Graphic Designer at Inkomoko

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Graphic Designer (Brand & Digital) Job in Nairobi

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Nairobi

Job Category: UX, Design & Architecture

Job Overview

Inkomoko is seeking a talented Graphic Designer (Brand & Digital) to create compelling visual content that transforms ideas, research, and data into engaging communication across digital and print platforms. The successful candidate will develop creative concepts, strengthen brand identity, and produce high-quality designs for campaigns, reports, social media, websites, events, and multimedia content.

This is an exciting opportunity for a creative professional who enjoys strategic design, visual storytelling, and working in a mission-driven organization with regional impact.

About the Employer

Inkomoko is a fast-growing social enterprise dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses across Africa. Through business advisory services, access to finance, training, and market connections, Inkomoko empowers entrepreneurs to build resilient businesses and create lasting economic opportunities in their communities.

Key Responsibilities

Creative Strategy & Concept Development

• Translate campaign objectives, audience insights, research, and written content into compelling visual concepts.
• Develop mood boards, sketches, storyboards, and creative design proposals.
• Participate in campaign planning and contribute innovative visual ideas.
• Present and explain design concepts, typography choices, layouts, and creative direction.
• Transform complex information into engaging infographics, diagrams, and visual storytelling assets.
• Continuously improve designs using stakeholder feedback and campaign performance insights.

Digital & Campaign Design

• Design engaging content for LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), TikTok, email campaigns, websites, and paid digital advertising.
• Produce social media graphics, carousel posts, advertisements, thumbnails, banners, and campaign assets.
• Design reports, proposals, brochures, presentations, one-pagers, event branding, and marketing collateral.
• Create motion graphics, video titles, animations, and multimedia assets.
• Adapt creative materials for multiple platforms, languages, devices, and country contexts.
• Prepare production-ready artwork for digital publishing and professional printing.

Brand Management

• Ensure consistent application of Inkomoko's brand identity across all communications.
• Develop reusable templates, design systems, and creative libraries.
• Review creative work produced by colleagues, vendors, and consultants to maintain quality standards.
• Apply accessibility principles, including readable typography, colour contrast, subtitles, and mobile-friendly layouts.
• Ensure ethical use of imagery and compliance with copyright, licensing, and consent requirements.

Collaboration & Project Management

• Manage multiple creative projects, deadlines, revisions, and stakeholder expectations.
• Collaborate with writers, social media specialists, multimedia producers, and communications teams.
• Provide design guidance on production requirements, timelines, and creative solutions.
• Maintain organized design files, templates, archives, and editable assets.
• Stay updated on design trends, emerging technologies, AI-powered creative tools, and platform updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Fine Arts, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in graphic design, brand design, or visual communication.

Required Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Working knowledge of Figma.
• Experience developing editable templates in Canva.
• Strong understanding of typography, layout, colour theory, composition, and information design.
• Digital and social media content design.
• Brand identity development and design systems.
• Responsive design for desktop, tablet, and mobile platforms.
• Print production and artwork preparation.
• Excellent visual storytelling and infographic design skills.
• Strong project management and organizational abilities.
• High attention to detail and quality assurance.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, or other motion graphics software.
• Experience designing research reports, publications, and data visualizations.
• Photography, illustration, or advanced photo editing skills.
• Familiarity with AI-powered creative tools and responsible AI usage.
• Experience working across multiple countries, cultures, or languages.
• Knowledge of French, Arabic, Amharic, Kinyarwanda, Kiswahili, or other regional languages is an added advantage.

Why You Should Apply

Joining Inkomoko offers the opportunity to work in a high-impact, mission-driven organization that supports entrepreneurs across Africa. You'll collaborate with talented regional teams, work on meaningful communication campaigns, and enjoy professional growth in a creative environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive health insurance for you and your family.
• Staff savings and provident fund.
• Negotiated banking benefits for long-term employees.
• Generous annual leave, parental leave, and sabbatical options.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Inclusive and collaborative workplace culture.
• Opportunity to create lasting social impact across the region.

Application Tips

To increase your chances of being shortlisted:

• Include a professional portfolio showcasing branding, digital campaigns, social media graphics, reports, and print designs.
• Highlight measurable achievements from previous design projects.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, Canva, and motion graphics tools.
• Showcase experience in brand development, visual storytelling, and campaign design.
• Tailor your CV to emphasize creativity, strategic thinking, collaboration, and project management.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application through Inkomoko's online recruitment portal.

https://jobs.workable.com/view/cD7duMYY6cHSJeXVyz1r6e/graphic-designer-in-nairobi-at-inkomoko?utm_source=MyJobMag

Application Method: Apply online before the position is filled.