Graphics Designer at Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB) Nigeria

'CcHUB is Nigeria’s first open living lab and pre-incubation space designed to be a multi-functional, multi-purpose space where work to catalyze creative social tech ventures take place. The HUB is a place for technologists, social entrepreneurs, government, tech companies, impact investors and hackers in and around Lagos to co-create new solutions to the many social problems in Nigeria. CcHub functions at the heart of Nigeria’s technology innovation ecosystem as a place to: facilitate creative thinking and collaborative problem solving encourage technology innovation for improved social accountability in Nigeria incubate novel tech ideas that promotes good governance/provision of public services encourage shared accountability between technologist & innovators serve as a living lab for prototyping and testing socially minded tech tools build new skills and competencies connect, share, create and find expertise The Hub act as a cushy nest designed to accelerate the successful development of social tech ventures through an array of business support resources and services, developed and orchestrated by the hub management and offered both in the space and through our network of partners. In addition, the hub leads co-creation initiatives aimed at creating novel technologically driven solutions to the myriad social challenges facing the average Nigerian. The Hub also network stakeholders from diverse walks of life to create these solutions and also encourage social accountability through social creativity activating knowledge networks harnessing resources and imagination across society not just within public service professions and institutions

Job Purpose

• The Graphics Designer is responsible for developing compelling visual content that communicates the GATEWAY Program’s mission, achievements, and human impact.
• This role translates complex ideas into engaging visual formats — from infographics and motion graphics to reports and social media campaigns.
• The Associate ensures brand consistency, brings creativity to digital campaigns, and contributes to inclusive storytelling that amplifies the voices of underrepresented groups.

Key Responsibilities
Creative & Strategic Design:

• Develop visual strategies: Collaborate with the communications team to translate program goals into a cohesive visual strategy that aligns with the overall communication and advocacy objectives.
• Create diverse visual content: Design and produce a wide range of content, including infographics, reports, newsletters, presentations, and social media graphics.
• Ensure brand consistency: Uphold and enforce the program's visual identity and brand guidelines across all materials, ensuring a consistent and professional look.

Content Development & Production:

• Infographics and data visualization: Transform research, data, and key program findings into clear, digestible, and visually appealing infographics that tell a compelling story.
• Report and publication design: Design and lay out program reports, case studies, and other publications to be both aesthetically pleasing and easy to read.
• Motion graphics: Produce short motion graphics for social media and digital campaigns to increase engagement and explain complex concepts.
• Illustrations and custom visuals: Create original illustrations and visual assets to enhance storytelling and represent program beneficiaries and their experiences.

Innovation & Storytelling:

• Creative Experimentation: Proactively research and experiment with emerging digital design trends and new formats, such as interactive visuals, vertical video for TikTok/Reels, and animated stories, to keep the program's content fresh and highly engaging for a youth audience.
• Inclusivity & Authentic Representation: Champion the program's commitment to diversity by ensuring all visual content authentically represents marginalized young women, youth, and persons with disabilities.
• Narrative-Driven Design: Go beyond simply creating graphics by developing design concepts that tell a cohesive and compelling story. 
• Impact Storytelling: Work closely with the M&E team to transform quantitative data and qualitative feedback into powerful visual narratives that showcase the program's impact. 

Technical and Project Management:

• Asset Management: Organize and maintain a digital asset library of all design files, photos, and brand elements for easy access and long-term use.
• Print Production: Prepare and manage design files for professional printing, collaborating with vendors to ensure high-quality production of brochures, flyers, banners, and other physical materials for events and outreach.
• Workflow Coordination: Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring all deliverables are met on time and aligned with content calendars and communication timelines.
• Budgeting: Assist in tracking design-related expenses and managing allocated budgets for tools, software, and external services.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Inter-team Collaboration: Work closely with the program management, M&E (Monitoring and Evaluation), and partnership teams to understand their needs and develop visuals that effectively communicate their work.
• Advocacy and Training: Contribute to workshops or training sessions for program beneficiaries, teaching basic visual storytelling skills or graphic design principles to empower them in their gig work.
• Feedback Integration: Actively seek and incorporate feedback from stakeholders and target audiences to refine design concepts and improve the effectiveness of visual communications.

Key Performance Indicators 

• Visual Content Production & Management
• Advocacy & Impact Storytelling
• Media & Partner Collateral
• Digital Engagement & User Interface
• Reporting & Template Creation
• Professional Development & Innovation.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts, Visual Communications, or a related field.
• 5–8 years of professional experience as a graphic designer, preferably in communications or campaign-focused roles.
• Portfolio showcasing strong design, motion graphics, and data visualization work.
• Experience in creating content for digital campaigns and social media preferred.

Skills & Competencies:

• Design proficiency: Expert-level proficiency in graphic design software, including the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects).
• Creativity and attention to detail: Strong creative skills with a meticulous eye for detail, typography, and colour theory.
• Data visualization skills: Demonstrated ability to convert complex data and text into simple, impactful visuals.
• Project management: Excellent time management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members and understand project requirements.
• Storytelling: Ability to use visuals to tell compelling stories, grounded in ethics.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt design styles to suit diverse audiences and communication goals.

Method of Application

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