Junior Creative & Art Designer at Bobu Africa

About This Role

We are seeking a junior creative and art designer who is, first and foremost, an artist. You should enjoy sketching, painting, observing details, and drawing inspiration from nature, wildlife, and African cultures.

This position sits at the heart of our craft and design work across all Afrika Collection sub-brands. You will transform ideas into finished products—from soapstone pieces and baskets to illustration-led textiles, packaging, and art.

Key Responsibilities

Product and Craft Design

• Support the design and development of handcrafted products, including soapstone pieces, painted finishes, and African-inspired décor items
• Design basket and woven product patterns for textiles, ceramics, wooden objects, and other surfaces
• Translate sketches and concepts into finished, usable product ideas
• Assist with basic product development steps: prototyping, testing, and refining designs
• Explore and combine different materials and textures, drawing from African craft traditions and sustainable methods

Artistic and Conceptual Work

• Produce hand-drawn sketches, illustrations, and paintings using pencil, ink, watercolour, or acrylics
• Develop artwork for prints, packaging, brand collateral, and limited-edition pieces
• Contribute to mood boards and themes for new collections, campaigns, and collaborations
• Help visually tell the story of our brands and makers in a way that feels authentic and grounded in place

Digital Illustration and Design

• Create polished digital illustrations that reflect Afrika Collection's visual identity
• Use or be willing to learn tools such as Procreate, Photoshop, Illustrator, or similar software
• Prepare artwork for printing, engraving, embroidery, screen-printing, and digital platforms
• Work with the wider team to adapt art for social media, lookbooks, catalogues, and website

Workshops, DIY, and Studio Support

• Assist in planning and running creative workshops and DIY art sessions for children and adults