About Unifi

Boldly different. Fiercely human. Proudly African. 

Unifi is redefining credit in Africa with simple, fast personal loans delivered through online, mobile and branch channels.  We make life easy for our clients across Zambia, Kenya, Uganda, South Africa and Tanzania. Unifi has conviction in the African continent and its people, and our products enable our clients to achieve even more.  As one of the fastest-growing lenders in Africa, we combine exceptional client service with the very best tech and data analytics.

Purpose of the role

In this role, you will lead the visual strategy for large-scale marketing campaigns and physical branch designs while simultaneously driving our internal communications. Bringing meticulous attention to detail and a sense of adventure, you will travel across Africa to collaborate with regional teams and deliver innovative, brand-aligned designs across all digital and physical platforms.

Responsibilities 

• Design visually compelling and impactful marketing materials for both physical and digital platforms.
• Develop creative brand design concepts to keep the look and feel of Unifi’s branches fresh and engaging.
• Ensure all design outputs consistently adhere to Unifi’s brand guidelines and messaging standards.
• Partner seamlessly with the support office and regional/in-country marketing teams to brainstorm and build out diverse, high-performing campaigns. 
• Update and refine existing design materials as required.
• Create ad hoc designs for internal communication purposes.
• Lead our internal brand experience by designing cohesive executive presentations, intuitive data dashboards, and engaging materials for Learning & Development initiatives. 
• Lead the conceptualisation and visual strategy for large-scale marketing campaigns from the ground up. 

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design.
• Demonstrated experience in Graphic Design supported by a strong portfolio.
• 6-8 years of experience in an advertising agency.
• Advanced understanding of marketing principles and best practices.
• A creative and curious mindset, capable of generating innovative ideas.
• Exceptional organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• A sense of adventure and enthusiasm for exploring new possibilities.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly to African countries.