Code for Africa Illustrator Jobs in Uganda
Responsibilities:
• Creating a distinctive and world-class visual style to position CfA as a leader among its global peers.
• Elevating CfA and partner content by infusing it with unique illustrations, seamlessly integrating them into social media promotions and campaigns.
• Producing illustrations for report covers, blog posts, website banners and social media.
• Contributing illustration and design assets for social media videos.
• Enforcing a consistent, high visual standard across CfA communication platforms.
• Gathering key messaging points for each project and ensuring that all illustration concepts convey the intended information.
• You’ve worked with globally recognised brands or projects, or are able to create world class illustrations (such as Google, Vox.com, The Economist, and Rest of the world)
• Assisting in the development, implementation and maintenance of coherent brand guidelines for CfA platforms, including social media.
Required:
• Proven experience working in a similar role or field, preferably for at least 3 years
• A compelling portfolio showcasing your proficiency in various illustration techniques and styles, such as minimalism, vintage style, surrealism, and more.
• Mastery in industry-standard illustration software such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and other relevant tools.
• Strong understanding of colour theory, composition, and visual storytelling to convey ideas effectively through visuals.
• Ability to conceptualise, brainstorm and translate abstract ideas into compelling visual narratives and illustrations.
• Excellent time management
and organisational skills to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including writers and designers, to seamlessly integrate illustrations into larger creative projects.
• Familiarity with the technical aspects of print production, such as colour modes, resolution, and file formats, ensuring high-quality output for print materials.
Preferred:
• You should possess a proven ability to create engaging narratives across various platforms.
• You should have the ability to accurately and consistently complete work on schedule and with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in storyboard creation for animations, comics and multimedia projects.
• You’re experienced with digital collaboration tools, including Slack, Google Drive, Trello and Airtable.
Language and Location Requirements:
• Location: Anywhere in Africa
• Primary languages: English
• Preferred but not required: Amharic, Arabic, Hausa, French, Kiswahili or any other major language spoken in Africa
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Code for Africa Illustrator Jobs in Uganda
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