Graphic Designer Intern

This is a hands-on role at Eword Publishers, where you will be responsible for creating the visual materials that represent our authors and their books to the world. Your work will span book cover design, marketing and promotional graphics, social media visuals, and internal brand materials. You will collaborate closely with the editorial and production teams to ensure that every design we produce reflects the quality, professionalism, and character of the Eword brand.

Key Responsibilities

• Book Cover Design: Conceptualize and design book covers for clients, working from briefs provided by the editorial team and incorporating author feedback through the revision process.
• Marketing and Promotional Graphics: Design visual materials for marketing campaigns and on-brand graphics for social media platforms, including post designs, story templates, and promotional announcements.
• Internal Design Support: Assist with the design of internal documents, presentations, and templates as required by the team.
• Revision Management: Manage client and internal feedback professionally, implementing revisions accurately and in a timely manner while maintaining version control of design files.

Who We Are Looking For

• A creative individual with a strong visual sense and the ability to translate a brief into a compelling, professional design.
• Someone with a solid understanding of design principles, including typography, colour theory, composition, and hierarchy.
• A proactive learner who is receptive to feedback and can handle multiple rounds of revisions without frustration, understanding that client satisfaction is the goal.
• An organized and reliable individual who can manage several design projects at different stages simultaneously and deliver on time.

Qualifications and Educational Background

Preferred fields of study include a Diploma, Higher Diploma, or Bachelor's degree from a reputable Kenyan institution in:

• Graphic Design
• Visual Communication
• Fine Art & Design
• Information Technology (Design/Multimedia track)
• Digital Media Design, Illustration, Multimedia Arts
• Print Production

Note: Candidates with qualifications in other fields will be considered if they present a strong portfolio demonstrating genuine design ability.

Core Skills and Competencies

• Software Proficiency: Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator is essential. Familiarity with Adobe InDesign is an added advantage.
• Canva: Intermediate to Advanced level proficiency for social media graphics and rapid design turnaround.
• Typography and Layout: Strong understanding of typographic principles and their application in book cover design.
• Colour Theory: Ability to work purposefully with digital (RGB) and print (CMYK) outputs.
• Print Production Knowledge: Understanding of print-ready file requirements, including resolution, bleed, trim, and safe zones.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to spot alignment issues, colour inconsistencies, and typographic errors.
• Time Management: Capacity to manage multiple design briefs simultaneously and meet deadlines.

How to Apply

Send your CV and cover letter to our email - ewordpublishers@gmail.com. Address it to "The Hiring Manager".

Important Note: Eword Publishers strongly discourages the use of AI-generated applications. They are interested in assessing your own potential and capacity.