Senior Graphics Designer, BBC Africa at BBC

Visual Journalism provides all the graphics for BBC television news. It is a 24-hour, 7 days a week operation.  The role may involve shift working which can include earlies, late weekends and Bank Holidays. The Nairobi team provides graphics for a wide variety of programmes including Business News, Health and Discussions. As part of BBC News Visual Journalism, we work alongside UX&D designers, CS developers and the Online Specials Team, and have regular meetings together.

This is a great opportunity for an outstanding, creative individual – a talented designer who is brimming with ideas and motion graphic design solutions.

Role Responsibility

In this ‘hands on’ role you produce motion graphics design and distinctive content on a variety of platforms for BBC Africa TV. You’ll work creatively every day with Editorial teams, producing video graphics, infographics and screen graphics for news output.

As a Senior Designer you will manage workloads, maintain regular contact with Creative Directors and will be accountable for the usability and accessibility of design deliveries.

Are you the right candidate?

We are looking for a highly experienced Motion graphic designer with proven experience of taking ideas from concept to finished product whilst driving forward creativity. You will have evidence of an extensive portfolio of consistently great work and experience of leading and motivating a team of designers.

It is essential that candidates have experience in delivering high quality motion graphics using Adobe After Effects.

Please read the full job description for further information on this role.

Package Description

Continuing (permanent) contract

Local terms and conditions apply.

Role based in Nairobi

Any offer of employment with the BBC will be conditional upon you having the right to work in Kenya.

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