Graphic Artist / Video Editors at Covenant University

Covenant University is a world-class University with a quest for Academic Excellence and a strong industry-driven research base, we are committed to raising a new generation of leaders. Based on the 2022 Times Higher Education (THE) impact rankings, the University is ranked among the top 600 Universities in the World.

In line with our quest for Academic Excellence and a strong industry-driven research base, we seek to attract research active and experienced Senior Academics in the Professorial and all other Lectureship positions, who are ready to carve a niche for themselves in distinguished collaborative and ground-breaking research. In pursuit of this robust goal, the University is set to employ qualified candidates on regular, sabbatical and visiting appointments from all over the world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Graphic Artist / Video Editor

Location: Ogun
Employment Type: Full Time

Key Responsibilities

• Develop creative and innovative design concepts, layouts, and visual assets for various projects that might include logos, branding materials, social media graphics, website elements, etc.
• Utilize industry-standard graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) or other relevant tools to create and edit designs.
• Conduct research and gather inspiration from various sources to stay informed about design trends, industry best practices, and competitor analysis.
• Use the appropriate colours and layouts for each graphic while receiving and incorporating feedback from team members to refine and improve designs.
• Edit and manipulate video footage to create visually engaging and cohesive videos for YouTube and other Social media channels.
• Understand the narrative and objectives of the video content and develop a storytelling approach through effective sequencing and editing techniques.
• Edit and mix audio elements, including dialogue, music, and sound effects, to ensure high-quality audio for video projects.
• Work with copywriters and the creative director to produce the final design.
• Handle the camera on some occasions and capture footage as and when required for the video content.
• Ensure final graphics and layouts are visually appealing and on-brand.
• Competitive analysis and making sure to create content according to the latest market trends.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Perform other tasks as directed by the Head of Unit.

Requirements

• Applicants must possess proven certification in Graphic Design, Multimedia, or related field.
• Applicants must have experience as a Video Editor and Graphic Designer with a strong record showcasing video editing and graphic design work.
• Proficiency in Canva, Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Inkscape, Illustrator etc.) is important for this role.
• Applicant must possess a minimum of three (3) years’ relevant experience in similar role.
• Applicants with first degrees MUST have completed the mandatory one-year National Youth Service. He or she must be God-fearing and have good communication skills.

Application Closing Date
31st January, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit a PDF format of their Application Letter for the interested position and an updated Resume detailing age, marital status and residential address to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.