Design, arts Jobs for Mid-level in Africa

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Media Challenge Initiative

Graphics Designer

Kampala

Uganda

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Teach For All

Lead Designer

Abuja

Nigeria

Closed for applications
Media Challenge Initiative

Non-profit + 1 more

Graphics Designer

Job details

Contract Type

Description
Who We Are Looking For
  • Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Fine Arts, Multimedia, or a related field
  • Minimum 2–4 years of professional experience in graphic design, preferably in media, NGOs, or community-focused projects
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Canva and basic video/motion tools
  • Experience designing for both digital platforms and print materials
  • Cultural sensitivity and willingness to live and work in Karamoja
  • Highly creative and passionate about using design for social change and community storytelling
Responsibilities

1. Visual Content Creation

  • Design graphics, illustrations, infographics, social media visuals, posters, and campaign materials that align with MCI's brand identity
  • Create visual assets for news stories, training materials, reports and community outreach activities
  • Produce simple motion graphics or short video edits when needed to support storytelling

2. Campaign and Project Visuals

  • Develop visual concepts and materials for thematic campaigns (e.g., health, climate, youth, culture)
  • Design print and digital collateral for workshops, events, exhibitions, and awareness activities in Karamoja
  • Ensure all designs are culturally appropriate and effectively communicate with local audiences

3. Brand Consistency

  • Apply and maintain MCI's visual identity guidelines across all design outputs
  • Contribute creative ideas to improve the visual presentation of MCI's work in rural and regional contexts

4. Documentation and Asset Management

  • Document local stories and activities through photography and visual recording
  • Organize and maintain a digital library of design assets and visual materials from Karamoja projects
  • Prepare design files for both digital and print production

5. Capacity Building Support

  • Share basic design skills and visual storytelling techniques with young journalists and apprentices during workshops and daily work
  • Provide design feedback and revisions to ensure quality and consistency

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