[Hiring] Multimedia Graphic Designer @KoboToolbox

Role Description

The Multimedia Graphic Designer will play a critical role in advancing Kobo’s external communication and fundraising goals by creating compelling visual content that tells powerful stories, engages new and existing donors, and builds brand awareness. This position combines traditional graphic design with video production, photography, animation, and audio to produce engaging digital content for all of Kobo’s web, social media, and online learning channels. In this newly created position, the Multimedia Graphic Designer will bridge art and technology. In this role, they will also identify and coordinate with external video and photography providers as needed, for example, for the creation of impactful donor-focused videos to showcase Kobo’s impact in supporting humanitarian organizations on the ground.

The ideal candidate is a creative storyteller with a passion for mission-driven work, skilled at translating complex impact data and beneficiary stories into visually engaging assets that inspire giving. They are an expert in brand storytelling and stewardship.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in tools such as Figma, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Lightroom), or other relevant tools (e.g., Affinity, Canva, CapCut).
• Experience in creating dynamic business or donor pitches using software such as PowerPoint, Google Slides, Keynote, or others.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating multimedia and graphic design with a concentration of digital assets, photography, and videography work along with traditional graphic design elements.
• Experience with social media content creation.
• Experience with web design.
• Knowledge of print production and digital optimization best practices.
• Passion for Mission: Demonstrated commitment to the organization’s cause (e.g., humanitarian aid, global health, or development work).
• Significant overlap in daily working availability with US East Coast business hours.

Requirements

• Advanced Technical Skills: Some working knowledge of 3D modeling and texturing tools like Blender, Cinema 4D, or Maya.
• Experience utilizing AI tools responsibly to quickly scale variations of ad creatives and assets.
• Strategic & Leadership Capabilities: Experience designing direct-response marketing materials and executing A/B testing.
• Deep understanding of WCAG and ADA-compliant design standards for web and display experiences.
• Experience leading freelance designers or reviewing the creative output.
• Experience in an online working environment, including familiarity with coordination and productivity tools, such as Notion, Zulip, Loom, and Linear.
• Verified Experience & Credentials: A specialized digital portfolio that showcases web graphics, custom motion graphics, videos, and animation, digital ads, and other marketing materials.
• 2 to 5+ years of experience working for a creative agency or similar environment with a design and/or multimedia focus.

Benefits

• Genuine Impact: Contribute directly to projects that affect millions globally, working with international humanitarian organizations and community-based partners in 200 countries.
• Meaningful Work Environment: Join a team that tackles global challenges through innovative data collection tools that create lasting change.
• Diverse Team: Be part of a globally diverse, inclusive team that values equity and inclusion across all spectrums.
• Flexible Work Culture: Enjoy mutual flexibility, with a culture prioritizing work-life balance.
• Professional Development: Access generous professional development opportunities.
• Health & Wellness: 5 medical insurance options, dental, and vision (up to 80% premium covered), plus life insurance and Long Term Disability.
• Financial Security: 401(k) retirement plan with 100% match up to 2%.
• Work-Life Balance: 20 days paid time off, 12 floating holidays, unlimited sick days, and paid parental leave.