Description

Media Challenge Initiative (MCI) is seeking a creative and motivated Graphics Design Intern to join our team in Kampala. The intern will support visual storytelling that amplifies youth and community voices while contributing to MCI’s mission in media innovation and narrative change.

Demographics

This is a great opportunity for a young designer looking to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic media and development organisation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Visual Content Creation

• Support with the design of graphics, social media visuals, infographics, posters and simple illustrations that align with MCI’s brand identity.
• Create visual assets for news stories, reports, training materials and digital campaigns.
• Support the production of short video edits and basic motion graphics when required.

1. Campaign & Project Support

• Assist in developing visual concepts and materials for thematic campaigns (youth, health, climate, education, etc.).
• Design digital and print collateral for workshops, events and community outreach activities.
• Ensure designs are engaging, culturally relevant and audience appropriate.

1. Brand Support & Asset Management

• Maintain consistency with MCI’s visual identity guidelines across all designs.
• Help document project activities through photography and visual recording.
• Organise and manage digital design assets and project files.

1. Learning & Team Support

• Participate in team brainstorming sessions and contribute creative ideas.
• Receive mentorship while supporting senior designers on various projects.
• Assist with day-to-day design needs of the organisation.

Who We Are Looking For

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Fine Arts, Multimedia, or a related field.
• Basic to intermediate proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Canva.
• A strong portfolio showcasing creative work (personal or academic projects are acceptable).
• Interest in social impact, storytelling and community-focused design.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Based in or willing to work from Kampala.
• Creative, enthusiastic and eager to learn.
• Detail-oriented with a strong sense of visual aesthetics.
• Reliable, proactive and able to meet deadlines.
• Passionate about using design for social change and community development.

Why This Role Matters

You will help shape how MCI’s mission shows up visually—across social feeds, campaigns, reports and community events—while learning inside a working newsroom and creative studio.

Demographics

Your designs will give youth and community stories the dignity, energy and reach they deserve.

• Support with the design of graphics, social media visuals, infographics, posters and simple illustrations that align with MCI’s brand identity.
• Create visual assets for news stories, reports, training materials and digital campaigns.
• Support the production of short video edits and basic motion graphics when required.
• Assist in developing visual concepts and materials for thematic campaigns (youth, health, climate, education, etc.).
• Design digital and print collateral for workshops, events and community outreach activities.
• Ensure designs are engaging, culturally relevant and audience appropriate.
• Maintain consistency with MCI’s visual identity guidelines across all designs.
• Help document project activities through photography and visual recording.
• Organise and manage digital design assets and project files.
• Participate in team brainstorming sessions and contribute creative ideas.
• Receive mentorship while supporting senior designers on various projects.
• Assist with day-to-day design needs of the organisation.

• Basic to intermediate proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Canva.
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented
• Strong sense of visual aesthetics
• Reliable
• Proactive
• Able to meet deadlines

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Fine Arts, Multimedia, or a related field.
• A strong portfolio showcasing creative work (personal or academic projects are acceptable).
• Interest in social impact, storytelling and community-focused design.
• Based in or willing to work from Kampala.
• Creative, enthusiastic and eager to learn.
• Passionate about using design for social change and community development.