Nation Media Group is Uganda’s most influential media house, operating the Daily Monitor, Saturday Monitor, Sunday Monitor and The East African Newspapers, 93.3 KFM, and Nation Courier Service. It also operates NTV, the biggest and most popular English-language television station and Spark TV, the first female-focused, and fastest growing television station in Uganda.
We are looking for a qualified, experienced and result oriented professional to fill the following vacancy.
Job Title: Graphics and Motion Designer
Reports to: Head of Marketing
Department: Marketing
JOB PURPOSE:
The Graphics and Motion Designer is responsible for the creative process from initial briefing, concept development, through to the production of final artwork across digital and print platforms. The role focuses on developing innovative design solutions that elevate the brand’s visibility while ensuring consistency with corporate identity guidelines.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead the creative process: From briefing to final execution, ensure all deliverables meet brand guidelines, quality standards, timelines, and budget requirements.
- Design and execute across various mediums: Create visually compelling designs for digital, print, social media, motion graphics, and video content.
- Maintain design standards: Set and enforce style guidelines to ensure consistency across all projects.
- Creative ideation: Work from briefs and generate original concepts that align with the overall marketing strategy.
- Project management: Track progress, ensure timely delivery, and meet all project deadlines.
- Quality control: Maintain a high standard of creativity and accuracy in all designs, ensuring alignment with brand objectives.
- Collaborate with teams: Work closely with brandmanagers, product editors, and program controllers to understand campaign objectives and deliver effective creative solutions.
- • Client-focused service: Ensure a quick response to design-related feedback and revisions, with a maximum two-hour turnaround for addressing any complaints.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
Academic: Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial and Fine Arts, Graphic Design, or a related field from an accredited institution.
Experience: 3-5 years of professional experience in graphic design and motion graphics.
ORE COMPETENCIES
- Proficiency in graphic design, animation, and typography software (InDesign experience and Photoshop experience are an added advantage)
- Expertise in digital-first content creation, including social media, websites, and motion graphics.
- Strong creativity and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
- Knowledge of current design trends and a passion for innovation.
- Ability to communicate creative concepts clearly, both verbally and visually.
- Attention to detail and accuracy, ensuring high-quality execution.
If you believe that you are our ideal candidate, please submit your application, detailed CV and academic documents with a daytime telephone number as one PDF document, quoting the position you have applied for in the subject line by 18th October, 2024 to the HR Manager-NMGU, Monitor Publications
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Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
