Graphics Designer

Job Description

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Fine Arts, Multimedia, or a related field
• Minimum 2–4 years of professional experience in graphic design, preferably in media, NGOs, or community-focused projects
• Strong portfolio demonstrating proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Canva and basic video/motion tools
• Experience designing for both digital platforms and print materials
• Cultural sensitivity and willingness to live and work in Karamoja
• Highly creative and passionate about using design for social change and community storytelling
• Adaptable, self-motivated, and able to deliver quality work with limited resources
• Collaborative and enthusiastic about mentoring young creatives
• Committed to ethical visual representation and MCI's mission of sustainable African medi

Responsibilities

• Design graphics, illustrations, infographics, social media visuals, posters, and campaign materials that align with MCI's brand identity
• Create visual assets for news stories, training materials, reports and community outreach activities
• Produce simple motion graphics or short video edits when needed to support storytelling
• Develop visual concepts and materials for thematic campaigns (e.g., health, climate, youth, culture)
• Design print and digital collateral for workshops, events, exhibitions, and awareness activities in Karamoja
• Ensure all designs are culturally appropriate and effectively communicate with local audiences
• Apply and maintain MCI's visual identity guidelines across all design outputs
• Contribute creative ideas to improve the visual presentation of MCI's work in rural and regional contexts
• Document local stories and activities through photography and visual recording
• Organize and maintain a digital library of design assets and visual materials from Karamoja projects
• Prepare design files for both digital and print production
• Share basic design skills and visual storytelling techniques with young journalists and apprentices during workshops and daily work
• Provide design feedback and revisions to ensure quality and consistency