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Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Head of Marketing

 Graphics and Motion Designer   

Organisation: Nation Media Group (NMG)

About the Company:

The Nation Media Group is the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in print, broadcast and digital media, which attract and serve unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. Nation Media Group is Uganda’s most influential media house, operating the Daily Monitor. Saturday Monitor and Sunday Monitor newspapers, 93.3 KFM, 90.4 Dembe FM, NTV Uganda, Spark TV, Nation Courier Service and the Monitor Business Directory.

Job Summary:   The Graphics and Motion Designer is responsible for the creative process from initial briefing, concept development. through to the production of final artwork across digital and print platforms. The role focuses on developing innovative design solutions that elevate the brand’s visibility while ensuring consistency with corporate identity guidelines.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the creative process: From briefing to final execution, ensure all deliverables meet brand guidelines, quality standards. timelines, and budget requirements.
• Design and execute across various mediums: Create visually compelling designs for digital, print, social media, motion graphics, and video content.
• Maintain design standards: Set and enforce style
• guidelines to ensure consistency across all projects.
• Creative ideation: Work from briefs and generate original concepts that align with the overall marketing strategy.
• Project management: Track progress, ensure timely delivery. and meet all project deadlines.
• Quality control: Maintain a high standard of creativity and accuracy in all designs, ensuring alignment with brand objectives.
• Collaborate with teams: Work closely with brand managers, product editors, and program controllers to understand campaign objectives and deliver effective creative solutions.
• Client-focused service: Ensure a quick response to design-related feedback and revisions, with a maximum two-hour turnaround for addressing any complaints.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Academic: Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial and Fine Arts. Graphic Design, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Experience: 3-5 years of professional experience in graphic design and motion graphics.

Core Competencies

• Proficiency in graphic design. animation, and typography software (InDesign experience and Photoshop experience are an added advantage)
• Expertise in digital-first content creation, including social media, websites, and motion graphics.
• Strong creativity and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of current design trends and a passion for innovation.
• Ability to communicate creative concepts clearly, both verbally and visually.
• Attention to detail and accuracy, ensuring high-quality execution.

How to Apply:

If you believe that you are our ideal candidate, please submit your application, detailed CV and academic documents with a daytime telephone number as one PDF document. quoting the position you have applied for in the subject line to the HR Manager-NMGU, Monitor Publications Limited at resourcing@ug.nationmedia.com

NB: Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 18th October 2024

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