Graphics Designer at Miva Open University

Miva Open University is an education company building a new kind of university targeted at the African region. Miva is a Pan- African Distance e-Learning University that is built on a couple of beliefs: Firstly, we believe that the traditional brick and mortar approach to tertiary education is no longer a viable option in serving learners on the African continent. This approach will not provide the capacity and efficacy for the people of the region.

We are building a university experience that can leverage excellent academic talent (wherever it is to be found) and digital technologies to create a new, fresh, more efficacious and more accessible tertiary experience. Our second belief is that this new tertiary experience must not only meet but exceed the existing way of doing things in terms of quality, efficacy and preparing learners for the future. We are uncompromising in these beliefs and this is why we are excited to speak to you.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Graphics Designer

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

Overall Function

• As the Graphics Designer, you will play a pivotal role in creating visually compelling educational materials that engage and inspire learners.
• You will collaborate with a dynamic team of educators, content developers, and technology experts to design graphics and visuals that enhance the learning experience.

Role and Responsibilities

• Create visually appealing graphics, illustrations, infographics, and layout designs for a wide range of educational materials, including online courses, textbooks, presentations, and marketing collateral.
• Collaborate with instructional designers and educators to understand educational goals and transform complex concepts into visually accessible and engaging content.
• Maintain and implement brand guidelines to ensure consistency across all educational materials, including web-based platforms, applications, and print materials.
• Incorporate multimedia elements such as animations, videos, and interactive graphics to enhance the learning experience.
• Design and format text content, ensuring readability and visual appeal. Create charts, graphs, and diagrams to illustrate educational concepts.
• Optimize graphics and visuals for various digital platforms, ensuring responsive and user-friendly designs.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including content developers, videographers, and technology specialists, to integrate graphics seamlessly into educational content.
• Review and proofread designs to maintain accuracy, consistency, and alignment with educational objectives.

Qualification and Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Multimedia, or a related field. A background in education or eLearning is a plus.
• Proficiency in graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Sketch, or similar tools.
• Strong creative and conceptual thinking, with the ability to translate complex ideas into simple, engaging visuals.
• Familiarity with design principles, typography, color theory, and layout design. Understanding of responsive web design principles is a plus.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to effectively work within multidisciplinary teams and convey design concepts.
• Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and tight deadlines in a fast-paced educational technology environment.
• A comprehensive portfolio showcasing your graphic design work, particularly in educational or eLearning contexts.

Application Closing Date
19th September, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume and a Cover Letter outlining your qualifications and experience to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.