Graphic Designer.E-Commerce at Kenya Airways

The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting business operations by taking direction from written or spoken ideas and convert them seamlessly into images, layouts and other designs that will create and raise KQ profile internally and externally. Key duties and responsibilities will include;

• Creating and designing any material related to the Kenya Airways brand, collaterals and corporate material.
• Creating ‘tool kits’ on the job whilst supporting ad hoc needs, promotional and sales activities and submitting them within the agreed SLA.
• Designing and developing creative work (banners for social media, app, web, direct mailers, posters, brochures, newsletter, flyers, product sheets, infographics) and other communication material and translating this work onto digital file.
• Creating product and educational videos and developing motion graphics (animated PowerPoints and/or Gif’s).
• Advising the relevant stakeholders on emerging graphic design strategies, which can provide business benefit.
• Contribute to create visual concepts that communicate the airline’s services and unique selling propositions.
• Support the innovation agenda and positioning and capture latest trends in graphics.
• Developing dynamic and creative typography and building & managing Kenya Airways creative and video assets.
• Maintaining technical knowledge by attending design workshops; reviewing professional publications; participating in professional societies.

Qualifications

• Recognized relevant experience with a creative flair and a strong focus on the customer.
• Ability to translate needs and objectives into creative work.
• A diploma in Design. A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
• Computer/Technology Skills: Good know how and experience with modern design tools and apps.  Knowledge of traditional graphic tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud (primarily InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Exceptional conceptual skills that can take projects from beginning stages to completion with an eye for detail (design and content).
• A good team player, ready to support other team members to create a unique and collaborative approach.
• Customer oriented with can-do attitude.
• Ability to operate in a high-pressure environment and respond to the business needs within reduced lead times.
• Excellent communication and people management skills.