Volunteer Graphics and Web Design Officer (Remote) at DYGL Africa

DYGL Africa is a company that provides valuable learning resources in the form of professional and personal coaching, mentorship, products, and services to businesses, corporations and organisations of various sizes in Africa and beyond. We expect that with the right coaching, mentorship and learning resources, the capacity gaps observed in many businesses can be filled thereby increasing the odds of succeeding at achieving business objectives and organisational goals.

A core part of our company is our values. Our values at DYGL Africa aim to share our beliefs, personality, story and serve as internal ways to guide our actions and behaviours. We value courage, excellence, empathy, partnerships, and trust. As we expand and grow the media, communications and marketing aspects of our company, we seek individuals committed to our mission and values to join our dynamic team!

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Volunteer Graphics and Web Design Officer

Location: Abuja (FCT) – Remote

Job Details

This role will be directly responsible for creating visual concepts, using graphic design tools and computer software (primarily, Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator) to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, and captivate DYGL Africa’s target audience.
Similarly, a suitable hire will be expected to develop the overall layout and production design for banner, advertisements, brochures, magazines, reports etc.
This role will also be responsible for building the DYGL Africa eCommerce store, website design/redesign, email generation, and backend IT support.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Management to conceptualize creative ideas based on DYGL Africa’s target audience.
Develop graphic and motion illustrations and other designs using graphic software.
Use the appropriate colours and layouts for each graphic
Work with other team members to produce the final design
Test graphics across various media and amend designs after feedback
Execute periodic test and improving the design of the website.
Establish design guidelines, standards, and best practices.
Maintain the appearance of websites by enforcing content standards.
Design visual imagery for websites and ensuring that they are in line with the branding goal of DYGL Africa.
Communicate design ideas using user flows, process flows, site maps and wireframes.

Requirements

A strong portfolio of illustrations or other graphics
Familiarity with design software and technologies (such as InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Photoshop)
Proficiency in front-end development web programming languages such as HTML and CSS, JQuery, and JavaScript (is an added advantage)
Possess a good understanding of search engine optimization principles.
Proficient understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues.
Excellent visual design skills.
Up-to-date experience with international web protocols, standards, and technologies.
Creativity and openness to new ideas with an adaptable and willing approach to new techniques.
Excellent communication skills.

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