Graphic Design & Digital Media Intern at Fairtrade International

Fairtrade Africa Purpose: To improve the socioeconomic conditions of African producers through increased access to better trading conditions.

Key Performance Areas

Concept Development and Graphic Design

1. Work with the commercial team to produce fresh and disruptive ideas for marketing communications.
2. Develop creative artworks that are exceptional and well-crafted to meet marketing needs.
3. Offer administrative and creative design support for the B2B platform.

Research

1. Keep up-to-date with the latest marketing techniques.
2. Upload market and consumer trends on the resource tab under the FTA website.
3. Digital Media Community Management In collaboration with the CMS, create digital media content to be posted on Fairtrade Marketplace’s digital media platforms [social media, website, newsletters etc].
4. In collaboration with the CMS, maintain Fairtrade Africa Marketplace social media presence while incrementally growing the digital community.
5. Respond to customer queries online with promptness.
6. Escalate customer complaints to the CMS with urgency.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or a professional certification E.g Art / Graphics Design.

Experience and Knowledge

1. At least one (1) years’ work experience in Graphics Design.
2. Proficiency in the latest graphic design tools.
3. Photography skills will be an added advantage.

Skills

1. Must be creative
2. Must possess attention to detail
3. Ability to meet deadlines
4. Should have the ability to quickly turn-around brief