Graphic Designer Recruitment at Baobab Micro Finance Bank

Baobab Group is leading digital financial inclusion group focusing on serving individuals, micro and small businesses in Africa and China. Our mission is to unleash the potential of our clients offering them simple and easy to use financial services. Founded in 2005 as Microcred, today Baobab has over a million customers and 3,800 employees operating in Burkina Faso, China, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ivory Coast, Madagascar, Mali, Nigeria, Senegal, Tunisia and Zimbabwe.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Graphic Designer
Job Location: Yaba, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Main Responsibilities

• A talented graphic / motion designer who can interpret concepts and ideas and create visual representations, in both print, online and motion media.
• The ideal candidate will have expert knowledge of current design software and be skilled in every step of the design process, from concept to final deliverable.
• Collaborating with multiple teams across the Group, the graphic / motion designer should be able to take written or spoken ideas and convert them into a design/ visuals that connects.
• The successful candidate will have a thorough understanding of branding, communications, and marketing, and be able to find the right style and layout for every project.
• Have the ability to interpret the Brand Book.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Study design briefs and determine requirements
• Conceptualize design / motion visuals based on requirements
• Prepare and present ideas for online, print and video.
• Develop illustrations, and other designs
• Use the appropriate brand colors and layouts for each graphic / motions
• Work with writers and HOD to produce final design
• Test graphics across various media
• Amend designs after feedback
• Ensure final graphics and layouts are visually appealing and in conformity with brand rules.
• Update and maintain internal databases for designs, photography, and video.
• Examine existing processes, identify flaws, and create solutions that improve design capabilities.
• Work cooperatively with marketing team to meet deadlines, stay within budget, and schedule project implementation based on workload, which may include simultaneous projects.
• Obtain input from HOD to ensure that designs meet organizational standards and brand expectations, express ideas accurately, and represent the company or client appropriately

Skills and Specifications

• HND / Degree in Graphic Arts, Design, Communications, or related field
• 0 - 2 years experience.
• Proven prior experience as a Graphic / Motion Designer as well as a strong portfolio of related projects especially with finance Industry.
• Familiarity with design software and technologies (such as Figma, Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Corel Draw, InDesign etc )
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to create motion graphics
• A keen eye for details, articulate ideas, designs, and suggestions
• Understand use of photography, stock images and adhering to regulatory frameworks.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: yadelaja@baobabgroup.com using the job position as the subject of the mail.