Graphic Designer

Lagos , Nigeria
Full-Time

About MAX:
MAX is a team of passionate people building digital infrastructure to deliver the future of mobility in Africa and Emerging Markets. We attract people with conviction who are willing to bring new ideas and perspectives to a problem that affects everyone on the planet. 

At MAX, you’ll have a unique opportunity to align your passion with a meaningful mission. 

You will have a real opportunity to grow and make a lasting impact on the lives of millions of people, helping deliver access to safe, reliable, affordable, and sustainable transportation. 

Role Overview

We are looking for a GRAPHICS DESIGNER who will strategically create designs that will connect and communicate with our customers. You will be a strategic thinker with strong organizational and problem-solving skills. You will have strong research experience, an analytical mind and outstanding presentation skills. You will be highly analytical, a self-starter, results-oriented and able to thrive in an entrepreneurial and fast-paced environment.

Job Role & Responsibilities

  • Develop illustrations, layouts, and other designs using appropriate design software.
  • Ensure proper use of color, typography, and layout in all designs.
  • Prepare rough drafts and present creative ideas for approval.
  • Develop overall layouts and production designs for company reports, advertisements, and promotional materials.
  • Create visual text and imagery concepts using computer software or by hand to effectively communicate ideas that engage and captivate audiences.
  • Design creative assets based on given requirements and brand guidelines.
  • Manage project timelines, plan design workflows, and determine budget constraints.
  • Coordinate and communicate effectively with team members regarding the design process and project updates.
  • Contribute to the team by accomplishing tasks as needed to meet project goals.
  • Create a variety of designs across both digital and offline media, ensuring consistency and brand alignment.
  • Prepare designs for pre-press production, ensuring accuracy in formatting and print specifications.
  • Design and develop visually appealing PowerPoint presentations to support internal and external communications.
  • Video editing and Motion graphic or 3d animation skills are a plus

Requirements

  • A degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or any related field.
  • 4+ years of hands-on experience as a graphic designer working on multiple brands and projects.
  • Proficiency in design techniques, tools, and principles.
  • Strong experience with design software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, and other relevant tools.
  • Understanding of pre-press management and print production processes.
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to create polished, high-quality designs.
  • Strong visual communication skills with the ability to present ideas effectively.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced work setting.
  • Creativity and originality in developing innovative design concepts.
  • Strong time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines efficiently.
  • Experience in creating PowerPoint presentations with strong visual storytelling elements.

Benefits

Want to Join Us? Here’s Why You Should…

At MAX, we encourage diversity and are open to meeting just about anyone with the right passion and skill set regardless of looks, gender, sexual orientation, color, tribe, nationality, or disability.

The MAX Work Environment:

  • Drive: We are building a team where everyone is a Senior Associate and therefore run on internal motivation
  • Empathy: We have a clear understanding of the problem we are trying to solve and its impact on Africans, and we are committed to providing a lasting solution.
  • Humility: We are committed to continuous learning and improvement. We learn, unlearn, and relearn
  • Initiative: We welcome novel ideas and encourage creativity
  • Diligence: We take great pride in our work.
  • Candor: We value open and honest communication
  • Collaboration: We are a team of passionate, innovative optimists, solving challenging problems and creating an impact.
  • Bias for Technology: We automate everything

What You’ll Get:

  • Competitive pay & benefits
  • Unrivaled Learning and Development
  • Work with an exceptional Team, working in synergy and towards one goal and purpose.

Location and Travel:

The candidate will be based in Nigeria

About MAX:MAX is a team of passionate people building digital infrastructure to deliver the future of mobility in Africa and Emerging Markets. We attract people with conviction who are willing to bring new ideas and perspectives to a problem that affects everyone on the planet.At MAX, you’ll have a unique opportunity to align your passion with a meaningful mission.You will get a real opportunity to grow and make a real lasting impact on the lives of millions of people, and help deliver access to safe, reliable, affordable and sustainable transportation.Our Mission:We are Powering Africa’s Forward Movement, and this is being actualized through our transformative Mission: Making mobility safe, affordable, accessible and sustainable through the deployment of high-performance technology and operators.We are building the largest vehicle subscription and financial services platform for commercial drivers and transport operators across Africa. Our proprietary technology is enabling Drivers with no banking history to access low to zero emission vehicles, insurance, digital wallets and eHailing services on a subscription basis. From 2019 to 2020, we scaled from 200 to more than 10,000 drivers and have raised more than $40m to achieve our mission. Our goal is to serve 14million gig drivers across Africa's $250B mobility industry. In the short term, we are scaling our impact to 100,000 drivers across 10 cities in 3 countries.Our Values:In everything we do, we uphold these 5 values without compromise; Transparency: We’re taking everyone along for the ride. Integrity: We stand by our word to remain consistent with all parties, including you! Initiative: We prioritize ingenious ideas and nurture them which has brought us this far and we’re not stopping now. Partnership: We always keep the welcome mat rolled out on MAX Land; everyone is welcome. Safety: Safety to us at MAX means taking all road safety precautions, telling others about safety so that mobility is safe and comfortable for all. Our Impact: Financial Inclusion: We fill a critical funding gap for informal operators in Africa by arranging credit to drivers and micro-entrepreneurs who have few credible options. Economic Empowerment: We have onboarded +15000 drivers onto our platform with thousands more in the pipeline in a bid to fulfill the transportation needs in Africa. Sustainable Job Creation: We are creating direct and indirect jobs through income-generating assets, technology, and continuous skill development training. Transport Infrastructure: Our drivers are professionals and can guarantee high quality of service and safety to passengers. Environmental Sustainability: We are deploying electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, and battery swapping stations to propel the transition to clean mobility. Our Investors and Strategic Partners:MAX has raised $70m+ in funding to date, from strategic and financial investors including Lightrock (member of the LGT Group), Global Ventures, Yamaha, Mastercard, Shell Foundation, Novastar, Goodwell Investments, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Techstars, and DLM Capital. Its Series B first-close of $31m was delivered in December 2021 after which the company announced plans to scale Vehicle Subscriptions, Fintech Products, and Electric Vehicles (EVs) across Africa. Max expects that 31% of its fleet will be made up of EVs by 2024 and 69% by 2026.MAX is raising $100m+ within the next 12months to permanently transform mobility across Africa.

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