Creative Designer

Company

Kora is a payment infrastructure. We offer plug-and-play payment solutions for businesses to launch a tailored payment experience for their customers. 

Our vision, which is at the core of what we do every day, is to create a world void of digital financial barriers across Africa. We are committed to delivering reliable, secure, and easy-to-use digital financial solutions to every single customer with a guarantee that it is improving their lives.

We strongly believe in our ability to find Water in the Desert and pick the Sands in the Ocean.

We value positive energy, and clear communication and are committed to building an inclusive environment for people from every background.

About the Role

The Creative Designer is responsible for executing high-quality visual design across Kora’s marketing channels, with a primary focus on still design and a secondary focus on light motion graphics.

You will translate approved messaging into clear, consistent, and effective visual assets that support campaigns, product launches, events, reports, and brand communication.

Your work strengthens brand recognition, improves clarity, and supports demand generation.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

1. Still Design Execution (Primary)

• Design high-quality static assets for:
• Social media
• Paid ads
• Events and campaigns
• Landing pages banners
• Reports, ebooks, decks, and one-pagers

• Translate briefs into clear, conversion-focused designs.
• Prepare assets in the correct formats for web, social, email, and paid channels.
• Deliver projects on time and to a high standard.

2. Light Motion Graphics (Secondary)

• Create simple motion assets such as:
• GIFs
• Basic animations
  Text or icon motion
• Use motion selectively to enhance clarity and engagement.
  Hand off to the Motion Graphics Designer for advanced animation or video needs.

3. Brand Consistency and Quality Control

• Apply Kora’s brand guidelines consistently across all visual assets.
• Maintain high standards across layout, typography, colour, and spacing.
• Ensure designs are accurate, clean, and production-ready.
  
  

4. Asset Management and Delivery

• Organise design files and assets for reuse and scale.
• Manage multiple projects without missing deadlines.
• Support fast-turnaround requests without sacrificing quality.
  
  

What You Will Need

• 3+ years experience in graphic or visual design.
• A strong portfolio showcasing:
• Still design for marketing
• Brand-led visual work
• Proficiency in:
• Figma
• Adobe Illustrator
• Photoshop
• Working knowledge of:
• After Effects or similar motion tools
• Strong grasp of layout, typography, and visual hierarchy.
• Ability to execute clearly from briefs and feedback.

Nice to Have

• Illustration experience.
• Use of AI in design 
• Basic motion graphics experience.
• Familiarity with designing for email and landing pages.

Reporting Structure: This role reports to the Lead, Marketing

Equal Opportunity Employer

Kora is an equal-opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, and business needs. We strongly encourage applications from underrepresented communities and diverse ethnic groups to apply.

Please feel free to inform us if you need any accommodations to facilitate your participation in the recruitment process. Any details you share will be used solely to ensure we can support and accommodate your needs appropriately.

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Benefits

• Health insurance
• Sponsored and tailored training
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time-off
• Flexible work style
• Annual performance bonus
• Low-interest loans
• Group Life Insurance
• Access to up to four therapy sessions monthly
• Day off on your birthday 🎂 🎁 🎉
• Employee interest groups that provide supportive communities within Kora
• Great company culture and the opportunity to work with a highly collaborative team building something great!

Note: We recognise imposter syndrome is real - any candidate who does not perfectly fit every characteristic of this role is still strongly encouraged to apply.