX) for websites using (Figma, Sketch or any other design tools)
• Work with a range of media, including computer-aided design (CAD), and stay updated with emerging design trends and technologies;
• Collaborate with the Graphics, Marketing and Business development teams to ensure the creation and delivery of tailored experiences for the digital user;
• Design and develop motion graphics & videos, illustrate design ideas using storyboards, process flows and sitemaps; and develop alternative story forms as appropriate;
• Maintain and enforce brand standards across all designs. Ensure that all created materials meet the established visual communication and branding guidelines;
• Maintain and organize design files and assets, and adhere to brand guidelines to ensure consistency across all materials;
• Updating and maintaining the company’s websites;
• Project management by managing multiple design projects from concept through completion. Lead the team to ensure timely delivery of projects;
• Submitting regular departmental reports;
• Stay updated with digital marketing trends and incorporate innovative design techniques to enhance user engagement;
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in graphic design, and incorporate them into various projects.

Qualifications:

• Degree or equivalent in Graphic Design, Media Arts, Animation, Video Production or related field;
• Minimum of 3- 4 year's experience in design production;
• Experience leading a team;
• A strong graphic design portfolio or other graphics;
• Hands - on experience of web content management systems will be an added advantage. i.e WordPress;
• Proficient in graphic design tools, specifically Adobe CS (such as InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects,
• Premiere Pro) and other design software;
• Commitment to professional values and integrity;
• Highly creative, motivated and adaptable individual with strong technical, communication, problem solving,
• customer, planning and organizational skills, and displays initiative, self drive and ownership of work

How to Apply:

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit their cover letter and CV with a Graphic Design

Portfolio and 3 professional referees, through https://actserv.co.ke/careers/ or recruitment@actserv-africa.com Applicants are advised to include the Position Title and the Job Reference Number in the application.

Please Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.