Job Description: Graphic Design Intern

Job Title: Graphic Design Intern (Paid)
Department: Brand & Creative
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Reports To: Brand & Creative Manager
Contract Type: Internship

Role Purpose

To support the Brand & Creative Team with day-to-day design tasks, creation of visual assets, and execution of brand materials across digital and print platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in designing marketing and communication materials (digital & print).
• Execute layouts and graphic assets according to brand guidelines.
• Support development of social media content and campaign assets.
• Prepare and export files for production/use across various platforms.
• Assist with basic motion graphics or GIF creation when required.
• Maintain and organize design files and resources.
• Participate in creative brainstorming sessions and contribute ideas.

Skills & Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a diploma/degree in Graphic Design, Multimedia, Visual Communication, or related field.
• Basic proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Familiarity with Canva; interest in learning Figma/After Effects is a plus.
• Good understanding of design principles (typography, color, layout).
• Creativity, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.
• Good communication & teamwork skills.
• Portfolio (academic or personal projects) required.

Key Competencies

• Creativity & innovation
• Attention to detail
• Time management & organization
• Collaboration & communication
• Adaptability and openness to feedback

What We Provide

• Real project experience within a fast-paced creative environment
• Exposure to multi-market brand operations
• Mentorship and skill-building opportunities
• Practical learning experience in brand design and visual content creation