Multimedia Designer

Role Summary

The Multimedia Designer will create engaging and visually appealing multimedia content across various platforms, including digital and print. This role requires a highly creative individual with strong technical skills in graphic design, video editing, and animation. The Multimedia Designer will collaborate closely with content managers and other team members to develop high-quality multimedia assets that effectively communicate brand messages and enhance the user experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Visual Design: Create visually appealing graphics, illustrations, infographics, logos, and other visual elements for digital and print materials, ensuring brand consistency across all design assets.
• Animation & Video Production: Conceptualize, script, shoot, and edit videos for various purposes. Create and design digital images, video animations, and textual animations.
• Collaboration: Work closely with content managers and cross-functional teams (program management, community managers, developers) to generate creative ideas and concepts.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure all creative assets meet a high-quality score (e.g., 95%) and are platform appropriate.
• Project Management: Manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet tight deadlines, prioritize tasks effectively, and adapt to changing project requirements.
• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrate proficiency in graphic design software, video editing tools, and animation software.

Role Requirements:

• Education: Degree or Diploma in Multimedia Design, Graphic Design, or a related field.
• Experience: Proven experience as a Multimedia Designer or a similar role.
• Portfolio: A strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of multimedia projects.
• Skills:
  • Proficiency in industry-standard design and multimedia software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite).
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Strong attention to detail and a high level of creativity.
  • Effective time management and project management skills.

Company Overview – Scanad:

Established in 1982, Scanad operates across three key markets in East Africa and manages brands across Pan-Africa through affiliate partners. Scanad is the first and only award-winning "African Agency" originating from Sub-Saharan Africa. With over four decades of experience, Scanad has developed a sharp understanding of influencing consumer behavior across various industry segments.

Scanad provides a full range of marketing services, including strategy development, creative development, design, digital marketing (including IPO communication planning), and social media management. The agency works with leading global companies such as Unilever, Diageo, Shell, and KLM, as well as prominent African businesses like Safaricom, Equity Bank, KCB, and APA.