Senior Multimedia Designer

Position: Senior Multimedia Designer
Location: Remote
Reports To: Head Of Marketing

 

About HOSTAFRICA:

HOSTAFRICA is a leading provider of web hosting, cloud hosting, and IT solutions, serving businesses across the globe. Our mission is to empower our clients by offering reliable and innovative hosting solutions. We’re a company that thrives on creativity, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence.

To help us achieve this, we’re seeking a talented and versatile UI/UX and Graphic Designer to join our dynamic team.

Role Overview:

As a Senior Multimedia Designer, you will play a critical role in shaping how users interact with our digital products while also creating visually compelling content for various marketing initiatives. Your work will blend strategic thinking, creativity, and technical expertise to ensure our designs are both functional and visually stunning.

Key Responsibilities:

  • UI/UX Design:
    • Conduct user research to gather insights into user needs, behaviours, and pain points.
    • Design intuitive, user-centered interfaces, creating high-fidelity designs for web and mobile applications.
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure designs align with business goals and technical constraints.
    • Maintain and update style guides to ensure consistency across digital platforms.
    • Ensure designs adhere to accessibility standards, providing an inclusive user experience.

    Graphic Design:

    • Be the custodian of the HOSATFRICA brand, ensuring all assets are maintained in line with our brand guidelines.
    • Create engaging email marketing campaigns that align with brand guidelines and drive user engagement.
    • Design impactful presentations, social media posts, and graphics for video content to support marketing efforts.
    • Edit and enhance short-form video content to elevate our marketing campaigns.
    • Collaborate with marketing and content teams to develop creative assets that reflect the company’s branding and resonate with target audiences.

What we’re looking for:

  • A creative self-starter who proactively identifies areas for improvement in user experience and graphic design.
  • Strong skills in interpreting and executing creative briefs to deliver visually stunning and functional designs.
  • Proficiency in design tools like Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro), Figma, and other relevant software.
  • Solid understanding of user-centered design principles, branding guidelines, and multimedia content creation.
  • Experience with responsive design, mobile-first design, and accessibility standards.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment while meeting tight deadlines.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in graphic design roles.
  • A strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of design projects, including user interfaces, branding, and multimedia content.

Personal Attributes:

  • Creative Thinker: Driven to explore innovative ideas and elevate design standards.
  • Collaborative: A team player who works well across departments to achieve common goals.
  • Empathetic: A user-centric approach with a keen understanding of audience needs and behaviours.
  • Adaptable: Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
  • Communicative: Strong verbal and visual communication skills to articulate design concepts effectively.
  • Passionate: A genuine enthusiasm for design and a commitment to continual learning and improvement.

Why Join Us?

At HOSTAFRICA, we value creativity, innovation, and collaboration. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working with a group of passionate professionals dedicated to delivering outstanding experiences.

How to Apply:

Send your CV, portfolio, and a cover letter explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role to career@hostafrica.com. Include links to your previous work and highlight any relevant achievements.