Company Description – About us

We are building the future of digital learning in the African continent. For us it is key to excel in everything that we do, and this starts with the people that we hire.

GOMYCODE is an educational platform that trains top talents on the newest skills and connects them with digital opportunities around the world.  At GoMyCode, we provide high-end education on cutting-edge technologies with a focus on projects in an environment that leaves lasting impressions and positively impacts our student lives. 

GOMYCODE  is looking for: 

Lead Designer

Job Description

• Consult with team members to determine best concept ideas
• Manage all visual production: photographs, art, images, etc.
• Assign and supervise the work given to the  junior team members
• Effectively communicate feedback/reports from different departments to the design team
• Stay up-to-date with the latest design trends and multimedia softwares
• Coordinate special design projects like internal projects/ campaigns to team members
• Mentor junior staff members in the creative process
• Ensure deadlines are met and work is within the company’s specifications
• Provide solutions to design dilemmas and technical problems and amend designs after feedback
• Prepare rough drafts and come up with creative design directions.
• Design compelling visuals for our marketing content (social media, emailing, presentations,…)
• Produce different types of assets required for branding/promotion/campaigns (from print to digital)
• Own and manage design projects.
• Brainstorm on creative projects/ideas.
• Implement brand standards to effectively communicate brand mission and values
• Ensure final graphics and layouts are visually appealing and on-brand

Others could possibly be linked to the position according to the needs of the team.

Qualifications

The Lead designer should have: 

• Expertise in print, identity and web design.
• Have a strong diverse graphic design portfolio (illustrations, graphics and animation…)
• Have familiarity with design and video editing software and technologies (such as InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere)
• A keen eye for aesthetics and details
• Excellent communication  and management skills
• The ability to work methodically and meet deadlines
• Strong creative vision with an understanding of business objectives
• The ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• A passion for storytelling and creative problem-solving
• Basic understanding of social media channels.
• Experience with leading a team of creative talent
• Three to five years of graphic design experience
• Bring in their Big Smile. Small Smiles are not accepted.

Our Offer:

• You will join a world-class team, determined to disrupt our industry.
• You will take part in the evolution and expansion of GOMYCODE on an international level
• You will feel the excitement of building a start-up and making decisions impacting the whole team.