Job description

Design work that people actually stop scrolling for. As Senior Designer, you'll be a driving creative force behind OkayAfrica's visual identity — shaping how millions of people experience African music and culture across editorial, social, and campaign work. This is a seat at the table, not just a seat at the desk: your instincts and ideas will shape the brand, not just execute someone else's. You'll conceptualize and create standout design work for the OkayAfrica brand — the kind that's sharp, culturally fluent, and unmistakably OkayAfrica. You'll bring high-quality creativity to every deadline, sweat the details that matter, and have a real voice in shaping creative direction and new ideas. Programs (proficient to expert-level): Photoshop Illustrator Figma Premiere Pro / Final Cut Pro After Effects Audacity, Audition, or Pro Tools Nice to have: Webflow HTML & CSS Blender Comfortable with: DSLR cameras for photo and video Studio lighting Podcast audio engineering You're not just design-savvy; you're culturally fluent. You know what it takes to make a piece of work, or a brand, famous, newsworthy, and worth people's time and attention. Built assets for paid social media campaigns. Designed for newsletters. Created graphics for editorial stories. Produced graphics and edited video for social media. Applied a strong foundation in design principles, typography, and color theory. Designed websites, with basic UX/UI chops. Working in a music media environment or agency, you get the pace and the culture. 5+ years of experience as a graphic designer, ideally with senior-level ownership of projects. You'll be shaping the visual voice of a brand that's already at the center of how the world experiences African music and culture. Expect real creative trust, a collaborative team that values your point of view, and work that will stand out in your portfolio for years to come. Hybrid — NYC-based with in-office and remote flexibility A standard 40-hour week, with some nights and weekends as needed for shoots and events Reasonable accommodations available for candidates with disabilities OkayAfrica offers a competitive contractor rate: Rate Range: $2,500 - $3,500/month (depending on experience) OkayAfrica is committed to defining and amplifying African music, culture, and the voices of the creators and communities driving it forward. Our Creative team continuously innovates and amplifies OkayAfrica's brand narrative through bold multimedia and experiential programming centered on African music and culture.

Requirements

Must-haves

Premiere Pro / Final Cut Pro
After Effects
Audacity, Audition, or Pro Tools
DSLR cameras for photo and video
Studio lighting
Podcast audio engineering
You're not just design-savvy; you're culturally fluent. You know what it takes to make a piece of work, or a brand, famous, newsworthy, and worth people's time and attention.
Built assets for paid social media campaigns.
Designed for newsletters.
Created graphics for editorial stories.
Produced graphics and edited video for social media.
Applied a strong foundation in design principles, typography, and color theory.
Designed websites, with basic UX/UI chops.
Working in a music media environment or agency, you get the pace and the culture.
5+ years of experience as a graphic designer, ideally with senior-level ownership of projects.
A standard 40-hour week, with some nights and weekends as needed for shoots and events
Reasonable accommodations available for candidates with disabilities
Rate Range: $2,500 - $3,500/month (depending on experience)
OkayAfrica is committed to defining and amplifying African music, culture, and the voices of the creators and communities driving it forward.
Our Creative team continuously innovates and amplifies OkayAfrica's brand narrative through bold multimedia and experiential programming centered on African music and culture.

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