Digital Designer & Social Media Specialist
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Job Summary
Job Title: Digital Designer & Media Specialist
Location: Kampala / Kigunga
Employment Type: Full time
Reports To: Brand and Promotions Manager
Job Overview
We are seeking a creative and dynamic Digital Design & Social Media Specialist to join our
team. This role combines expertise in visual design with a strong understanding of
social media trends to create compelling graphics campaigns and content that engage
our audience and elevate our brand presence across platforms. The ideal candidate is a
skilled designer with a passion for storytelling through visuals and a knack for crafting
shareable platform-specific content.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design high-quality graphics including social media posts banners infographics ads and promotional materials aligned with brand guidelines.
- Develop and execute creative social media content strategies to boost engagement followers and brand awareness.
- Create visually appealing and on-trend content tailored to platforms such as Instagram Twitter/X Facebook LinkedIn TikTok etc.
- Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to brainstorm ideas campaigns and visual storytelling concepts.
- Edit and optimize images videos and other media for social media use ensuring consistency and quality.
- Stay updated on design trends social media algorithms and emerging platforms to keep content fresh and relevant.
- Monitor social media performance metrics and adjust designs/content based on audience feedback and analytics.
- Manage multiple projects meeting deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and creative excellence.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Proven experience as a graphic designer with a portfolio showcasing creative design work and social media content.
- Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop Illustrator InDesign) Canva or similar software.
- Experience with video editing tools (e.g. Adobe Premiere Final Cut Pro or CapCut) is a plus.
- Strong understanding of social media platforms their unique audiences and best practices for content creation.
- Excellent eye for typography colour theory and layout design.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication skills and a proactive creative mindset.
Optional: Bachelor s degree in graphic design Marketing or a related field preferred.
Preferred Skills
- Knowledge of branding and marketing principles.
- Experience with motion graphics or animation (e.g. After Effects).
- Familiarity with social media scheduling tools (e.g. Hootsuite Buffer).
- Basic understanding of SEO and content optimization.
Benefits
Benefits
- Competitive salary healthcare career growth opportunities
- Opportunity to work in a leading Ugandan business
Company Industry
Dairy Product Manufacturing / Agriculture / Construction / Mining Machinery Manufacturing / Animal Feed Manufacturing / Food Production
Key Skills
- Marketing
- Photography
- Facebook Advertising
- Hootsuite
- Social Listening
- SEO
- Web Design
- Adobe Photoshop
- Social Media Management
- Copywriting
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
