Are you a design wizard with a love for bold ideas, killer visuals, and attention to the little things that make big impact? If you're looking to flex your creative muscles and grow your skills in a fast-paced, collaborative playground — we’ve got the perfect canvas for you!
At Mukuru, we’re on the hunt for a passionate Junior to Mid-Level Designer to join our buzzing design team. You’ll get stuck into a variety of projects — from slick digital ads and scroll-stopping social media posts, to print pieces that turn heads.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Create compelling and visually engaging designs for both print and digital mediums (web, social media, email, marketing materials, etc.).
- Assist in the development and execution of design concepts, ensuring they align with brand guidelines and project goals.
- Design layouts, graphics, typography, and illustrations for various marketing materials such as brochures, flyers, social media posts, websites, and digital ads.
- Work with the Design Manager and cross-functional teams to conceptualize and iterate design ideas.
- Manage multiple design projects simultaneously while adhering to deadlines and project specifications.
- Ensure consistency across all design deliverables and maintain quality control.
- Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute fresh ideas to the design process.
- Collaborate with other team members to ensure design solutions are integrated smoothly across all platforms.
- Stay current on design trends, tools, and techniques to continually elevate the quality of design output.
What You Bring to the Party:
- 2–4 years of design experience with a portfolio that shows your flair
- Adobe Creative Suite wizardry (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign = yes please!)
- Strong grasp of design fundamentals — typography, layout, color theory
- Bonus points for motion graphics, video editing or animation skills
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Experience designing for web, UI/UX, and social media is a huge plus
- Team player with great communication and time-management skills
- A curious mind and a can-do, will-learn attitude
Why You’ll Love Working With Us:
- A vibrant, creative team that actually loves what they do
- Big opportunities for growth and development
- A dynamic role across multiple platforms and projects
- Hybrid work setup for the best of both worlds
- And… your work will actually make an impact
To Apply:
Please submit your cv, portfolio, and a brief cover letter outlining your design experience and why you're a great fit for this role.
I am sure you are reading this job description and meet majority of the criteria BUT you may also still not be 100% comfortable in applying. We believe that there is a place for everyone under the Mukuru sun and we want YOU to contribute to our diverse tapestry of talent. So come on, take a leap of faith, and send your application if you meet majority of our requirements. Remember to include a snippet of how you will bring value and help us build a future of success that will help us determine where and how you may best be suited” Maybe you are just the future Mukurian we need!!
Should you be appointed in a remote/work from home role at Mukuru, it is your responsibility to ensure that you have uninterrupted internet connectivity and a ‘work-like’ environment at your home location, in order to deliver your best in terms of performance, productivity and service to our customers.
If you do not receive any response after two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
NB: ALL STAFF APPOINTMENTS WILL BE MADE WITH DUE CONSIDERATION OF THE COMPANY’S DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION PLANS
