Description
About the Job
Klasha is a financial technology company on a mission to build cross-border payment solutions for African consumers. It was founded to make consumer goods online more accessible to customers across Africa.
At Klasha, we believe that consumers in Africa should have the same frictionless access to the goods they want regardless of their geographic location.
The Klasha checkout allows international retailers to sell seamlessly into the African continent and accept payments online in local African currencies. We accept African money methods including: card payments, USSD, bank transfer, mobile money and M-Pesa.
We also offer end-to-end logistics for our retailers, tackling the complex maze of last-mile logistics on the continent so they don't have to.
You will work closely with the marketing team, video producers and other key stakeholders to brainstorm and create high-quality video content that reflects branding priorities.
You must have motion graphic design experience and will be producing both static and animated content.
You will translate Klasha’s requirements into stunning and engaging designs and also bring your creativity and fresh ideas to our online marketing efforts by creating impressive visuals that are attention-getting and on-brand.
You will design graphics for use in media products such as magazines, labels, advertising and signage.
What You will be doing
You will:
Plan concepts by studying relevant information and materials.
Illustrate concepts by designing examples of art arrangement, size, type size and style and submitting them for approval.
Prepare finished art by operating necessary equipment and software.
Coordinate with outside agencies, art services, web designers, marketing, printers, and colleagues as necessary.
Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing tasks as needed.
Communicate with clients about layout and design.
Create a wide range of graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and websites with software such as photoshop.
Review final layouts and suggest improvements when necessary.
Requirements
What it takes to succeed in this role:
Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design or related fields.
Experience as a graphic designer or in a related field.
Prior experience with and a strong portfolio of motion graphics work
Expert-level knowledge of Adobe Suite and common motion graphics design software
A never-ending desire to learn new techniques and technology to advance your craft.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Superb visual and conceptual skills to solve problems and create novel solutions
Demonstrable graphic design skills with a strong portfolio.
Proficiency with required desktop publishing tools, including Photoshop, InDesign Quark, and Illustrator.
A strong eye for visual composition.
Effective time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
Able to give and receive constructive criticism.
Understanding of marketing, production, website design, corporate identity, product packaging, advertisements, and multimedia design.
Team members are required to come into the office at least thrice a week.
Benefits
All the latest technology you need to do your role including a laptop and accessories
Competitive salary
Fast and expanding career progression
Private health insurance
Professional development training budget
Free lunch in the office
Budget for French language classes
One-time home office set-up allowance
Hybrid; remote + office hours and flexible working conditions
Access to Klasha Sessions development training courses
Diesel and fuel allowance for remote working
Work-from-anywhere weeks: Work from anywhere for three weeks in a year
Paid birthday day off
Team building events
Bank holidays swap
Access to mental health wellness services
Paid parental leave
Paid time off.
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Department: Marketing & Communication
About the Job
Klasha is looking for an energetic Motion Graphics Designer. As part of the creative team, you create video content and various design assets for use across a variety of media, including social media and mobile platforms.
You work with a team of creative professionals, support our company goals and media initiatives, so a collaborative mindset is essential.
Our ideal candidate is an expert in a variety of Adobe products, including Adobe Photoshop and Adobe After Effects Design. You should also be an expert in other common design software.
Responsibilities
Create visually stunning video and content assets
Collaborate with creative directors and other teams to best support larger media goals
Take the initiative on projects to deliver new and innovative solutions
Adhere to brief guidelines in ways that still push creative boundaries
Create graphic templates for use by other team members and client teams
Requirements
Superb knowledge of Adobe Suite and common motion graphics design software
A strong portfolio of motion graphics work
A desire to learn new techniques and technology to advance your craft
Superb visual and conceptual skills to solve problems and create novel solutions
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Company Benefits
All the latest technology you need to do your role including a laptop and accessories
Competitive salary
Fast and expanding career progression
Private health insurance
Professional development training budget
Free lunch in the office
Budget for French language classes
One-time home office set-up allowance
Hybrid; remote + office hours and flexible working conditions
Access to Klasha Sessions development training courses
Diesel and fuel allowance for remote working
Work-from-anywhere weeks: Work from anywhere for three weeks in a year
Paid birthday day off
Team building events
Bank holidays swap inside the same month
Access to mental health wellness services
Paid parental leave
Paid time off
Interested and qualified candidates should send their portfolios to:
[email protected]
using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
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