Consultant (Graphic Design) at Worldreader

Summary

• The consultant will take direction from our Associate Director of Marketing (based in Barcelona, Spain), and work closely with the Director of Partnerships & Services (based in Nairobi, Kenya). You will collaborate with the Marketing & Communications (MarCom) team for Worldreader's website migration and rebrand project. You will also create new and improved XDs, image files, and templates such as letterheads, postcards, and one-pagers that align with Worldreader’s revamped brand.

This is a hybrid contract position based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Deliverables

• Process requests for digital and print collateral designs.
• Design XDs and website landing pages based on UX principles, and Q2 and Q3 2024 brand and conversion goals.
• Produce high-quality videos such as Youtube and GIFs, and sound assets including motion graphics for our website and social media channels.
• Create engaging content for various social media platforms that resonate with diverse target audiences throughout Kenya and the US.
• Execute project management tasks as assigned through Jira.
• Develop a series of Canva templates.

Desired Skills & Qualifications

• Must reside in or near Nairobi, Kenya.
• Ability to consult on designs that support business goals.
• Fluent in English (additional languages are a plus).
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Jira, Google Analytics, HubSpot, CMS systems or WordPress preferred.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or similar.
• Minimum five (5) years of relevant experience with similar responsibilities.
• Advanced experience using design software including Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, Cinema 4D, and Canva.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Hybrid work environment working from the Nairobi, Kenya office at least two days per week.