Graphic Designer

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position: Graphic Designer
Location: Yaoundé, Cameroon
Work Schedule: Full-Time (40 hours per week)
Organization: Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation

About the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation

The Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation seeks to catalyze Cameron’s and Africa’s socio-economic transformation by focusing on social entrepreneurship, science and technology, innovation, public health and the implementation of progressive policies that create economic opportunities for all. To expand our activities in Cameroon, we are recruiting a full-time Graphic Designer based in Yaoundé. The post holder will design graphics for media products such as magazines, newsletters, web, labels, and signage for the Foundation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Visualize and develop graphics including illustrations, logos, layouts and photos;
• Shape the visual aspects of websites, articles, magazines, reports, exhibitions and more;
• Manage typesetting, designing, and printing of materials;
• Liaising with publishers regularly to ensure deadlines are met and material is printed in the highest quality;
• Brief and advise on design style, format, print production and timescales
• Create, review and suggest improvements for final layouts;
• Prepare rough drafts of material based on an agreed brief.
• Contribute to the development of the Foundation’s Visual communication policy
• Organize and develop images to translate ideas and messages following the Foundation’s graphic chart:
• Create marketing collateral (Brochures, Flyers, Posters, Banners, Cards, Packaging, Signs, Logos, etc.).
• Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor or management.

Key Qualifications and Skills

• While entry is open to non-graduates, preference will be given to those with relevant degrees.
• A degree in Graphic Design is advantageous, although other art and design subjects will be accepted.
• At least two years of work experience and a portfolio of work to show your competencies.
• Good knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom, or photo-editing software.
• Good knowledge of Premier Pro, After Effects, Davinci Resolve (additional).
• Good mastery of the Windows and Mac Operating Systems

Key Skills

• Excellent IT skills, especially with graphic design and video editing
• Creative flair and a solid ability to translate requirements into design
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Professional approach to time, costs, and deadlines

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work without supervision.
• Ability to take initiative and complete project assignments independently and on time.
• Organizational skills and performing job requirements efficiently and orderly.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of privacy and confidentiality.

Application Process

All applications must be submitted using our online Application Portal. Interested candidates should submit the following through the application portal:

• A cover letter detailing relevant experience.
• A curriculum vitae

No application will be accepted through email. The position will be opened until filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply by January 18, 2025, for priority consideration. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.