Senior Graphic Designer

Executive - Graphic Designer

Company: SLIIT Northern Uni

Role Summary:
SLIIT - Northern Uni is seeking a creative, dynamic, and passionate Graphic Designer to join our Marketing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing compelling digital and print materials, supporting branding and marketing initiatives, and maintaining brand consistency across all communication channels.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop creative and visually appealing designs for digital platforms (e.g., websites, social media, web banners, email campaigns, company profiles, newsletters, and other internal communications) and print materials (e.g., brochures, posters, flyers, packaging, and other branded collateral), ensuring consistency with brand guidelines.
• Experience in using video editing tools such as CapCut, Premiere Pro, and After Effects.
• Manage images and layouts to suit various formats and distribution channels.
• Translate brand elements such as logos, colour, typography, imagery styles, and design systems into well-organised, user-friendly layouts.
• Ability to generate AI videos and demonstrate proficiency in prompt engineering using tools such as Sora, Grok, HeyGen, and Luma Dream Machine.
• Create and edit engaging videos to promote the institution's brand, programmes, and services, supporting video marketing and content creation initiatives such as social media reels, promotional videos, demonstrations, instructional videos, podcasts, advertisements, and other multimedia content.
• Ensure that designs are aligned with the company-approved Brand Guidelines and maintain accuracy and consistency across all brand and communication channels.
• Support the rollout of branding across internal and external platforms when required.
• Work closely with other clusters/service units to obtain the briefs and information required for newsletters, company profiles, and website updates.
• Update the websites, and company profiles as and when required with the guideline of the management.
• Hands-on experience in photography and videography will be an advantage.
• Perform any additional responsibilities or tasks as delegated or assigned by the management.

Qualifications & Experience

• Develop creative and visually appealing designs for digital platforms (e.g., websites, social media, web banners, email, etc.).
• Degree or Higher Diploma or any recognized qualification in Designing, Digital Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of proven experience as a Creative Designer, Graphic Designer, or in a related design role, with a strong portfolio demonstrating creative and visual communication skills, will be a distinct advantage.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including:
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Photoshop
• Working knowledge of other design and presentation tools such as Canva, Figma, or similar platforms will be an advantage.
• Experience in using AI and Digital Design tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and other AI platforms.
• Excellent visual design skills with a strong eye for detail and composition.
• Ability to interpret briefs and turn ideas into impactful visuals.
• Strong communication and time management skills.

Location

Jaffna

Salary/Benefits

Northern Uni offers a competitive salary and other benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure

If you are confident enough that you possess the required attributes, please forward your CV along with a cover letter to career@northernuni.com stating the position applied in the subject line of the email within 14 days.