MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY

STAFF VACANCY

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Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following post:

MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT 

POST A: SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER (1 POST)

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Media/Multimedia/Graphic Design 
• A Master’s Degree in Visual Arts/Media is an added advantage 
• 3+ years of professional graphic design experience in an in-house creative department 

Skills and Attributes 

• Experience in both digital and print design
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Ps, Ai, ID, Pr, Ae)
• Strong understanding of typography, colour theory, and layout design
• Highly creative, innovative, dynamic and self-driven individual with a passion for combining artistic skills within the digital and print spaces.
• Solid graphic design experience in front end web development and digital media management
• Must demonstrate knowledge of corporate brand development, management and sustenance.
• Must have basic appreciation of photography, copy editing, script writing and news gathering.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee all design projects, from conception to delivery e.g., Annual Reports, Strategic Plans, Proposals, Budgets, Branding etc.
• Design original pieces, including illustrations and infographics for every new high-profile university design work.
• Supervise interns, responsible for assigning tasks, overseeing and coaching on creative process, and ensuring on-time delivery of projects.
• Review junior designers’ work to ensure quality and brand consistency across all platforms. 
• Communicate and facilitate the art direction and formatting of design deliverables and produce necessary communications pieces in both print and digital environments for a wide range of university business.
• Design the main visuals for the university brand/s e.g., brand identity and billboards.
• Generate ideas to portray concepts and advertise products/services incorporating international design standards and aligning to the MSU brand.
• Maintain brand consistency throughout all university marketing projects.
• Deliver design work for other university subdivisions while liaising with key persons.
• Manage production of all print pieces from conception to completion   
• Stay up-to-date with industry developments and tools that enhance graphic design output, brand image and consistency.

Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.

APPLICATIONS

Applicants must submit copies of applications with the following: application letter, certified certificates, transcripts, copies of academic (‘O’ and ‘A’ level), national identification and curriculum vitae giving full details of names, place and date of birth, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact telephone number (s) and names and email addresses of three referees addressed to the Deputy Registrar – Human Resource

The application pack should be sent as a single merged pdf file to email address: vacancies@staff.msu.ac.zw.  

Closing date for applications is 05 October 2026.  Note that only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to.

Applicants should clearly state the post being applied for in the subject line.  It should also be noted that non-adherence to any of the above instructions will automatically cause the application to be disqualified.