Graphic Designer

About the Programme
The Africa-Europe Partnerships for Culture are a €30 million, EU-funded initiative promoting cultural exchange and co-creation between cultural practitioners across Sub-Saharan African countries and the European Union. Managed by Goethe-Institut Johannesburg, the programme operates across different work packages, e.g. mobility, structural funds, co-creation, skills development and networking.

About the Goethe-Institut
The Goethe-Institut is the cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany with a worldwide reach. It fosters international cultural cooperation. The Goethe-Institut in Johannesburg is the Regional Institute for Sub-Saharan Africa. A particular focus of its activities is strengthening the pan-African dialogue and promoting access to information and networks. All over the world, the Goethe-Institut connects people, ideas and cultural innovations. In doing so, it values diversity, equity and inclusion.

Scope of Assignment
The Graphic Designer produces all visual assets for the Africa-Europe Partnerships for Culture, including social media graphics, Calls for Proposals and programme collateral, event materials, in accordance with the programme’s visibility guide. The Graphic Designer works closely with the communications team and Project Team Manager to ensure visual consistency, accessibility, and alignment with both programme identity and EU’s visibility requirements.

Profile
Essential:

• Demonstrated professional portfolio in graphic design or visual communication
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and/or Canva
• Experience in producing multilingual and multi-format digital and print assets
• Familiarity with EU visibility requirements for externally funded projects or willingness to learn
• Strong attention to detail; ability to manage multiple concurrent briefs under deadline
• English fluency; French and/or Portuguese an advantage
• South African residence or a valid work permit

Desirable:

• Experience in cultural sector communications or arts marketing
• Knowledge of Sub-Saharan African visual cultures and design contexts
• Basic CMS experience for website asset uploads and updates

Application Procedure
Please send a CV, portfolio link, motivation letter, and daily or monthly rate indication to Philina.Wittke@goethe.de and Francois.Smit@goethe.de.
Please include "Graphic Designer – Freelance" in the subject line.
Deadline: 2 April 2026.

Please include the following declaration in your application: I consent to the processing of my personal data contained in the application documents for the purposes of the admission procedure at the Goethe-Institut.