Responsibilities

• Design and assemble illustrations, either for static end-use or layered for later animation.
• Design infographics and data visualizations for learning material.
• Develop interactive designs, interfaces, and animations for learning.
• Design new and correctly utilize existing templates for client CI elements, such as presentations, documents, and email collaterals.
• Design new and utilize existing motion graphic elements, such as video branding templates and kinetic typography overlays.
• Storyboard and animate 2D vector graphics, including character animation.
• Edit video and audio footage into cohesive and engaging learning material.
• Re-brand existing graphics, videos, and animations into new styles.
• Adhere to brand guidelines and ensure brand consistency in all your work.
• Perform strict quality control checks on your own and other team members’ work.
• Enact changes to your work based on the provided feedback.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills, the ability to work to strict deadlines and the ability to think and work independently.
• Act as a team player, providing support and feedback to peers, as well as contributing to the processes and ways of work of the team.
• Manage your time efficiently, and prioritize effectively when working on multiple tasks and/or projects.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree or 3-year diploma in multimedia design, graphic design, animation, motion design or similar.
• 3-5 years of agency or in-house studio experience.
• A strong multimedia portfolio displaying range across digital design, animation, video, and interactive mediums.
• High level of proficiency in Adobe CC Suite (E.g. Adobe Illustrator, After Effects, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro).
• Experience in and/or willingness to rapidly upskill in interactive design and animation software (Rive).

Preferable

• Experience working in the EdTech industry.
• Working knowledge of HTML and CSS.
• Knowledge of AI-gen tools and AI-augmented creative workflows.
• Experience creating content for pan-African audiences.

Person Attributes

• Courage: Willingness to speak up, challenge the status quo, and embrace new challenges.
• Humility: Openness to learning, seeking help when needed, and a focus on serving others.
• Adventure: A passion for setting ambitious goals, tackling difficult tasks, and finding joy in the journey.
• Initiative: Proactive problem-solving, a sense of ownership, and a willingness to go above and beyond.
• Resilience: The ability to bounce back from setbacks, persevere through challenges, and emerge stronger.

Employment Type

• Full-time position.

Work Hours

• 40 hours per week.

Preferred Time Zones

• GMT to GMT+4.