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HCD Designer in Ethiopia

17 Triggers Consulting Asia Co., Ltd.
Full-time
On-site
Addis Ababa, -, Ethiopia

Human-Centered Designer 


Use your creative problem-solving skills to change the world!

17 Triggers is on a mission to tackle some of the world's most pressing behavioral challenges using human-centered design (HCD). As we expand our operations, we need a HCD Designer to help us take our work to the next level and grow our business unit in Ethiopia.


As a HCD Designer, you'll work closely with our HCD Strategist/Researchers to tackle issues in public health, food security, and sustainable agriculture to solve behavioral challenges in Ethiopia. You will lead the creative process for projects, including ideation, prototyping, testing, and overseeing execution and production. You will also serve as the client-facing creative lead for key deliverables and presentations. 


We are a small but growing team, so we are looking for people with entrepreneurial spirits, who are proactive, adaptable and excited to contribute to growing our presence and operational capacity in Ethiopia.    


Responsibilities

Here is a high-level look at what we’d expect from you:


  • Implementing all phases of projects from start to finish through the application of human-centered design (HCD), SBC, and design thinking principles 
    • Collaborating with the project team to review background research, identify gaps, and develop the strategic approach for field research
    • Conducting fieldwork and site visits
    • Leading co-design and ideation sessions with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders
    • Translating research findings into effective, user-centered low-fidelity prototypes
    • Testing with users, and quickly iterating prototypes based on learnings
    • Developing strong creative concepts and solutions  
    • Collaborating with the production team to create a creative brief and overseeing execution and production
  • Designing and leading alignment workshops to ensure stakeholder agreement on project goals and serving as the client-facing creative lead for key deliverables and presentations
  • Working collaboratively with teams to ensure project deliverables are delivered on time, on budget, with high quality, maintaining client satisfaction
  • Providing support to the business development team, including generating knowledge management assets when necessary (e.g. visuals for case studies, social media posts, etc.)
  • Contributing to the culture and growth of the company, including coaching junior team members and providing suggestions for improving processes and practices. 
  • Supporting overall company strategy to build the business unit in Ethiopia and participating actively in strategy workshops and annual planning. 


Ideal Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Design, Fine Arts, Advertising, Industrial Design, or a related field. A Masters Degree is an asset. 
  • At least 7 years experience as a Creative/Art Director, Human-Centered Designer, or a similar position
  • Strong portfolio showcasing expertise in creative development and execution across a variety of mediums (e.g. print, video, digital, experiential) and/or product and service design
  • Exceptional skills in concept development, ideation, prototyping, and creative development
  • Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and take direction
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality work on tight deadlines
  • Familiarity with social behavior change and/or behavioral science would be an asset
  • Preference will be given to Ethiopian nationals 
  • Fluency in English is mandatory 

If you don’t meet 100% of these qualifications, but think you have what it takes, please apply anyway!


Benefits

At 17 Triggers, we understand that our employees are our most valuable asset and we strive to create a culture that promotes their well-being and success. We offer a competitive salary package that is commensurate with experience and industry standards. Additionally, we offer a range of benefits to ensure that our employees are happy and healthy, including:


  • Comprehensive health insurance coverage for you and your dependents.
  • Vacation time and paid holidays.
  • Opportunities to help you grow your skills and advance your career.
  • Opportunities for team-building activities and social events.
  • A creative and supportive work environment where your ideas are valued.
  • Flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.

If you share our passion for pushing boundaries to design solutions that drive meaningful change and want to contribute to growing our brand in Ethiopia, we want to hear from you!


To apply, please submit your CV, cover letter, and portfolio showcasing your expertise in creative development and execution via this link:  https://17triggers.bamboohr.com/careers/39