Graphic Design Team Lead

Role Description

About Wekume: Wekume is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering students to reach their full potential. We break down barriers to sexual and reproductive health through collaboration, empathy, innovation, and community. Our core product, the Wekume app, provides university students with trusted, discreet access to essential tools like SafeChat, QuickTest, ARV Corner, and SRH product ordering. Through our social media and on-campus events, we help students make informed choices and rewrite the narrative for healthy sexual and reproductive health in Uganda.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate between the Graphic Design Team and other stakeholders within WEKUME to ensure the success and visual consistency of all WEKUME communications.

Schedule and lead design planning meetings before key campaigns or projects to ensure clear purpose, messaging, and visual goals are established.

Schedule and lead design review and debrief sessions to evaluate the effectiveness of visual assets against stated plans and objectives.

Document and evaluate each design project, collecting feedback and reporting key outcomes to inform future visual strategy.

Supervise remote graphic design volunteers, ensuring high-quality output and adherence to brand guidelines.

Lead the Graphic Design Team, exemplifying WEKUME values, to ensure fulfillment of the following responsibilities of the Design Team:

• Plan and execute the creation of visual assets for WEKUME events, campaigns, reports, and digital platforms.
• Ensure coordination with communications, fundraising, and programs teams to create cohesive visual content for joint initiatives.
• Handle end-to-end design processes from concept to final production, including image sourcing, layout, typography, and preparing files for various media (digital, print).
• Develop design project timelines and manage resources to ensure cost-effective and timely delivery within budgetary limits.
• Collaborate with the communications and fundraising teams to align visual content with strategic goals, donor expectations, and audience engagement.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant brand guidelines, accessibility standards, and ethical considerations in all visual outputs.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Multimedia Design, or a related field.

Minimum 4 years’ experience in graphic design, with at least 2 years in a team leadership or senior design role, preferably within a non-profit or social impact context.

Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with excellent attention to detail in visual execution.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills; confident working with diverse stakeholders including internal teams, partners, and beneficiaries.

Proficiency in industry-standard design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign); familiarity with video editing tools and digital asset management.

Willingness to adapt to evolving design trends and tools as needed.

Desired Attributes

Passionate about youth empowerment, civic engagement, and social innovation, reflected in impactful visual storytelling.

A creative thinker who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments and can bring innovative visual solutions.

Culturally sensitive and community-driven in visual representation.

Collaborative team player with a proactive attitude and strong leadership qualities