Visual Designer at Jumia Nigeria

Job Description

• As a Visual Designer, your responsibility is to design training and communication materials for our vendors to be displayed on our online educational platforms and in our hubs during offline events.
• The Visual Designer will be the custodian of all creative assets (banners, images, videos/trailers) that may be sourced directly from content owners, or created in-house by the team.

Responsibilities

• Produce videos for all the Jumia Vendor University channels: Vendor Hub, Facebook, and YouTube.
• Support vendor engagement efforts through communication material used for events, physical training, awards ceremonies, etc.
• Design Training documents: digital documents for website and social media, paper, flyers, website banners and other training material for the Vendors training
• Design beautiful and engaging advertising creative in support of Jumia Vendor University’s initiatives across video, digital, social media, print, merchandising, out-of-home and any other assets as deemed necessary.
• Create on-brand design solutions that meet measurable business goals and requirements.
• Create world-class customer experiences and beautiful visuals that support and reinforce Jumia Vendor University’s vision, brand, and business objectives across all platforms.
• Create style guides and design pattern libraries in support of our brand, cross-platform experiences and merchandising.
• Support the design team by producing, managing and uploading graphic assets.

Competencies Required

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power point) tools
• Working knowledge of Google Office Productivity Tools.
• Must possess in-depth experience in Project Management
• In-depth knowledge of relevant design softwares and tools
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Outstanding Presentation skills with the confidence to explain and sell ideas to clients and colleagues
• Passion and enthusiasm for design, with a creative flair
• A flexible approach when working in a team
• Accuracy and attention to detail is key
• Open to feedback and willing to make changes to your designs
• Effective networking skills are key

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Arts/ Design, Visual Art, Fine Art or related field from a recognized and accredited University
• 3 - 4 years’ experience working in a fast-paced corporate environment is an advantage
• 3 years managing a team with a track record of relevant achievements.
• Studio experience a big plus, especially in combination with exposure to the Media industries
• Experience managing a fast-paced project pipeline and participate in cross-functional workflow
• Knowledge of web design processes and web content management a plus
• Expertise in other aspects of communications and marketing favourably considered
• Expert level in Adobe Master Collection CS6 incl. InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Dreamweaver