Brand Designer

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Brand Designer will contribute to raising the visibility of Inkomoko within our existing and prospective stakeholders across all our locations.

Reporting to the Director of Communications & Storytelling, the Brand Designer responsibilities include:

• Evolve the visual system and design language (color, typography, iconography, use of the three O’s, photography style) to align with the new website and brand personality.
• Develop and manage a brand toolkit and design governance system - ensuring templates, social cards, event collateral, and country-level adaptations stay consistent and high quality.
• Champion brand guardianship through periodic audits, feedback loops, and design QA processes across all communications outputs (digital, print, field activations).
• Collaborate with the Campaigns and Storytelling teams to concept and design integrated visual campaigns that strengthen thematic areas such as “Solutions Found Here,” Financial Inclusion for Refugees, and Community as Superpower.
• Develop signature visual styles for high-visibility events (Africa Forum on Displacement, Annual Report, TED Talk, FT Summit) to reinforce leadership positioning.
• Create modular storytelling templates (infographics, social motion graphics, pitch decks, publications) that scale across teams and markets.
• Design and roll out staff empowerment tools - guides, templates, Canva kits, and training sessions to enable non-designers to produce on-brand content.
• Partner with Communications leadership to introduce a visual review framework and maintain brand KPIs (visual consistency, audience recall, engagement lift).
• Mentor junior designers and collaborate cross-functionally (Digital, Media, Programs) to ensure brand coherence and innovation as Inkomoko expands regionally.
• Preparing and maintaining repository of templates including offline web pages, flyers, brochures, catalogs, training documents, newsletters, factsheets, PowerPoint presentations, briefs, and any other business development material
• Creating and managing Inkomoko image and video library.

Requirements

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Brand Designer will be passionate about how business can be a force for social change, and will be able to translate that passion effectively and efficiently into compelling visual messages along the Inkomoko brand.

Technical competencies:

• BA in Brand Design, Design Communication, or related field
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles
• Typography knowledge
• Multimedia content development
• Media production, communication, and dissemination techniques
• Creativity and originality
• Fluency of ideas
• Attention to detail, adaptability & flexibility
• Client facing communication
• Organization, ability to juggle multiple projects
• Self-directed and good at teamwork

Core CompetenciesWe are looking for someone who;

• Leads Teams - Aligns the team with common objectives derived from the organizational strategy, fosters a shared mindset, and celebrates wins while recognizing team efforts.
• Builds Trust - Holds self and others accountable by clearly outlining responsibilities, tracking results, delegating effectively, building independence and demonstrating care for others, and being consistent in actions.
• Relationship Management - Establishes and maintains strong relationships with key stakeholders, partners, and community leaders, while anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders.

Benefits

WHAT YOU’LL GET

This role is inside a high-growth, mission-driven social enterprise. By joining, you’ll access:

• Competitive salary, and potential Performance-based bonus
• Incredible company culture, with opportunities for learning and growth
• Diverse colleagues across the region, and policies that demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion
• Ability to make a significant social impact to your community
• Health insurance for self and family
• Staff savings and provident fund, negotiated bank rates for long-term employees
• Generous annual leave, parental leave, and sabbatical options.

Skills Required:

• Design / Art / Fashion / Media
• Communication / Pr / Journalism