Creative Designer Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Position: Creative Designer

Location: Nairobi

Industry: Transport & Trade

Our client, a leading transport solutions provider with a wide network and vast experience in logistics services that include Air charters(Air Cargo), Road Cargo Transportation, Courier Services, and Clearing & Forwarding is urgently seeking to hire a talented and results oriented Creative Designer.

The Creative Designer will be based in Nairobi, Kenya offices and will report to The Corporate Team Lead.

Duties and Responsibilities

• He/she will work with the marketing and ICT teams to create various materials for advertising and brand visibility.
• He she will also handle the business’s social media pages providing up to date content and engagement with the business clients.
• Design/update artwork for print material required e.g. flyers, brochures, posters, newsletters, information packs etc.
• Design artwork for Media/PR – billboards, newspaper articles etc.
• Design regular content required for social media purposes such as mailshots, e-banners, landing pages, postings and updates
• Creating and editing of video clips for publishing on social media
• Maintain brand consistency throughout all marketing design projects
• Generate ideas to portray concepts and advertise products/services
• Prepare final layout of copy and artwork for all branded materials
• Building and maintaining archive of all design assets
• Be aware of emerging technologies in new media to ensure quality design output at all times
• Submit regular reports that relate to all graphics design tasks upon completion and implementation

Key Competencies & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design or a related field from a recognized institution
• Must have at least 2 – 3 years’ experience in a similar role
• Fluent in Adobe Creative Cloud, including Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, After Effects and a plus is Dreamweaver
• Photography and photo editing skills
• Video editing skills
• Digital illustration skills are a plus
• Passion for visual design and learning new methods of designing for digital experiences.
• Strong communicator who thinks creatively,
• Detail-oriented and are able to meet tight deadlines
• Takes a customer-driven approach to creating marketing and advertising materials
• Digital marketing skills on online platforms is desirable

To apply, send your CV and cover letter only to recruitment@linkarkconsultants.com before close of business 6th November 2018.

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