Art Director (Nigeria)  Nigeria

The BBC is an international multimedia broadcaster on radio, TV, online and social networks with a weekly global audience of 320 million. As part of an historic multi-million pound expansion of BBC Africa, the BBC World Service is introducing a wide range of new and exciting language and regional content to serve African and global audiences. We are  recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title: Art Director (Nigeria)

Location: Nigeria

Contract: Fixed-term employment

Duration: 2 years

Reports to: Creative Lead Job description

The BBC Media Action office in Nigeria is seeking an Art Director for a multi-media Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) programme focused on family planning in Northern Nigeria. The Art Director is a senior creative specialist responsible for the visual direction and design quality of the programme's digital content and campaigns. Working closely with the Creative Lead and Senior Digital Producer, the role will translate creative concepts and communication objectives into compelling visual executions across digital platforms. The postholder will lead the development of visual concepts, oversee design execution and ensure consistency across the programme's visual identity and creative outputs. The role will also provide creative guidance to other production specialists and ensure that all visual content meets BBC Media Action's brand, editorial and quality standards.

Lead the visual development and art direction of digital content, campaigns and creative assets across the programme. Translate creative briefs and concepts into compelling visual treatments, design approaches and creative executions. Oversee the development of digital assets, including graphics, illustrations, infographics, animations, social media content and campaign materials. Establish and maintain visual consistency across platforms, ensuring appropriate application of BBC Media Action's brand identity. Provide visual direction for video content, including titles, graphics, thumbnails, animations and other design elements. Work closely with the Creative Lead and Senior Digital Producer to ensure visual outputs align with creative concepts, audience insights and programme objectives. Provide creative guidance, feedback and quality assurance across design outputs, including work produced by external specialists. Ensure that all visual materials are culturally appropriate, audience-centred and meet agreed creative, technical and editorial standards. Keep abreast of emerging design trends, digital formats and creative technologies to identify opportunities for innovation. Perform any other duties reasonably required to support BBC Media Action's organisational and programme objectives.

Required Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Proven track record of 6 – 8 years or more in art direction, graphic design or visual communications, preferably across digital, advertising, media or communications. Strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality visual design and creative direction across digital platforms. Proven ability to translate creative concepts and strategic objectives into compelling visual ideas. Strong understanding of visual identity, typography, composition, colour, layout and visual storytelling. Advanced proficiency in relevant graphic design and creative software. Experience developing visual content across multiple digital formats, including social media, campaigns, graphics and animation. Experience in motion graphics, animation, illustration or video art direction. Ability to provide creative direction and maintain quality across multidisciplinary production teams. Experience developing creative content for multilingual audiences. Strong understanding of the Nigerian creative and digital landscape, including cultural considerations relevant to Northern Nigerian audiences. Excellent creative judgement, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities. Understanding of BBC editorial values and the ability to apply them to creative outputs. Experience working within the international development, social impact or behaviour change sector.

27th November, 2026. How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV with a cover letter (in English, and in PDF or MS Word format) outlining their experience and suitability for the role, and availability status, by email to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using the job title as the subject of the maill.

Only applicants with a separate cover letter will be considered. Please do not send certificates or other attachments. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.