Graphic Design Intern

Department: Marketing / Creative

Reports to: Head of Marketing / Creative Lead

About the Role

We are seeking a talented Graphic Designer Intern to support the Creative and Marketing teams in producing high-quality visual assets across artist releases, campaigns, events, merchandise, and brand initiatives. You will help bring emPawa Africa's campaigns to life visually, working closely with the Marketing team to ensure assets are on-brand, timely, and ready for use across all platforms.

Key Responsibilities

1. Design and edit visual assets for artist releases, campaigns, social media, events, and merchandise launches, in line with campaign briefs.
2. Support content creation and asset development alongside the Creative and Marketing teams.
3. Prepare release and promotional assets to the required video and image specifications, ensuring assets are delivered ahead of release windows.
4. Assist in maintaining and organising the content calendar and asset libraries.
5. Support the timely delivery of approved assets to PR agencies, media outlets, and DSP partners.
6. Carry out minor collaborative edits and reviews using tools such as Canva, CapCut, and Opus.
7. Ensure all designs are consistent with emPawa Africa's brand identity and editorial style.
8. Respond to ad-hoc design requests supporting releases, events, and campaign activations.

The Ideal Candidate

1. A strong visual eye with a portfolio demonstrating graphic design and/or motion/video editing skills.
2. Passionate about music, culture, and design, particularly within African music.
3. Proficient in design and editing tools such as Canva, CapCut, Opus, and (ideally) the Adobe Creative Suite.
4. Organised, detail-oriented, and able to work to tight deadlines and specifications.
5. Collaborative and responsive to feedback, comfortable working across teams.
6. Familiar with Google Workspace for file sharing and collaboration.