ASSISTANT BRAND MANAGER – DESIGN & INNOVATION AT UAC FOODS LIMITED

About Company:

UAC Foods Limited is a leading manufacturer and Marketer of tasty, nourishing convenience foods. The business is a joint venture between UACN Plc of Nigeria with 51% equity stake and Tiger Brands of South Africa with 49%. We are a quality conscious company and always aim to add value to our consumers with our rich basket of Snacks, Beverage and Dairies products. Our foremost act of social responsibility is the nutritious, hygienic and safe products that we consistently give to Nigerians.

Staffed with the right people in key Technical, Production and Customer Service Units coupled with our rich culture of innovation spanning many years, we have remained a dominant player in the food industry. Our company pioneered the Sausage Roll market in 1952 and for over 50 years, Gala has kept Nigerians going in their journey to success.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Description:

• The Assistant Brand Manager – Design & Innovation acts as the bridge between marketing strategy and visual execution, enhancing consumer engagement and market appeal across touchpoints including packaging, social media, in-store visibility, and digital platforms.
• This role is responsible for transforming creative ideas into impactful brand visuals, packaging, campaigns, and design-led innovations. 
• This role leads visual storytelling, brand design strategy, and innovation concept development in alignment with UAC Foods’ commercial objectives.

Key Responsibilities
Lead Design Conceptualization:

• Translate marketing strategies into creative concepts and visual solutions for new products and brand innovations.

Develop Brand Visual Identity:

• Design packaging, promotional materials, trade assets, and other brand collaterals to maintain strong shelf appeal and consumer engagement.

Create Social & Digital Content:

• Produce engaging creatives for social media campaigns, e-commerce platforms, and digital storytelling, including static designs, motion graphics, and 3D animations.

Ensure Brand Consistency:

• Develop and maintain brand guidelines to ensure visual identity is consistent across all communication channels.

Drive Trend Integration:

• Stay ahead of design trends, consumer behaviors, and innovation opportunities to keep the brand fresh and relevant.

Collaborate Cross-Functionally:

• Work closely with Marketing, Sales, and R&D teams to align visual output with strategic business objectives.

Manage Agencies & Vendors:

• Coordinate with external creative agencies, printers, and content producers to deliver high-quality designs on time and within budget.

Project Management & Feedback:

• Manage multiple design projects, incorporate feedback, and deliver outputs that meet brand and business standards.

Requirements:

• B.Sc. or HND in Design, Visual Communication, Marketing, or a related field.
• 2–3 years proven experience in graphic design, brand development, or visual communication, ideally within an agency or FMCG environment.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Figma)
• Strong understanding of visual design principles & brand architecture
• Experience in packaging design & label development
• Expertise in social media creative strategy
• Knowledge of 3D animation, motion graphics, and storyboarding
• Project management and ability to work under tight timelines
• Keen eye for detail and strong aesthetic sense.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

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