Graphic Designer at Klasha

About the Job

• Klasha is a financial technology company on a mission to build cross-border payment solutions for African consumers. It was founded to make consumer goods online more accessible to customers across Africa.
• At Klasha, we believe that consumers in Africa should have the same frictionless access to the goods they want regardless of their geographic location.
• The Klasha checkout allows international retailers to sell seamlessly into the African continent and accept payments online in local African currencies. We accept African money methods including: card payments, USSD, bank transfer, mobile money and M-Pesa.
• We also offer end-to-end logistics for our retailers, tackling the complex maze of last-mile logistics on the continent so they don't have to.
• You will work closely with the marketing team, video producers and other key stakeholders to brainstorm and create high-quality video content that reflects branding priorities.
• You must have motion graphic design experience and will be producing both static and animated content.
• You will translate Klasha’s requirements into stunning and engaging designs and also bring your creativity and fresh ideas to our online marketing efforts by creating impressive visuals that are attention-getting and on-brand.
• You will design graphics for use in media products such as magazines, labels, advertising and signage.

What You will be doing
You will:

• Plan concepts by studying relevant information and materials.
• Illustrate concepts by designing examples of art arrangement, size, type size and style and submitting them for approval.
• Prepare finished art by operating necessary equipment and software.
• Coordinate with outside agencies, art services, web designers, marketing, printers, and colleagues as necessary.
• Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing tasks as needed.
• Communicate with clients about layout and design.
• Create a wide range of graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and websites with software such as photoshop.
• Review final layouts and suggest improvements when necessary.

Requirements
What it takes to succeed in this role:

• Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design or related fields.
• Experience as a graphic designer or in a related field.
• Prior experience with and a strong portfolio of motion graphics work
• Expert-level knowledge of Adobe Suite and common motion graphics design software
• A never-ending desire to learn new techniques and technology to advance your craft.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Superb visual and conceptual skills to solve problems and create novel solutions
• Demonstrable graphic design skills with a strong portfolio.
• Proficiency with required desktop publishing tools, including Photoshop, InDesign Quark, and Illustrator.
• A strong eye for visual composition.
• Effective time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Able to give and receive constructive criticism.
• Understanding of marketing, production, website design, corporate identity, product packaging, advertisements, and multimedia design.
• Team members are required to come into the office at least thrice a week.

Benefits

• All the latest technology you need to do your role including a laptop and accessories
• Competitive salary
• Fast and expanding career progression
• Private health insurance
• Professional development training budget
• Free lunch in the office
• Budget for French language classes
• One-time home office set-up allowance
• Hybrid; remote + office hours and flexible working conditions
• Access to Klasha Sessions development training courses
• Diesel and fuel allowance for remote working
• Work-from-anywhere weeks: Work from anywhere for three weeks in a year
• Paid birthday day off
• Team building events
• Bank holidays swap
• Access to mental health wellness services
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off.