Graphic Designer

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Soweto Youth Initiative is looking a creative and motivated Graphic Designer to produce engaging, eye-catching, and on-brand digital projects for Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. The Graphic Designer will be responsible for generating original content using existing brand assets to superpower our impact on social media (and, at times, around the country with print projects). The Graphic Designer will also help execute social media campaigns aimed at scaling some of Soweto Youth Initiative’s programs including the feeding program and the children program. The designer will also periodically help with managing Soweto Youth Initiatives’s website.


Roles

.Working closely with the Social Media Manager, execute a long-term strategy for soweto youth initiative presence on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn

· Ideate and execute designs for a wide variety of digital and print projects, including social media graphics, infographics, videos, digital ads, flyers, etc.

· As needed, support the Social Media Manager in brainstorming and strategy discussions to develop cohesive digital strategies and promote engagement

· Communicate effectively to all stakeholders including interns, volunteers, and colleagues

Skills and Qualifications:

· Demonstrated portfolio of work that displays talent, creativity, and vision

· Keen eye for design and experience implementing organizational brand standards

· Proficiency in Adobe suite (particularly Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign) and Canva

· Understanding of Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn

· Ability to turn out graphics quickly

· Strong attention to detail

· Independent worker

· Organized, able to multitask, as well as balance multiple deadlines

· Passionate about Soweto youth initiative’s mission and vision.