GiveDirectly (GD) aims to reshape international giving – and millions of lives – by allowing donors to provide capital grants directly to the world’s poorest. The Brookings Institution estimates that $70B of cash transfers would be required to eliminate the poverty gap; the aid sector currently spends $135B each year, much of which is allocated to evidence-free interventions.
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
- Experience: 4 years
- Location: Lagos
- Job Field: ICT / Computer
Role Overview
- We are seeking a versatile and innovative Graphic/Web/UI Designer to join our team at GiveDirectly. In this role, you’ll contribute to the design of our website, web applications, print creatives, and a wide range of other assets to support our mission of driving direct giving.
- This role requires a high degree of creativity, attention to detail, and project management skills. You will be tasked with creating engaging, easy-to-navigate designs that meet the needs of our diverse audience, from individual donors to large institutions. As a key player in our communications team, your designs will play a critical role in promoting our brand, driving awareness, and empowering recipients.
Reports to: Director of Growth
Responsibilities:
- Designing and improving the UX/UI for our website and web applications. From product thinking and research to visual design- you will own all aspects of design at GiveDirectly.
- Creating digital assets for our brand, including iconography, typography, templates, and other designs. Less frequently, help on print or PDF templates (i.e. photobooks, reports, decks, etc.).
- Collaborating with internal teams to understand design needs and incorporate feedback into designs. This includes product managers, engineers, stakeholders, executives, etc.
- Ensuring designs are visually compelling, easy to navigate, and adhere to brand guidelines.
- Produce high-quality design solutions through wireframes, visual and graphic designs, user flow diagrams, storyboards, and prototypes.
- Balancing multiple projects and deadlines, prioritizing tasks based on project needs.
Qualifications:
- Exceptional alignment with GiveDirectly values and active demonstration of our core competencies: emotional intelligence, problem solving, project management, follow-through, and fostering inclusivity. We welcome and strongly encourage applications from candidates who have personal or professional experience in the low-income and/or historically marginalized communities that we serve.
- 4+ years of professional experience in graphic design, web design, UI design, or a related field.
- Proficiency in design software such as Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar tools.
- Strong understanding of visual hierarchy, layout, information architecture, design principles, UX/UI trends, typography, and user research.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects to ensure pixel perfect implementation.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with a team. Both verbal and written.
- Experience working on a diverse range of projects including web, print, and digital assets.
Nice to haves:
- Experience working in the private sector but with a strong interest in social impact work.
- Familiarity with web development languages (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and experience working closely with development teams. Bonus if you can write code yourself.
- Experience with animation motion graphics.
- Experience designing for diverse cultural contexts or audiences.
- Portfolio showing a variety of work, including print and web, and explaining the design process behind each piece.
- Experience with user testing and designing based on user feedback.
