Design Internship

Company Overview

Switch Media Ltd is a vibrant, digital-first media and production company fully owned by the Kenya Red Cross Society. As the parent organization of Switch TV—the country’s leading youth channel—and Switch Production Studios, Switch Media offers comprehensive services including video production, creative design, software development, digital advertising, and website development.

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Position Summary

Switch Media Ltd is looking for an imaginative, driven Graphics Design Intern to contribute to both internal and external projects. This role will support a variety of creative initiatives across broadcast, digital, and agency-based services—including social media content creation and client deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Design compelling visual assets for:
  • Internal use such as team communications, presentation decks, and branding.
  • Online platforms including social media (e.g., Instagram, YouTube, Facebook), websites, and digital campaigns.
  • Broadcast media, crafting on-screen graphics, overlays, lower-thirds, and title sequences for Switch TV and other production outputs.
  • Agency-style services including client-focused content creation, branding pieces, promotional materials, and campaign assets.
• Collaborate closely with creative teams across departments—marketing, production, software development—to deliver design solutions aligned with project goals and brand identity.
• Participate actively in brainstorming sessions, contributing fresh ideas and visual concepts.
• Ensure visual consistency and brand alignment across various media platforms.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Digital Media, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign); familiarity with tools like Figma or Adobe XD is a plus.
• Demonstrable visual and creative strengths, including an excellent eye for layout, colour theory, typography, and composition.
• Robust portfolio showcasing a range of design work—particularly digital, print, broadcast, or social media content.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to refine visual deliverables to polished standards.

Skills & Competencies

• Creative conceptual thinking and the ability to visually interpret ideas.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills—comfortable working in fast-paced, cross-functional environments.
• Strong time management and ability to juggle multiple design tasks with prioritization and focus.
• Resourceful and proactive, with a willingness to take initiative and learn across new media domains.

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience across digital, broadcast, and client-facing design environments.
• Exposure to a wide range of media formats—from on-air TV graphics to social media visuals and marketing collateral.
• Mentorship from seasoned design professionals within a dynamic media production setting.
• The chance to build your portfolio through impactful, real-world media projects.