INTERN GRAPHIC DESIGNER

The Kenya Institute of Management (KIM) is the hub of management and leadership excellence providing the highest quality professional and institutional development programs for greater growth and expanded opportunities.  Our mission is to steer and champion excellence, integrity and competitiveness in individuals and organizations throughout Africa and beyond.  

The Institute hereby seeks to recruit results-oriented and self-driven experienced professional to join our team for the position below:

INTERN GRAPHIC DESIGNER

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The role of the Intern Graphic Designer is to assist in design and developing marketing and communications creatives for the Institute and other clients. The position holder will report to the Graphic Designer and will liaise closely with various sections, to ensure that work is appropriately done in line with laid out guidelines and delivered within agreed timelines.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES / KEY RESULT AREAS:

1. Assist in developing creative graphic designs for Institute’s print and online media. 

     This will include, direct mail-shots, social media graphics, posters, flyers, brochures, 

     and other marketing and communication materials as needed

2. Receive and execute briefs from the Chief Creative Designer (both internal and external), 

    ensuring high quality creatives  within expected timelines

3. Effective manage work-flow to meet design deadlines for all creatives required

4. Manage resources within the section effectively

5. Constant research of various design concepts to ensure fresh and innovative creatives for all marketing 

    and communications needs

6. Participate in the development of media/photo library to service all creatives both internal and external.

7. Archive and back up all creatives effectively and in a timely manner

8. Ensure that a daily log of incoming and executed design jobs is well kept

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED:

• University degree in Graphic Design or Diploma in Graphic Design 
•  Fresh Graduates are encouraged to apply
• Excellent computer skills especially Adobe In-design suite
• Good publishing and printing knowledge
• Excellent creative skills
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills 
• Ability to scan and manipulate images 
• Highly creative, and passionate about exploring new ideas.
• Ability to work within strict deadlines.
• Excellent planning, organization and presentation skills.

Interested candidates are advised to send their CV and Portfolio to the email address: 

recruitment@kim.ac.ke with the title INTERN GRAPHIC DESIGNER to reach us by 19th October, 2019.

In addition, please attach a curriculum vitae that contains details of your qualifications, experience and 

positions held relevant to this role. Include your day and evening telephone numbers, email address,