Assistant – Graphic Design

Want to work for one of the largest charities of its kind in Africa? Do you have a passion for creative design and marketing? If so, keep reading…

About Us
The School of St Jude is a pioneering leader in charitable education within Africa. Every year we give 1,800 students with free, quality education, 100’s of graduates with access to higher education and provide more than 20,000 government school students with quality teachers. St Jude’s is funded by generous supporters from around the world who make our mission of giving bright, poor Tanzanian students a free, quality education possible.

Who you are
A creative, visual thinker with a keen eye for detail.
Thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy working as part of a team.
Passionate about using design to make a positive impact.
Possess exceptional organizational skills.
You go to sleep at night dreaming about innovative ways to connect with stakeholders with vibrant and engaging marketing materials.
Results driven! You think beyond design, considering the outcome and are interested in how effective your designs are I achieving the intended outcome. Did people click? Did they scroll? Did they grab a brochure? Did it catch their eye?
What you’ll do
Implement the school’s brand style guide: Ensure visual consistency across all channels.
Create visual concepts and designs: Develop engaging materials for various platforms.
Produce high-quality graphic content: Use design software for print and digital graphics.
Ensure timely response to creative requests: Prioritize and deliver designs promptly.
Collaborate with teams to meet objectives: Work closely to support goals and projects.
Improve effectiveness of marketing through design: Understand the impact of layout on conversion and key metrics of digital marketing
What we’re looking for
A certificate, diploma or degree in Graphic Design or relevant design field.
Proficiency in design software including InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator, MS Office.
Experience working within brand guidelines.
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills in both English and Swahili.
Strong desire to learn, try new things, and problem-solve.
Some experience with CMS such as WordPress and email marketing systems such as BeePro or Mailchimp
Why us
The opportunity to use your talents and expertise to fight poverty through education and make a positive impact in Tanzania
A flexible and supportive community of international and local employees
Ample opportunities for career progression and development
Mid-morning tea and lunch (during working days)