Graphics Design Intern at FATE Foundation

FATE Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation established in March 2000 by Fola Adeola (Co-Founder & Pioneer MD/CEO, GTBank) with a mission is to foster wealth creation by promoting business and entrepreneurial development among Nigerians. With a focus on helping Nigerian entrepreneurs start, grow and scale their businesses through a combined approach of enterprise learning, growth support services and scaleup programs, our flagship programs are the Aspiring Entrepreneurs Programme, the Emerging Entrepreneurs Programme, the ScaleUp Lab, Policy Dialogue Series on Entrepreneurship, Annual FATE Alumni Conference and our Business & Advisory Support Services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Graphics Design Intern

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time

Job Summary

• We are looking for a self-starter, creative, and innovative Graphics Design Intern who is passionate about creating appealing and aesthetic designs to communicate messages.
• The ideal candidate will support the communications team of FATE Foundation to create beautiful and appealing graphic designs that aligns with the Foundation's branding guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Support with visual communications projects including but not limited to program branding, brochures, advertising (TV, radio, print, outdoor and web), event branding, illustrations, infographics, toolkits and communication resources and presentation materials.
• Provide support through various channels, including digital, web etc. and create original graphic design layouts and illustrations for FATE Foundation programs and services.
• Support all key stakeholders to develop design collateral aligned with required design needs.
• Ensure brand guidelines and directives are embraced and adhered to in all executions.
• Keep up-to-date on the latest design trends by attending workshops and courses and reading relevant materials.

Qualifications and Requirements

• An OND / HND / Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Fine Arts or a related discipline from an accredited university.
• A minimum of 1 - 2 years’ work experience in graphics design.
• Good understanding of website design, corporate identity, advertisements, multimedia design, etc.
• An evident design portfolio of illustrations or other graphic design.
• Familiarity with design software and technologies, including CorelDraw, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, etc.
• Ability to critically evaluate choices in light of the customer's needs and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to display critical thinking and creativity by meeting challenges with thoughtfulness and offering smart solutions.
• Ability to proactively gather necessary information about projects.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines, prioritize workload, and work methodically
• A keen eye for visual composition and aesthetics.

Benefits

• Exciting, fun and growth filled learning environment.
• Opportunity to network with vibrant and innovative entrepreneurs.
• Opportunity to impact and contribute to the development of the Nigerian entrepreneurship ecosystem.
• Opportunity to build your digital and financial literacy skills.
• Intentional learning & development opportunities.
• Opportunity to develop and sharpen your personal leadership and communication skills.
• Hands on learning experience, strong job ownership, career, and professional growth opportunities.

Application Closing Date
7th October, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.