Graphic Designer at One Acre Fund

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced graphic designer to help support One Acre Fund’s growing collateral need.

As a designer, you will work closely with the Senior Field Designer. Your work will focus on producing high-quality, field-facing materials that reach One Acre Fund farmers.

Through the collateral you design, you will help impact the lives of smallholder farmers by encouraging program enrollment, increasing planting and training adoption through easy-to- understand guides, and assisting in promoting products that help improve their quality of life.

This position requires a strong understanding of the elements and principles of design, a clean and polished design aesthetic, and a strict attention to detail.

A successful candidate should also be capable of clear communication, self-motivation, and structured work planning. Previous experience with InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator is a must.

Responsibilities

• Support the design needs of our different countries’ field teams.
• Design planting guides and training materials, as well as marketing materials for the field operations team to distribute to One Acre Fund farmers
• Work proactively with all departments in order to produce compelling and brand relevant collateral
• Create clean and organized design files and maintain organized final project files
• Prepare files for print (Correct file dimensions, image resolutions, and color specifications)
• Some travel required

Requirements

• A minimum of 3–4 years professional experience working in print design or digital design
• Diploma from a recognized academic institution
• Strong portfolio demonstrating creativity and a clean and polished design aesthetic
• Ability to follow brand standards in order to produce a seamless organizational look
• Proficient in InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator; Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Strong ability to work on and prioritize multiple projects, as well as adhere to tight deadlines
• Detail oriented with strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work individually in addition to collaborating with a team
• Familiarity with working on a Mac platform desired
• Basic knowledge of prepping files for print
• Illustration skills a plus
• Language: English required, additional East African languages a plus