Role overview
What you'll be stepping into
The Main Campus is seeking a creative, hardworking, and detail-oriented Design and Graphics Assistant to support the University's communications, branding, digital content, and public relations activities.
The successful candidate will be responsible for producing high-quality visual content for print and digital platforms, supporting social media campaigns, maintaining brand consistency, assisting with website and multimedia content, and providing creative support for institutional events and communication activities.
The Design and Graphics Assistant will support the University's visual communication and public relations activities by creating engaging and professional designs for both digital and print platforms.
The role involves graphic design, social media content creation, branding, website and multimedia support, event promotion, photography, basic video editing, and collaboration with academic and administrative departments.
The successful candidate should be creative, innovative, highly organised, professional, and able to deliver quality work within agreed timelines.
Key Responsibilities
Graphic Design Support
Design and produce digital and print materials, including posters, flyers, banners, and infographics.
Create visual materials that support the University's academic and community outreach activities.
Support the preparation and formatting of communication materials as directed by the supervisor.
Revise existing designs based on feedback and communication requirements.
Prepare creative artwork suitable for both print and digital publication.
Social Media Content Support
Prepare visual content for platforms including TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter), Facebook, and LinkedIn.
Support online campaigns promoting academic programmes and University events.
Develop visual materials that effectively communicate institutional messages.
Maintain an organised archive of digital content.
Branding and Visual Identity
Maintain consistency in the University's visual identity.
Ensure correct use of logos, typography, colour schemes, and messaging.
Apply institutional branding standards across digital and print materials.
Website and Multimedia Support
Design, update, and maintain visual and multimedia content for University websites.
Ensure website visual content is accurate, relevant, and user-friendly.
Assist with photo editing when required.
Support basic video clipping and editing activities.
Event Promotion and Coverage
Assist in preparing promotional materials for University events.
Support event photography and videography.
Assist with basic editing of photographs and video content.
Help document and promote institutional events through appropriate visual content.
Collaboration and Institutional Support
Work collaboratively with academic and administrative departments to meet their communication and promotional needs.
Provide design support for admissions, marketing, and public relations activities.
Work independently while also providing creative support to the wider communications team.
Other Duties
Perform any other official duties assigned from time to time.
Complete assigned tasks within agreed deadlines and to the required professional standards.
Key Attributes and Competencies
The successful candidate should demonstrate:
Strong creativity and visual communication skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
Ability to produce high-quality artwork for print and digital platforms.
Strong knowledge of graphic design principles.
Good understanding of branding and visual identity.
Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
Strong organisational and time-management skills.
Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
High level of integrity and commitment.
Professional attitude and conduct.
Innovative and proactive approach to assigned tasks.
Willingness to go beyond basic expectations when delivering assigned work.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Commitment to Christian values and faith.
Minimum Requirements
A good Bachelor's degree, with at least a 2:1, in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Multimedia Design, Fine Arts, or a related field from a recognised institution of higher learning.
At least 2 years of experience in graphic design, visual communication, or a related field.
High level of integrity and commitment.
Ability to creatively prepare artwork for print and digital publication.
Ability to work independently and provide support to a wider team.
Ability to pay close attention to detail and deliver tasks to a high professional standard.
Must maintain a professional manner.
Must be a committed and practising Christian.
Desirable Skills
The following will be an added advantage:
Knowledge of photography.
Photo-editing skills.
Basic video-editing skills.
Experience creating content for social media platforms.
Experience supporting institutional events and digital campaigns.
Who Should Apply?
This opportunity is suitable for creative and experienced graphic designers, visual communication professionals, multimedia designers, and related creative professionals who can produce engaging content for both digital and print platforms.
Candidates should have strong design skills, excellent attention to detail, the ability to meet deadlines, and an interest in supporting the University's communications, marketing, admissions, public relations, and community outreach activities.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should follow the institution's official recruitment process for the Design and Graphics Assistant position at the Main Campus.
Application Deadline: Not provided in the information supplied.
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