Senior Graphic Designer at Kenya Yearbook

Job Description

Senior Graphic Designer at Kenya Yearbook

VACANCY No. KYEB/06/2024

Senior Graphic Designer will be responsible to the Assistant Manager Production.

Job Description

• Creating animations/graphics;
• Developing graphics for product illustrations, branding materials, and websites;
• Creating visual concepts;
• Designing artwork required by KYEB e.g. flyers, brochures, posters, calendars and logos;
• Designing content required for social media purposes such as mail shots, e-banners, landing pages, postings and updates;
• Being aware of emerging technologies in new media to ensure quality design output at all times;
• Submitting regular reports that relate to all graphics design and web design/ development tasks upon completion and implementation.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade an officer must have:

• Minimum for (4) years’ work experience in relevant position;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Art and Design/Fine Art or Graphic Design Option.
• Higher Diploma in Art and Design/Fine Art or Graphic Design.
• Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks

 Key Competencies and skills

• Conversant with lithographic and screen-printing process
• Good communication skills
• Creativity
• Ability to work with minimal Supervision
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work with strict deadlines.

Method of Application

Each application should be accompanied with copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials, curriculum vitae including details of their day time contacts, current remuneration, notice period required to take up appointment, email and telephone contacts of three (3) referees familiar with the applicant’s qualifications and work experience.

Closing Date

All applications should be received on or before Tuesday 14th May 2024 by 5.00 PM.

NOTE:

• Shortlisted candidates will be required to present originals of the following documents during the interviews;
  • National Identity Card;
  • Academic and Professional Certificates and transcripts;
  • Any other supporting documents and testimonials.
• The successful candidate shall be required to provide the following documents before issuance of the offer letter in compliance with Chapter 6 of the Constitution 2010:
• Valid certificate of good conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
  • Self-declaration form duly executed by the Ethics & Anti – Corruption Commission.
  • A tax compliance certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
  • Clearance certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
  • Clearance certificate from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted using postal and /or email address or telephone contacts provided in their application form and Canvassing of any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
• Kenya Yearbook Editorial Board is an equal opportunity employer. Women, marginalized and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply.

Senior Graphic Designer at Kenya Yearbook