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Creative · Nairobi, Kenya · Full-time · Hybrid

2D+3D Design and Motion Graphics Specialist

We are seeking a talented and driven 2D & 3D Design and Motion Graphics Specialist to serve as a creative force across a wide range of meaningful assignments. This role demands exceptional adaptability and creative agility to craft compelling visual narratives that resonate across diverse audiences and platforms.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Conceptualise, design, and produce high-quality 2D and 3D motion graphics, animations, infographics, and data visualisations for video, web, social media, publishing, and live/virtual events; adapt style and approach to varied project needs.
  • Provide art direction to ensure visual consistency and high aesthetic quality across all creative outputs.
  • Manage the entire creative lifecycle including storyboarding, asset creation, animation, rendering, editing, publishing, and delivery.
  • Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of strategists, analytical experts, advocacy specialists, and capacity builders to deliver content that merges creative impact with data-driven insights and advocacy goals.
  • Integrate generative AI tools and cutting-edge technologies to enhance creative output and efficiency.
  • Optimise content for multiple platforms, ensuring mobile-first and offline-capable delivery when required.
  • Maintain digital asset libraries and ensure quality and version control.
  • Stay current with industry trends, software advancements, digital publishing, and visual communication innovations.

Required Skills & Experience

  • 5 to 7 years of professional experience as a versatile creative in 2D & 3D design, motion graphics, infographic design, graphic visualisation, and digital publishing, ideally within leading creative agencies or digital-first environments.
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating adaptable storytelling skills across multiple formats, including infographics and data visualisation.
  • Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro), Cinema 4D, Blender, Maya, or equivalent tools.
  • Experience with art direction and maintaining visual brand integrity.
  • Experience leveraging generative AI tools in creative workflows.
  • Proven project management skills with attention to detail and deadlines.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams combining strategy, analytics, advocacy, and capacity development.
  • Relevant Diploma or Degree in Graphic Design, Animation, Digital Media, Fine Arts, or related discipline.
  • Excellent communication skills and cultural agility to work in diverse, multicultural environments.

Key Competencies

Creative Versatility

Ability to adapt artistic style and techniques across diverse projects and media formats.

End-to-End Project Management

Skilled in managing full production cycles from concept through delivery.

Art Direction

Strong eye for visual aesthetics, consistency, and brand alignment.

Technical Mastery

Proficient with industry-standard 2D/3D design, animation, and publishing software.

Generative AI Integration

Experience incorporating AI tools to enhance creativity and efficiency.

Data Visualisation

Expertise in translating complex data into clear, engaging infographic and graphic visualisations.

Collaborative Teamwork

Proven ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams of strategists, analysts, and advocacy specialists.

Communication

Clear and concise communication to translate complex development concepts into compelling visuals.

Cultural Agility

Sensitivity and adaptability to multicultural and multidisciplinary working environments.

Digital First Mindset

Ability to optimise content for mobile and offline environments.