Communications Assistant (Graphic Design) at Paradigm Initiative Nigeria (PIN)

Reporting to: Communications Officer

Job Summary

• Creating exceptional digital and graphic design work for a variety of projects and activities such as infographics, website banners and displays, posters, newsletters, maps, charts, posters, corporate souvenirs, banner, signs and digital reports; and providing support to the Communications Officer on tasks including web and social media management.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Work on in-house creative briefs to support project teams
• Deliver creative design solutions across multiple platforms from conception to completion
• Design content for websites, newsletters, and media packs etc.
• Provide digital media support Social Media
• Maintain the organization’s website appearance by developing and enforcing contents’ display standards
• Suggest the best visual standards for the overall brand image of the organization
• Participate in project meetings and positive discussions relating to appropriate graphics methods/techniques to meet project requirements
• Coordinate relationship with vendors; preparing specifications and obtaining estimates for final approval;

Qualifications and Competencies

• Proven graphic design skills and experience
• Adept at using industry-leading software and technologies (In Design, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Photoshop etc.)
• Proven data visualization skills
• Possession of creative flair, versatility, conceptual/visual ability and originality
• Ability to interact with other team members, communicate and present ideas
• Video and audio editing skills would be a crucial asset
• Experience with WordPress
• Professionalism regarding time, costs and deadlines

Key Results Areas:

• Timely completion of creative design solutions across multiple platforms from conception to completion.
• Ensure high quality of design, photography, pre-press and printing output at all times.
• Effective capacity building for beneficiaries on PI Programs/Projects

Benefits

• Working within a highly motivated, talented and diverse team
• Competitive pay package
• Career growth opportunities including paid annual training
• Health insurance
• Contributory pension
• Excellent work-life balance with paid annual, casual and sick leave totalling 25 working days per annum.