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Iranti is a Johannesburg-based regional non-profit organisation (NPO) that was founded in June 2012 to focus on lesbian, transgender and intersex rights. Our intention is to build local partnerships and movements to advocate for rights and recognition across Africa through the use of multi-media platforms, advocacy and research and documentation.

Iranti is committed to probing and developing a deeper understanding of human rights violations, and seeks ways to change policies, laws and individual mindsets and behaviours to end homophobia, transphobia and intersexphobia from an intersectional lens. An intersectional approach allows a recognition that Black Trans, Lesbian and Intersex identities, suffer multi-layered discrimination because of their race, economic status, gender identity and sexual orientation.

Iranti participates in national, regional and global advocacy platforms, partnering with local organisations wherever possible.

The opportunity

Short-term consultancy:

Iranti is looking for a strong Team: Copywriter + Art director with design chops or vice-versa for a Creative Sprint with an International LGBTI Social Impact organisation based in JHB.

• You have solid grasp of digital / social-first content (copy and art)
• Agency background with culture and art interests
• Can execute both premium/highbrow and a lo-fi/“of the internet” aesthetic 

Is this you? 

We need you for: 1 Workshop day + 5 Days executional sprint 

Art Director:

Responsibilities:

• Generate clear ideas and concepts in tandem with the copywriter
• Understand project initiatives, strategic positioning and target audience
• Cooperate with the rest of the creative team
• Take work from concept to final execution within deadlines
• Manage and delegate responsibilities to other designers and provide directions
• Present completed ideas to core team

Requirements: 

• Hands on experience with logo design, typography, colour, web layout design, print production, image selection and package design
• Proficient use of visual design and wire-framing tools
• Demonstrable graphic design skills with a strong portfolio
• Incorporate feedback and take/give direction well
• Team player with strong communication and presentation skills
• Relevant education or training

Copywriter:

Responsibilities:

• Meeting with core team to discuss requirements and core messages
• Familiarising themselves with the project, target audience and outputs for the project
• Brainstorming ideas and concepts for the visual and words with other members of the creative team
• Presenting initial ideas to the creative director, some of which may be rejected or developed into workable concepts
• Writing various copy options, which may be presented to the client as a story board (a consecutive series of frames depicting the script and drawings that may be used)
• Modifying copy until the client is satisfied

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a copywriter or related role
• Knowledge of online content strategy and creation
• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills
• Strong research skills
• Creativity
• Collaborative spirit
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills

If this is you, please email jade@iranti.org.za or mathoto@iranti.org.za with your day rate + links to your portfolio. Deadline: Friday 30 October 2020.