Graphic Designer & Copywriter  Role based in Kampala  Start date​: Mar/Apr 2018   

Who we are  Motorcycle taxis are immensely popular and serve as the lifeblood of many cities in Africa, but they are extremely  unsafe and disorganized. SafeBoda is on a mission to make motorcycle taxis (bodas) more safe, affordable, and  convenient across Sub-Saharan Africa—while providing a more meaningful and lucrative career for drivers.  SafeBoda is growing fast in Uganda. We’re also about to launch our pilot in Nairobi.    We’ve recently launched new branding and we’re looking for a Graphic Designer/Copywriter and general creative  genius who can take us to the next level and improve the way we show up both above and below the line. We see  this person as being almost like our own internal advertising agency covering a range of creative tasks from  billboard copywriting and app UX design to social media campaign design and even deciding how we decorate the  walls of our new office!   

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Managing the creative output of SafeBoda’s advertising and marketing campaigns:  ○ Design and production of any new advertising material or branded collateral.  ○ Copywriting for billboard, radio and social media campaigns.  ○ Managing the production process for any new photo shoots or video production  (storyboarding, design etc).  Supporting our UX designer on app design projects.  Manage website updates (design and implementation).  Generating ideas for social media campaigns alongside the Customer Team. 

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Have at least 3 years professional experience ideally working in a creative agency (or at least  with extensive and demonstrable freelance experience).  Be highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, InDesign, Adobe XD, After Effects and any  other relevant programmes.  Have some experience in user experience design.  Web design andskills a plus (not mandatory).  Be a general creative ninja - see things differently, spot opportunities and come to the table  every day with new ideas on how to improve our advertising and communications.  Exhibit the ability to navigate ambiguity, juggle multiple tasks, think independently and problem  solve like a boss.  Love the product and be a passionate believer in our mission to modernise and professionalise  the boda industry in Kampala.   Live the SafeBoda values, represent the company in everything you do and constantly fly the  flag.  

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      The need for this role is urgent, and we’d like the right candidate. Shoot your CV, cover letter and a portfolio of  work to [email protected] and we can setup a time to chat.    

 

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