Graphic Designer at Windle Trust Kenya

Windle International Kenya is seeking a suitable candidate to fill the position of a Graphic Designer based in Nairobi.

Job Purpose: Responsible for designing and creating graphics and related content to meet the organisation and promotional needs, leveraging on computer applications, creative, artistic and decorative effects while complying with organisational guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Design graphic, visual and digital content for posters, flyers, banners, brochures, T-shirts and other promotional and visibility items.
• Provide design support for newsletters, digital marketing materials, program booklets, web-banners and other organisation publications
• Create or incorporate illustrations, pictures, and designs to reflect the desired theme and tone of the communications
• Produce drafts for review by designated team leaders and make revisions based on the feedback received
• Review final promotional and visibility productions for errors and ensure that final prints reflect end user specifications
• Improve and edit art-works, photos, charts and other graphic elements
• Maintain archive of images, photos, or previous work products
• Develop infographics for online outlets and sharing with donors
• Plan concepts and present ideas by studying relevant information and materials
• Coordinate work with communications team, ICT, printers, and colleagues as necessary
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned
• Qualifications
• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or equivalent.
• Proven graphic designing Experience-Not less than 1-year experience.
• Good knowledge of the latest graphic design software and designs. Knowledge of Adobe CC suite – especially Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign and Multimedia.
• The ideal candidate should have an eye for detail, creative, artistic, and innovative.
• Skills in Photography, videography and post production

Desirable Qualities

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to adapt to a new environment easily
• Excellent listening and communication skills