Publication Designer Job The Digital Monkeys

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The Digital Monkeys is hiring a Publication Designer in Nairobi for a full-time mid-level role. The designer will create print and digital publications, manage layouts, and ensure brand consistency. Requires expertise in Adobe Creative Suite and strong typography skills.

• Mid-level full-time role in Nairobi
• Expertise in InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop required
• Focus on long-form print and digital publications

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Job Title: Publication Designer Date Posted: 13/07/2026 Job Type: Full Time Job Level: Middle Employer: The Digital Monkeys Industry: Graphic Design Salary: Open Location: Nairobi Country: Kenya Deadline: 15/07/2026 Summary: Looking for a graphic design job in Kenya? The Digital Monkeys is hiring a Publication Designer skilled in layout design, editorial typography, digital publishing, and print production management. Role Purpose The Publication Designer delivers high-quality, creative publication design and graphic design work to our clients through strong visual execution, attention to detail, and speed of delivery. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with our dynamic team to ensure design consistency, creative excellence, and brand alignment across all deliverables. Develop compelling designs and visual content for print and digital media, applying graphic design fundamentals and publication layout skills where required. Design and adapt annual reports, brochures, newsletters, company profiles, pitch documents, magazines, proposals, case studies, and other long-form materials during publication cycles, while supporting general graphic design work when publications are off-cycle. Prepare accurate final artwork for print and digital publishing, including pagination, margins, bleeds, image resolution, colour settings, packaging, and version control. Stay abreast of current industry standards, emerging technologies, publication design trends, social media trends, and market dynamics. Skills & Competencies Strong conceptual thinking, publication layout judgement, typography skills, artistic skills, and overall design skills. Strong communication skills, with the ability to interpret briefs, ask the right clarification questions, and explain design rationale clearly. Strong initiative and teamwork, including close collaboration with creatives, account teams, copywriters, strategists, and production partners. Strong eye for layout consistency, spelling/formatting alignment, pagination, spacing, image quality, and final artwork accuracy. Trustworthy and consistent in delivering quality work within agreed timelines and review cycles. Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop; working knowledge of print-ready and digital publishing file requirements. Willingness to work smart and put in the extra hours when needed, especially around major publication deadlines. Self-driven with a knack for bringing fresh design ideas, layout improvements, and production efficiencies to the table. Maintains composure and performance under pressure, especially where publication deadlines and multiple revision cycles are involved. Welcomes constructive criticism and adapts quickly to internal, client, and proofing feedback. How to Apply Click here to apply Browse Related Jobs: Digital Marketer & Graphic Designer Job KIPH Nairobi, Kenya Graphics Designer NGO Job Willow Health Media Nairobi, Kenya Senior Digital Content Producer Job BBC, Nairobi, Kenya Industrial Attachment - Digital Content Creation Job… 🎯 Applying for This Job? Don’t Send a Generic CV. Don’t send the same CV to every job/employer. Have our recruitment team customize your CV to match the requirements of this specific job and improve your chances of getting an interview. Customise My CV For This Job . ⭐ 5-Star Reviews . Job Seeker Testimonials: Professionals Who Got Jobs Through Corporate Staffing Since 2011, Kenyan professionals have trusted Corporate Staffing Services to help them secure employment with leading employers in Kenya and beyond. Read testimonials from candidates who have experienced our recruitment process firsthand and successfully gotten hired through our recruitment services. You Could Be Our Next Success Story . Read How They Got Jobs Through Corporate Staffing GET A JOB FASTER! Applying for a Specific Job? Our recruiters will customise your CV to match the employer's requirements so you can get shortlisted. Customise My CV Used AI to Write Your CV but Not Getting Interviews? Get A FREE CV review and CV Upgrade, plus 3 months job search support from our recruitment team. Contact us today for Free CV Review Do You Have An Upcoming Interview? Get assistance from our experienced HR recruiters. Talk to our team for Interview Preparation & Coaching Browse Top Job Categories Accounting Jobs Administration Jobs Audit Jobs Banking Jobs Communication Jobs Credit Control Jobs Customer Service Jobs Director Jobs Driver Jobs Engineer Jobs Finance Jobs Graphic Designer Jobs Health & Safety Jobs Hotel Jobs Human Resource Jobs Information Technology Jobs Internships Jobs Journalism Jobs Legal Jobs Logistics Jobs Media Jobs NGO Jobs Procurement Jobs Public Relations Jobs Quality Control Jobs Quantity Surveyor Jobs Sales & Marketing Jobs Quantity Surveyor Jobs Technician Jobs Tours & Travel Jobs Employer Testimonials Trusted by Leading Employers In Kenya For Recruitment & HR Services. We have recruited for leading organisation