Graphics Designer

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Organization: Independent News & Media PLC

Deadline: 08 Apr 2025

Job Description

Independent News & Media Plc. is a publisher of the business weekly Fortune, reputable for its comprehensive coverage of business, investment, and economic issues across various platforms, including print, digital, video, and audio. Our commitment to delivering high-quality journalism is matched by our dedication to innovative design and compelling visual storytelling. We are currently looking for a creative and talented Graphics Designer to join our team and help us bring our visual content to life.

Job Summary:

 We are seeking a skilled Graphics Designer to create visually compelling graphics and layouts for a variety of digital and print media. The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio showcasing their design capabilities and a passion for creating engaging and innovative designs.

Key Responsibilities:

• – Develop and design visual assets for websites, social media, marketing materials, and other digital platforms.
• – Collaborate with the marketing and content teams to ensure design consistency and brand alignment.
• – Create and design various materials for digital and print.
• – Collaborate with fellow designers to develop new approaches for creating more-expressive graphics for the company.
• – Maintain and enhance existing design templates and assets.
• – Stay up-to-date with design trends and software updates.
• – Manage multiple design projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• – Change/Amend the designs based on feedback.

Requirements:

• – Proven experience as a Graphics Designer or similar role.
• – Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and other relevant design software.
• – Strong portfolio demonstrating creativity, design skills, and attention to detail.
• – Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with a team.
• – Ability to work in an organized manner and meet deadlines
• – Knowledge of web design principles and experience with both print and digital media is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• – Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field.
• – Experience with motion graphics or video editing is a plus.
• – Familiarity with UX/UI design principles.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and a link to your portfolio to: https://careers.addisfortune.info/#job-openings-fortune, under the “Graphics Designer” slot. In your cover letter, tell us why you are interested about this opportunity and how your skills and experience align with our needs.

*Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further screening and interviews.

Female applicants are highly encouraged.*