Athena Institute of Business and Technology (AIBT) is building Africa’s next generation of business, policy, and tech leaders, through flexible, practical, and impact-driven learning.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Graphic Designer, Video Editor & Motion Graphics Designer (Remote)

Location: Nigeria (Remote)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are seeking a creative, innovative, and detail-oriented Graphic Designer, Video Editor & Motion Graphics Designer to develop compelling visual content that communicates the organization’s brand message, engages target audiences, and supports marketing, communication, and business development objectives.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for creating high-quality graphic designs, editing video content, producing motion graphics, and developing multimedia materials for digital platforms, social media, advertising campaigns, corporate communications, and other marketing initiatives.
• The ideal candidate should possess a strong creative portfolio, excellent visual storytelling skills, proficiency in industry-standard design and video editing software, and the ability to transform creative briefs into engaging, professional, and visually consistent content.

Key Responsibilities
Graphic Design:

• Design creative and visually appealing graphics for digital marketing, social media, websites, presentations, advertisements, and promotional materials.
• Develop branded visual assets, including banners, brochures, flyers, posters, infographics, presentations, and other marketing collateral.
• Maintain brand consistency across all visual communication materials, ensuring alignment with the organization’s identity and guidelines.
• Collaborate with the marketing and communications teams to conceptualize and execute creative campaigns.
• Prepare production-ready artwork for digital publication and print.
• Develop creative concepts, layouts, typography, illustrations, and visual compositions that effectively communicate key messages.

Video Editing and Production:

• Edit raw video footage into polished, engaging, and professional video content for marketing, social media, corporate communications, and promotional campaigns.
• Select and arrange footage, apply transitions, synchronize audio, perform colour correction, and enhance sound quality.
• Create short-form videos, reels, promotional videos, interviews, event highlights, testimonials, and corporate presentations.
• Incorporate subtitles, captions, background music, sound effects, and other elements to improve audience engagement.
• Ensure video content meets the technical specifications and formatting requirements of different platforms.
• Organize, manage, and maintain video assets, project files, and digital media libraries.
• Collaborate with content creators, marketing personnel, and other stakeholders to develop effective video concepts and storyboards.

Motion Graphics and Visual Effects:

• Design and animate motion graphics, animated titles, logo reveals, lower thirds, transitions, and other visual elements.
• Create animated explainer videos, promotional animations, and branded video content.
• Incorporate visual effects, typography animation, and graphical overlays to enhance storytelling.
• Develop storyboards and visual concepts for motion graphics projects.
• Integrate animations, graphics, sound, and video footage into cohesive multimedia productions.
• Optimize rendered content for websites, social media platforms, presentations, and other digital channels.

General Responsibilities:

• Interpret creative briefs and translate business objectives into effective visual content.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality standards.
• Review creative work, incorporate feedback, and make revisions where necessary.
• Keep up to date with design trends, video production techniques, motion graphics, and emerging creative technologies.
• Ensure all visual materials comply with brand guidelines, copyright requirements, and applicable licensing terms.
• Maintain organized workflows and provide updates on project progress to relevant stakeholders.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Visual Communication, Multimedia Design, Film Production, Mass Communication, or a related discipline.
• Relevant professional training in graphic design, video editing, animation, or motion graphics will be an added advantage.
• Professional certifications in Adobe Creative Cloud or other recognized creative tools are desirable.
• Equivalent practical experience, demonstrated technical ability, and a strong creative portfolio may be considered in place of formal qualifications.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant experience in graphic design, video editing, motion graphics, multimedia production, or a related creative role.
• Demonstrable experience producing high-quality graphics, edited videos, and animated visual content for professional or commercial use.
• Proficiency in relevant design, editing, and animation software.
• Experience developing creative assets for marketing campaigns, corporate communications, social media, and digital advertising.
• A strong portfolio showcasing graphic design projects, video editing samples, and motion graphics or animation work.
• Experience managing multiple creative assignments, meeting deadlines, and incorporating stakeholder feedback.
• Ability to maintain visual consistency across different formats and communication channels.

Required Skills:

• Strong graphic design, video editing, and motion graphics capabilities.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Adobe After Effects, or equivalent professional tools.
• Good understanding of typography, colour theory, composition, layout, and visual hierarchy.
• Strong video storytelling, sequencing, pacing, and editing skills.
• Experience creating motion graphics, animations, transitions, and visual effects.
• Knowledge of video formats, codecs, aspect ratios, resolutions, and export settings for digital platforms.
• Familiarity with audio editing, colour grading, and basic sound design.
• Ability to develop creative concepts, storyboards, and visual narratives from written briefs.
• Understanding of branding, digital marketing, and social media content requirements.
• Strong attention to detail, creativity, and visual consistency.
• Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and deliver quality work under tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to receive feedback constructively and translate it into effective creative revisions.

Additional Advantage:

• Experience with DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, Blender, Cinema 4D, or other professional creative software.
• Knowledge of 2D and 3D animation, compositing, and advanced visual effects.
• Experience with photography, videography, lighting, and camera operation.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted creative tools for design, video editing, and animation.
• Experience developing content for YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and other digital platforms.
• Basic knowledge of web design, UI graphics, and presentation design.
• Experience producing corporate videos, event coverage, product demonstrations, or advertising campaigns.

Application Closing Date
27th October, 2026.