Graphics Design & Digital Communications Associate

Full Time

The Graphics Design & Digital Communications Associate will report to the Communications Team Lead and will be responsible for crafting creative designs, digital contents and coordinating media coverage for both internal and external events for the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation.

This encompasses the Foundation's website, social media channels, and printed materials, all of which will serve promotional and informational purposes for the Foundation.

Job title
Graphics Design & Digital Communications Associate

Reports to
Communications Team Lead

Closing Date
TBD

Location
Lagos / Abuja

Roles & Responsibilities

The Graphics Design & Digital Communications Associate will;

Team Management

  • Collaborate with the webmaster to develop short and mediumterm plans for the Foundation's website.

  • Leverage a database of online media contacts to enhance brand visibility and generate positive online mentions.

  • Manage the online reputation/personas of Executive Management

  • Directly execute and manage digital/social media campaigns.

  • Demonstrate a strong understanding of upcoming digital trends.

  • Utilise various social media platforms, particularly Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube for Foundation’s internal and external events

  • Timely posts of contents on all social media platforms.

  • Coordinate all media coverage of the Foundation’s internal and external events

  • Ensure adherence to community guidelines and policies by actively moderating user-generated content.

  • Understand the basic tactics to enhance Search Engine Optimization (SEO) rankings.

Graphics Design

  • Develop and Maintain Brand Assets: Establish and uphold a consistent visual brand identity on all digital platforms. This includes crafting logos, banners, templates, and other graphic elements.

  • Create Compelling Content: Generate visually captivating and interactive content for various platforms such as social media, websites, email campaigns, ATL, and more. This includes graphics, illustrations, and infographics.

  • Design Marketing Materials: Craft marketing collateral like brochures, flyers, posters, and presentations that effectively convey the company's message and offerings.

  • Enhance Web Design: Collaborate with web developers to enhance website layouts, landing pages, and user interfaces.

  • Enrich Video Content: Add graphics and visual effects to video content, incorporating motion graphics and animations.

  • Create Print Materials: Generate print materials like business cards, stationery, packaging, and promotional items.

  • Refine Images: Retouch and edit images to ensure they are of high quality for both online and offline usage.

  • Establish Design Standards: Develop and uphold design guidelines to guarantee all design work aligns with the Foundation’s brand.

  • Brand Guide & Compliance: Ensure the compliance and alignment of all (internal & external) documents, contents and materials with the Foundation’s brand guidelines.

  • Brand Refresher Training: Conduct regular brand refresher training for all Foundation staff.

  • Execute any other duties shall be assigned from time to time commensurate with the level and nature of the post.

Qualifications & Experience

  • A strong portfolio showcasing graphic design experience across a range of media – still graphics, motion graphics, etc.

  • A creative flair with a high attention to detail.

  • Strong critical thinking and storytelling skills

  • Ability to visualise and communicate ideas graphically.

  • Minimum of an undergraduate degree in Communication, Information Management, Education, Public Relations, Social Sciences or other related fields.

  • 3 – 5 years of relevant experience

Technical, Core and Behavioural Competencies

  • E-Communications

  • Branding

  • Creativity and Content Creation

  • Data Analysis

  • Graphics Design

  • Graphics and Editing Tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Core Draw etc)

  • Teamwork

  • Adaptability

  • Flexibility