Creative Designers (02)

Employer: Stichting SEMA

Role: Creative Designer (2 openings)

Type: Fulltime (12 months contract/renewable)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Supervisor: Research and Data Manager

Key working relationships: Program, research and data, communication, technology  and Management Team

Key Responsibilities:

Design Creation:

• Develop creative concepts and designs for various marketing materials, such as brochures, flyers, posters, and advertisements.
• Design visually appealing layouts and graphics for reports, presentations, and infographics.
• Create engaging visuals for social media platforms.
• Develop branding materials, including logos, color palettes, and typography.

Digital Design:

• Design and develop website graphics, banners, and user interfaces.
• Create digital illustrations and animations.
• Ensure designs are optimized for different platforms and devices.

Project Collaboration:

• Collaborate with the communications team to develop design concepts and strategies.
• Work closely with other departments to meet their design needs.

Software Proficiency:

• Utilize design software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, XD, After Effects and Premiere Pro) to create high-quality designs.
• Stay updated on the latest design trends and software advancements.

Qualifications and skills

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or a related field.
• 5 years of proven experience
• Strong visual communication and design skills.
• Proficiency in design software (Adobe Creative Suite).
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects.
• Excellent attention to detail and creativity.
• Strong understanding of branding and visual identity.

Working Conditions:

The Creative Designer typically works in an office environment, with occasional overtime to meet project deadlines. The role requires a high level of creativity and attention to detail. This is a full-time job (40 hours/week), with occasional weekend activities (conferences, meetings.)

What We offer

An opportunity to develop your leadership in the context of an international network and developing your expertise at the intersection of technology, data, public innovation and citizen engagement. This is a great opportunity for a young talented and driven professional with promising managerial experience. We offer a full-time contract for 12 months which may be renewed upon successful completion of targets. The probation period is 3 months. PAYE, NSSF and health insurance are covered, as well as 21 holidays and an annual training budget.

Remuneration is a combination of base salary and increments based on acquisition achievements. Please note we are a small, local social enterprise, and we offer salaries according to Ugandan local organization standards – we do not offer an international organization (UN) scale salary. We are looking for someone who is (willing to be) based in Kampala, Uganda.

Job application procedure:
Email your CV and motivation letter to [email protected] & [email protected]   We will be accepting applications on a rolling basis. To be considered for the first round of selections please submit before 30th August 2024. First interviews with selected candidates will be held in the last week of August.

Note

There shall be no discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, disability, race, nationality or religion in any circumstances.

Ntinda Complex Block C off Ntinda Rd,Kampala Uganda