Ubongo · 3 hours ago
Role: Creative Partner/Graphics Designer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior LevelUbongo is Africa's leading producer of kids' edutainment content, creating fun and educational material for children across the continent. They are seeking a Creative Partner/Graphics Designer to provide ongoing design and creative support, including the creation and adaptation of visual assets for various platforms and purposes.
ChildrenE-LearningEdTechEducationEdutainment
Responsibilities
We will design and produce a wide range of creative assets, including:
Illustrations, artwork, and visual systems for Ubongo’s characters, shows, and brands
Digital assets such as app visuals, thumbnails, social media graphics, animations, and short-form video
Print and physical materials including merchandise, posters, ID cards, business cards, and event branding
Music and media artwork such as album covers and digital releases
We will adapt existing Ubongo content into new formats and versions for different platforms and audiences, including:
Episode segments, songs, and educational content
E-books and learning materials
Regionally adapted versions of content and branding
We will provide design support for Ubongo’s communication and engagement efforts, including:
Campaign and promotional materials
Social media engagement assets
Teacher, caregiver, and partner-focused materials
Website, broadcaster, and channel updates
We will support Ubongo’s brand and operations through:
Event and stakeholder branding
Staff and partner materials (IDs, profiles, bios, etc.)
Presentation, reporting, and internal communication visuals
We will create visual assets to support Ubongo’s fundraising and reporting needs, including:
Infographics and data visualisation
Donor and campaign materials
Reports and annual publications
We will maintain and evolve Ubongo’s visual identity by:
Developing and refining fonts, logos, and design elements
Creating reusable templates and asset libraries
Supporting marketing, production, and brand teams with ready-to-use creative assets
Qualification
Required
Minimum experience: Experienced
Excellent graphic design, animation and illustration skills
Ability to create and adapt visual assets across digital, print, media, marketing, education, brand, events, and fundraising needs
Development and maintenance of visual identity, creative systems, and reusable asset libraries
Willingness to be challenged and think critically and creatively
Passion for education, kids, and making a difference
Relevant experience and portfolio quality
Understanding of the scope and target audience
Creativity and technical capability
Capacity to work across multiple countries and teams
Preferred
Portfolio of past relevant campaigns
Proposed service model (retainer, rate card, hybrid)
Budget proposal
Team structure and key personnel
At least two professional references
Company
Ubongo
Ubongo is a Tanzanian social enterprise that creates interactive edutainment for learners in Africa.
Founded in 2013
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$27.82MKey Investors
LEGO Foundation
2022-12-08Grant· $27.8M
2019-03-24Grant· $0.03M
2019-02-19Corporate Round
Leadership Team
NISHA LIGON
Co-Founder & Senior Advisor
Recent News
2025-07-28
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