Brand Designer

Interswitch Group

About Interswitch

Interswitch is an Africa-focused integrated digital payments and commerce company that facilitates the electronic circulation of money as well as the exchange of value between individuals and organizations on a timely and consistent basis. Our vision is to build an Africa where payment is a seamless part of everyday life.

Job Purpose

The Brand Designer supports the Senior Brand Designer and the creative team in executing design tasks and projects that contribute to the company's visual and messaging identity. Working under supervision, they assist in creating visual assets for digital platforms and marketing materials, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and standards. Their role involves learning and applying design principles, typography, color theory, and composition to produce high-quality design work that reflects the brand's ethos.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation and management of the company's visual identity elements under supervision.
• Output: Support in maintaining a visual identity manual for consistency in branding materials.

• Execute design tasks and projects under guidance, learning from senior team members.
• Output: Contribute to delivering design work aligned with the brand's ethos and standards.

• Support in designing marketing and communication materials, ensuring they align with brand guidelines.
• Output: Assist in producing creative materials across digital and print platforms.

• Collaborate with different teams to understand brand consistency requirements and company initiatives.
• Output: Participate in establishing communication channels for consistent brand representation.

• Stay informed about industry trends and learn from senior team members about design innovations.
Output: Contribute ideas and learn how to apply trend-informed strategies in design work.

Tasks

Assist in Design Strategy Implementation:

• Support senior designers in implementing design strategies by executing design tasks and projects according to established strategies.
• Collaborate with the creative team to ensure alignment with design direction and brand objectives.

• Participate in design reviews led by senior designers, offering input and feedback on designs to refine and improve quality.
• Assist in iterating on designs based on feedback and requirements from stakeholders.

• Attend team meetings to understand project briefs, timelines, and deliverables.
• Contribute creative ideas and suggestions during brainstorming sessions and collaborative discussions.

• Assist senior designers in project planning, including organizing tasks, setting timelines, and allocating resources effectively.
• Execute design tasks within project timelines, ensuring adherence to quality standards and brand guidelines.

• Communicate project progress and updates to internal stakeholders under the guidance of senior designers.
• Seek clarification on design requirements and feedback from stakeholders as needed.

• Follow established brand guidelines and standards while working on design projects.
• Seek clarification from senior designers or brand managers to ensure compliance with brand requirements.

• Conduct quality checks on design deliverables to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with project requirements.
Assist in resolving design issues and refining designs based on quality control feedback.

Behavioural Competencies

• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Learning and Adaptation
• Attention to Detail
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Emotional Intelligence
Continuous Learning

Technical Competencies

• Basic Visual Design Skills
• Understanding of Branding Principles
• Digital Design Basics
• Familiarity with Marketing and Advertising Concepts
• Basic Project Management Understanding
• Trend Awareness (Learning)
Basic Multimedia Design Understanding

Education

• Common fields of study include Architecture, Human-Computer Interaction, Marketing, Industrial Design, Computer Science, or a related field.
• This provides a foundational understanding of human behavior, research methods, and business principles.

• Certifications in areas like UX Design, Marketing, Design, Agile Methodologies, or Project Management can enhance a candidate's profile.
• They demonstrate a commitment to staying current with industry trends and methodologies.

• Continuous learning through workshops, seminars, and online courses in subjects like data science, user experience design, and product management strategies is beneficial.
This shows an ongoing commitment to keeping skills and knowledge up-to-date.

Experience

• 5+ years of relevant experience. This duration allows for foundational learning and practical application of design principles in real-world projects.
• Basic understanding of design principles, including typography, color theory, layout, and composition, gained through academic coursework or internships.
• Experience with design software, such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) or similar tools, demonstrating proficiency in creating visual assets.
• Exposure to brand design, including assisting in the creation of visual elements for digital platforms and marketing materials, under the guidance of senior designers.
• Collaboration skills, working effectively within a creative team, following design briefs, and contributing ideas to projects.
• Interest in learning multimedia design, including motion graphics, interactive design, and video production, to enhance skills and capabilities.
• Basic client interaction skills, participating in client meetings, understanding project requirements, and assisting in presenting design concepts.
• Awareness of brand guidelines, adhering to established brand standards and guidelines while contributing to maintaining brand consistency.
Willingness to learn and adapt, staying updated with design trends, software updates, and industry best practices through self-learning and training opportunities.

Application

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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