Graphic Designer

Key Responsibilities

• Book Cover Design: Conceptualize and design book covers for clients, working from briefs provided by the editorial team and incorporating author feedback through the revision process.
• Marketing and Promotional Graphics: Design visual materials for marketing campaigns and on-brand graphics for social media platforms, including post designs, story templates, and promotional announcements.
• Internal Design Support: Assist with the design of internal documents, presentations, and templates as required by the team.
• Revision Management: Manage client and internal feedback professionally, implementing revisions accurately and in a timely manner while maintaining version control of design files.

Who We Are Looking For

• A creative individual with a strong visual sense and the ability to translate a brief into a compelling, professional design.
• Someone with a solid understanding of design principles, including typography, colour theory, composition, and hierarchy.
• A proactive learner who is receptive to feedback and can handle multiple rounds of revisions without frustration.
• An organized and reliable individual who can manage several design projects at different stages simultaneously.

Educational Background

Candidates should possess a Diploma, Higher Diploma, or Bachelor's degree from a reputable Kenyan institution in one of the following fields:

• Graphic Design
• Visual Communication
• Fine Art & Design
• Information Technology (Design/Multimedia track)
• Digital Media Design, Illustration, or Multimedia Arts
• Print Production

Note: Candidates with qualifications in other fields will be considered if they present a strong portfolio demonstrating genuine design ability.

Core Skills and Competencies

• Adobe Creative Suite: Essential working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. Familiarity with Adobe InDesign is an advantage.
• Canva: Intermediate to Advanced level proficiency for rapid design tasks.
• Typography and Layout: Strong understanding of typographic principles and effective application in layout.
• Color Theory: Ability to work with colour purposefully for digital (RGB) and print (CMYK) outputs.
• Print Production: Understanding of print-ready file requirements, including resolution, bleed, and safe zones.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to spot alignment issues and typographic errors.
• Time Management: Capacity to prioritize and meet deadlines without compromising quality.

Experience Requirements

While this is an internship, the following experiences are highly advantageous:

• A strong portfolio of design work (student, personal, or freelance).
• Experience designing for print (posters, flyers, brochures, or book covers).
• Social media content creation or digital marketing design work.
• Previous internships at a design agency, media company, or publishing house.

Personal Attributes

• A genuine passion for design and current trends.
• A proactive, eager learner willing to grow in the publishing industry.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for explaining design decisions.
• High degree of professionalism, dependability, and reliability.

How to Apply

Send your CV and cover letter to our email - ewordpublishers@gmail.com. Address it to “The Hiring Manager”. Please note that Eword Publishers strongly discourages the use of AI-generated applications.