Junior Multimedia Designer

Are you a creative designer who can bring ideas to life through illustrations, infographics, and motion graphics? Do you know how to turn data into engaging visuals and learning content that captivates audiences? Can you storyboard, animate, and edit video and audio into polished, impactful material? Are you confident working within brand guidelines while still delivering fresh, innovative designs? Do you thrive under pressure, balancing multiple projects with precision, creativity, and collaboration? If so, then this could be the role for you.

ABOUT ALX AFRICA

ALX Africa, a non-profit organisation under the ALX Foundation, is dedicated to unlocking the potential of Africa's digital future. Formerly part of Sand Tech Holdings, we've embarked on an independent journey to provide world-class tech skills training and career acceleration programmes. Our mission is to bridge the digital divide, upskill and reskill talent, and create a generation of innovative leaders. By 2030, we aim to empower 2 million Africans to secure sustainable tech careers.

With hubs in 8 cities across Africa and counting, we provide safe access to quality learning and a dedicated network of expert instructors. Our innovative programmes equip learners with the practical skills and knowledge needed to succeed in today's rapidly evolving tech industry. Through a combination of rigorous coursework, industry partnerships, and hands-on projects, we prepare our students for in-demand roles in software engineering, data science, and cybersecurity.

We achieve this by:

• Providing young professionals with access to the most in-demand tech skills that will power the future.
• Empowering the next generation of technology innovators, entrepreneurs, and business leaders through challenging, real-world coursework.
• Building a lifelong, impactful community of tech professionals that support them at all stages of their career journey.

Visit our website www.alxafrica.com to learn more about our digital revolution.

ABOUT THE ROLE

ALX Africa is now looking for a Junior Multimedia Designer to support the Creative Production team in the Learning Department, working remotely.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and assemble illustrations, either for static end-use or layered for later animation.
• Design infographics and data visualizations for learning material.
• Design and correctly utilize templates for client CI elements, such as presentations, documents, and email collaterals.
• Design new and utilize existing motion graphic elements, such as video branding templates and kinetic typography overlays.
• Storyboard and animate 2D vector graphics, including basic character animation.
• Edit video and audio footage into cohesive videos for learning.
• Re-brand existing graphics, videos, and animations into new styles.
• Adhere to brand guidelines and ensure brand consistency in all your work.
• Perform quality control checks on your own and peers’ work.
• Enact changes to your work based on the provided feedback.
• Strong communication skills, the ability to work to strict deadlines and the ability to think and work independently.
• Act as a team player, providing support and feedback to peers, as well as contributing to the processes and ways of work of the team.
• Manage your time efficiently, and prioritize effectively when working on multiple tasks and/or projects.

REQUIREMENTS

Essential

• A Bachelor’s degree or 3-year diploma in multimedia design, graphic design, animation, motion design, or similar.
• 1-2 years experience in an agency or in-house creative studio.
• A strong multimedia portfolio displaying range across digital design, animation, and video.
• Proficiency in Adobe CC Suite (E.g. Adobe Illustrator, After Effects, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro).
• Experience in and/or willingness to rapidly upskill in interactive design and animation software (Rive).

Preferable

• Experience working in the EdTech industry.
• Working knowledge of HTML and CSS.
• Knowledge of AI-gen tools and AI-augmented creative workflows.
• Experience creating content for pan-African audiences.

Person Attributes

• Courage: Willingness to speak up, challenge the status quo, and embrace new challenges.
• Humility: Openness to learning, seeking help when needed, and a focus on serving others.
• Adventure: A passion for setting ambitious goals, tackling difficult tasks, and finding joy in the journey.
• Initiative: Proactive problem-solving, a sense of ownership, and a willingness to go above and beyond.
• Resilience: The ability to bounce back from setbacks, persevere through challenges, and emerge stronger.

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

This role is a full-time position.

WORK HOURS

The required work hours are 40 hours per week.

PREFERRED TIME ZONES

The preferred time zones are GMT to GMT+4.

Due to the considerable amount of virtual working and interaction with colleagues and customers in different physical locations internationally, it is essential that the successful applicant has the drive and ethic to succeed working fully remotely. Self-drive to communicate constantly using web collaboration and video conferencing is essential. As an employee, you will be encouraged to continually develop your capability & attain certifications to reflect your growth as an individual.

Disclaimer: ALX Africa does not charge fees or request payments at any stage of hiring. Be cautious of anyone claiming otherwise. Report suspicious activity to hiring@alxafrica.com

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