Graphics Designer at The African Wildlife Foundation

Responsibilities for the Graphic and Multimedia Designer Job 

• Work closely with the Design & Digital Development Manager to maintain AWF’s visual identity across the organization
• Design and layout AWF’s core publications and other print collateral
• Ensure publication designs are properly executed in print production, preparing files for pre-press and doing press checks
• Design and produce Marketing collateral, from signage to merchandise
• Edit and produce videos for various organizational initiatives
• Create cutting-edge animations that can be used in video and web projects
• Produce print templates to be used within the organization
• Produce graphic content for the use across AWF’s social media channels as needed
• Support fundraising initiatives, providing web graphics or video when needed
• Help maintain the organization’s photography and video asset library
• Additional design, production, and technical tasks as assigned

Qualifications for the Graphic and Multimedia Designer Job

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design / multimedia design or related field with 4+ year(s) of experience
• Proven graphic design experience with a portfolio consisting of a wide range of styles and out of the box creative approaches
• Highly proficient with Adobe CC’s core applications, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
• Expert with print production and proof checking
• Excellent skill in design conceptualization and corporate/product branding, with experience following detailed brand style guides
• Skills in typography, composition and color
• Experience with motion graphics, using After Affects, Flash or similar applications
• Video editing experience, and media output and encoding for different platforms
• Experience with video production equipment a plus (camera operation, lighting and sound recording).
• Experience with Drupal CMS platform a plus
• Professionalism regarding time, costs and deadlines
• Audience-first mindset and the ability to ensure we live out our brand promise and communicate our work consistently across channels
• Ability to manage multiple projects while adhering to deadlines. Keen interest or experience in Africa’s wildlife/land/people preferred, but not required.