CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AT EQUITY BANK.

Equity Bank is one of the region’s leading Banks whose purpose is to transform the lives and livelihoods of the people of Africa socially and economically by availing them modern, inclusive nancial services that maximize their opportunities. With a strong footprint in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, DRC and South Sudan, Equity Bank is home to more than 20 million customers – the largest customer base in Africa. Currently the Bank is seeking additional talent to serve in the role outlined below.

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Job Title: Graphic Designer

Department: Marketing and Communications

Reports to: Head of Marketing and Communications

Job Level: Assistant Manager

Location: Equity Bank Headquarters

Job Summary

The Graphic Designer is responsible for developing high-quality visual content that supports the Bank’s communications goals, enhances customer engagement, and strengthens brand visibility across all platforms. This role delivers creative assets for marketing campaigns, internal communications, product promotions, digital and print media, and stakeholder presentations, ensuring alignment with the Bank’s brand guidelines and strategic direction. Additionally, the role will champion the establishment and management of the Bank’s Image and Photograph Bank Initiative, a centralized visual repository designed to store, organize, and maintain high-quality photographic and graphic assets representing the Bank’s brand, culture, and community impact.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Design and produce a wide range of visual assets for both digital and print media, including brochures, posters, signage, advertisements, social media content, and web pages.
• Create impactful layouts and templates for internal communications, presentations, and corporate publications in accordance with brand identity.
• Collaborate with the marketing and communications team to conceptualize and execute campaign visuals, promotional content, and storytelling through graphics.
• Translate business briefs and scripts into visual storyboards for motion graphics, animations, or video editing as needed.
• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Adapt creative content to dierent formats (social media, events, branch signage, and digital advertising).
• Ensure consistency of brand elements across all internal and external design work.
• Maintain organized digital archives of all design materials, source les, and brand assets.
• Lead and manage the Bank’s Image and Photograph Bank Initiative, ensuring accurate tagging, cataloguing, and maintenance of a comprehensive digital image repository.
• Coordinate with internal teams, photographers, and external vendors to source, curate, and update authentic and high-quality imagery reecting the Bank’s operations, people, and community initiatives.
• Establish and enforce brand photography guidelines, metadata standards, and usage protocols for all images and videos across the organization.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies in visual design and recommend improvements or innovations for Bank branding.
• Support the Head of Marketing and Communications in elevating the visual identity of the Bank and ensuring professional design standards are upheld.
• Any other duties assigned by the Supervisor or Line Manager.

Qualification, Experience, Skills and Attributes

For the above position, the successful applicant should full the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Graphic Design, Media Arts, Visual Communication, Journalism, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of proven experience in graphic design, preferably in a financial institution, agency, or corporate marketing environment.
• Experience in digital asset management systems or photo libraries will be a distinct advantage.
• Basic photography or videography skills will be an added advantage.
• Advanced prociency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign); knowledge of After Effects or Premiere Pro is a plus.
• Strong understanding of design principles, color theory, typography, layout, and branding.
• Experience in designing for both digital platforms (web, social media, email) and print production.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work eectively under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Creative thinker with a passion for clean, professional, and engaging design.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to receive and act on constructive feedback.
• Familiarity with digital le preparation, color calibration, and design specications for commercial printing.
• Ability to stay current with emerging design trends and incorporate relevant techniques into work.

• Understanding of brand photography principles, image rights management, and ethical visual representation.
• Knowledge of digital asset management tools or cloud-based storage systems for maintaining visual archives.

If you meet the above requirements, submit your application quoting the job opportunity you are applying for as subject of your email through the email address below by 12th November 2025. Please include detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of the relevant certicates, testimonials, and daytime telephone contact and email address. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Email to: jobsrwanda@equitybank.co.rw

Equity Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of individuals, ideas, perspectives, insights, values and what they bring to the workplace.