Creative Designer & Illustrator

Role Overview

The Creative Designer & Illustrator develops original artwork and visual materials that help students engage with learning and keep the institute’s communications consistent. Working across academic resources, marketing campaigns and event materials, the role turns ideas and briefs into clear, polished designs for print and digital channels.

Key Responsibilities

• Create original illustrations, developing concepts from hand-drawn sketches into finished vector or raster artwork.
• Design layouts and graphics for course materials, student handbooks, e-learning platforms and newsletters.
• Apply and develop the institute’s visual identity across its physical and digital communications.
• Produce promotional items such as flyers, brochures, branded merchandise and stationery.
• Prepare production-ready artwork, confirming print specifications and coordinating with procurement colleagues and printing suppliers.
• Design event materials, including banners, backdrops, signage, certificates and invitations.
• Create graphics for social media, website updates and digital advertising, working with communications and marketing colleagues on recruitment and language-event campaigns.
• Maintain an organised collection of design files, templates and other brand assets.

Requirements & Qualifications

• A degree or relevant professional certification in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Communication Design or a related field.
• At least two years of professional experience in graphic design and illustration.
• Advanced working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
• A portfolio demonstrating original illustration, hand-drawn work and finished designs for multiple channels.
• Strong drawing ability and the capacity to translate sketches into refined digital artwork.
• Careful attention to colour, composition, typography and print-production requirements.
• Clear communication and the ability to work with instructors, procurement staff and administrative teams.

What We Offer / Why Join

This full-time position, with part-time flexibility noted, offers the opportunity to create bespoke visual work for educational and communications projects. The role is based in Nairobi, Kenya, with the institute operating branches nationwide. Remuneration is described as competitive.