Creative & Graphics Design Intern at Health Business Academy for Africa (HBA)

Health Business Academy for Africa (HBA) is a leading executive education and leadership development organization focused on building business and leadership capacity in Africa’s healthcare sector. We connect ambitious healthcare professionals with transformational knowledge, networks, and opportunities to scale impact and drive innovation in healthcare delivery across the continent.

Job Title: Creative & Graphics Design Intern

Location: Remote (with occasional physical meetings or events in Lagos, Nigeria)

Employment Type: Full-time

Department: Communications & Marketing
Reports To: Content and Social Media Manager
Duration: 6 months (with possible extension based on performance)
Start Date: Immediately

Role Overview

• We are seeking a talented and motivated Creative & Graphics Design Intern to join our team.
• This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about visual storytelling, has a strong design eye, and is eager to contribute to impactful projects across health, business, and education.
• You will support HBA’s digital presence, marketing campaigns, event branding, and learning materials with professional and appealing designs.

Key Responsibilities
Visual Content Creation:

• Design social media graphics, infographics, reels covers, banners, and short animations aligned with HBA’s brand guide.
• Create engaging visuals for webinars, masterclasses, event flyers, e-certificates, email headers, and digital brochures.

Brand Identity Management:

• Support the design and consistency of HBA’s visual identity across all platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, WhatsApp, Mailchimp, Canva, etc.).
• Help develop branded templates for internal use (PowerPoint decks, proposal covers, course handouts, etc.).

Digital Product & Learning Material Design:

• Assist in formatting and beautifying course content, slide decks, student workbooks, and course e-guides.

Event & Campaign Support:

• Design on-brand materials for campaigns, press releases, and strategic partnership decks.
• Provide creative support before and after events (e.g., recap visuals, quote cards, photo enhancements).

Collaboration & Innovation:

• Work closely with the Content & Social Media Manager, Program Coordinators, and the Executive Director to interpret briefs and produce compelling outputs.
• Bring fresh design ideas to improve audience engagement and the learning experience.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently completed a degree or training in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Communications, Multimedia Design, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Canva and Adobe Photoshop (required); familiarity with Illustrator or Premiere Pro is a plus.
• Strong eye for aesthetics, colour, typography, layout, and branding.
• Ability to follow brand guidelines while being creative and innovative.
• A portfolio showcasing design work (academic, freelance, or personal projects).

Skills & Competencies

• Creativity, attention to detail, and visual storytelling ability.
• Time management and ability to meet multiple deadlines.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Self-motivated with a strong desire to learn and grow.
• Interest in healthcare, entrepreneurship, or social impact work is an added advantage.

Salary
N100,000 – N170,000 monthly.

What You’ll Gain:

• Hands-on experience in a fast-growing Pan-African leadership and business academy.
• Exposure to real projects, events, and campaigns with healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, and corporate leaders.
• Mentorship, coaching, and a possible recommendation letter upon successful completion.
• Certificate of Internship & featured profile on HBA platforms.
• Stipend or performance-based reward (subject to funding/availability).

Application Closing Date
28th July, 2025.

How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV, design portfolio or samples, and a short statement of interest to: [email protected] using “Creative & Graphics Design Intern – [Your Name]” as the subject of the mail.