Creative Designer

Job Details

SafeBoda is hiring a Creative Designer based in Kampala to translate briefs, campaign ideas and brand messages into clear, engaging and on-brand visual communication across digital, print, outdoor, in-app and other customer touchpoints. The designer manages projects from initial concept and layout through feedback, artwork preparation and final delivery, consistently applying SafeBoda's visual identity.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Translate creative briefs and copy into strong visual concepts and design executions
• Design campaign assets for social media, digital advertising, email, in-app communication, websites, print, outdoor advertising and point-of-sale materials
• Develop sketches, mood boards, layouts, mock-ups and storyboards to communicate creative direction
• Apply SafeBoda's visual identity consistently across all designs including colour, typography, imagery and layout
• Create campaign key visuals and adapt them accurately across different formats, sizes and platforms
• Produce illustrations, icons, infographics and other graphic elements where required
• Edit short-form videos for social media, digital advertising and in-app communication and create motion graphics and simple animations including animated text, transitions and logo treatments
• Resize and optimize videos for different digital platforms while maintaining visual quality
• Select, edit and retouch images to meet creative and technical standards
• Present design concepts clearly and explain creative thinking; incorporate feedback while maintaining quality and consistency
• Collaborate with copywriters, marketers, product teams, photographers, videographers and external production partners
• Maintain organised working files, templates and an accessible library of approved brand assets
• Review proofs, samples and final outputs to ensure accuracy and quality before publication or production
• Stay informed about current design, video and motion-graphics trends, tools and techniques

Qualifications, Skills and Requirements

• Proficient use of InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, CapCut or other visual design and wire-framing tools with supporting portfolio; additional certifications or industry-specific training is a plus
• Hands-on experience with logo design, typography, color, web layout design, video and print production, image selection and package design
• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, marketing or related field as an added advantage
• High level of accountability and motivation, strong interpersonal skills, time and project management
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, leadership skill, innovation and creativity
• Receptiveness to feedback, ability to deliver under tight deadlines, flexibility and adaptability
• Minimum 1 year experience