Senior Creative Associate at EIENigeria

EiE began operations in January 2011 with grants from Omidyar Network and MacArthur Foundation. It was formally registered in July 2012. In its 13+ years as a formal organisation, EiE has been managed by an average of 6 staff members, yet its impact has been felt in Nigeria and on the African continent. 

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Creative Associate

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are looking for a self-driven individual with a strong work ethic, collaborative spirit, passionate about translating abstract ideas to pictures and the ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently.

Responsibilities
The Creative Associate will be responsible for the following:

• Conceptualize and design all visual material for EiE Nigeria, including logos, e-flyers, brochures, infographics, website images, charts, posters, reports, newsletter templates, promotional materials, invitation cards etc. for use in new and print media.
• Prepare layouts, designs, artwork and formats for use in online broadcasts, publications and/or exhibition displays.
• Creatively and spontaneously curate content – graphics, cartoons, short skits and/or videos on trending governance issues as required.
• Maintain database and retrieval system of all designs and references used in the creation of published materials.
• Design graphics to precise requirements and brief.
• Maintain a cohesive visual identity and implement branding guidelines.
• Document best practices and update branding guidelines as needed.
• Send weekly reports to the Creative Lead.
• Ability to create a well-thought-out design for briefs, proposals or instructions whilst paying attention to minute details
• Ability to convey ideas and concepts through typography, Infographics, cartoons, animation, short skits, storyboard creation
• Possess thorough knowledge of printing process
• Understand colour theory and composition to apply to traditional and new media
• Understand how different audiences respond to different images and how to integrate this understanding into the designs
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Have a professional approach to time and cost
• Ability to work well under pressure in a deadline-driven environment
• Ability to meet design task deadlines
• Ability to work and contribute effectively and efficiently in a team
• Ability to develop strong brand identity and guidelines.
• Ability to create and edit videos
• Have basic knowledge of HTML & CSS

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a related field or at least 3 years of design experience
• Proficiency with Corel Draw, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, or other visual design tools and software
• Working knowledge of design principles to apply to traditional and new media
• A strong portfolio of work of at least 30 original designs.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.