Content and Design Assistant at Kenya Red Cross Society

YOUR POSITION WITH BIHC 

• To develop the visual components, both graphics or short video content, for our websites, social media platforms, or other web services as well as print in line with our marketing and communication strategies.

HOW YOU WILL FIT INTO OUR MISSION

• Study design briefs and conceptualize visuals based on requirements
• Develop concepts, graphics and layouts, including making decisions about fonts, images, readability and readers’ needs and
• Present ideas and collect feedback based during the development stages
• Develop video content including but not limited to reels, shorts and tiktoks
• Use the appropriate colors and layouts in line with our brand guidelines while contributing to shaping our brand elements
• Ensure final graphics and layouts are visually appealing and on-brand
• Keeping up to date with design and software trends
• Any other duties as may be assigned by management
   

THE SKILLS AND COMPETENCES WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• A basic understanding of the Education, Hospitality and Culinary/ Food Service industries
• Proven graphic design and/or creative experience with a strong portfolio of illustrations or related content and graphics
• Familiarity with design software and technologies (such as InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, PremierPro and Final Cut etc)
• A keen eye for aesthetics and details
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work methodically and meet defined deadlines
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality, remain open to new ideas and experiment with improved systems and proven methods
• Ability and willingness to make consultative decisions, exhibit sound and accurate judgment, support and explain the reasoning for decisions, include appropriate people in the decision-making process, and make timely decisions
   

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Academic Qualification in Design, Marketing or Communication. A bachelor’s degree in Business/Marketing, Communications/Public relations or equivalent would be an added advantage
• Training in Design, Graphics, Content Development and video editing will be an added advantage