Creative Designer, Cotonou (Benin Republic)

Department: Marketing & Creative

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Benin Republic

Reporting To: Creative Lead

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute visual concepts for:
  • Marketing campaigns (digital and print)
  • Social media content
  • Corporate communications materials (presentations, e-shots, posters, brochures)
• Ensure all designs align with established brand guidelines and visual identity systems
• Contribute to ideation and creative direction for campaigns and brand initiatives

• Edit video content for:
  • Product demonstrations and explainer videos
  • Marketing and campaign content
  • Internal training and communication materials
• Assemble raw footage, graphics, audio, and effects into polished final outputs
• Adapt video content for multiple platforms (web, social media, presentations)

• Design and develop motion graphics and animations including:
  • Explainer videos
  • Animated infographics
  • Social media motion content
• Create animated assets such as:
  • Titles, transitions, and lower thirds

• Participate in video production processes including:
  • Pre-production (concept development, storyboarding, shot planning)
  • Production support during shoots (where required)
  • Post-production editing and finishing
• Manage and organise digital assets (video, graphics, audio)

• Work closely with:
  • Marketing, Communications, and Product teams
  • Aftersales and training teams (for instructional content)
• Interpret creative briefs and translate them into effective visual solutions
• Incorporate feedback and deliver revisions in a timely manner

• Maintain consistency and integrity of the brand across all outputs
• Ensure all creative materials meet organisational standards and compliance requirements
• Conduct quality checks prior to final delivery

• Campaign creative assets (static and motion)
• Product and explainer videos
• Social media content (graphics and motion)
• Internal training and communication videos
• Branded templates and reusable motion assets

You might be a strong candidate if you have:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Graphic Design, Multimedia Design, Film Production, or a related field

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role (in-house or agency)
• Demonstrated portfolio showcasing graphic design, video editing, and animation work.

• Proficiency in:
  • Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
  • Adobe Premiere Pro / Final Cut Pro
  • Adobe After Effects (essential)
• Strong understanding of:
  • Layout, typography, and visual hierarchy
  • Video editing workflows and storytelling techniques
  • Motion graphics and animation principles

• Creative and conceptual thinking
• Must be Bilingual (English & French)
• Attention to detail and quality
• Effective time management and ability to handle multiple projects.
• Ability to receive and apply constructive feedback
• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset.

• Basic knowledge of photography and videography
• Experience with 3D tools (e.g., Blender, Cinema 4D)
• Understanding of digital marketing and content performance metrics

What Sun King offers

• Professional growth in a dynamic, rapidly expanding, high-social-impact industry
• An open-minded, collaborative culture made up of enthusiastic colleagues who are driven by the challenge of innovation towards profound impact on people and the planet.
• A truly multicultural experience: you will have the chance to work with and learn from people from different geographies, nationalities, and backgrounds.
• Structured, tailored learning and development programs that help you become a better leader, manager, and professional through the Sun Center for Leadership.