Illustration Designer

1 week ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Allied Talent Partners Full time R250 000 - R450 000 per year
Illustration Designer - 2D Agricultural Training Materials

Application Deadline: 23 October 2025

Department: Technical

Employment Type: Contract / Temp

Location: Africa

Reporting To: Global HCD Lead


Description Allied Talent Partners (ATP), a Three Cairns Group initiative, is a mission-driven, not-for-profit talent marketplace focused on solving the human capital bottlenecks slowing down sustainable development efforts in emerging economies, with an initial focus on Africa.  ATP connects vetted, experienced, context-relevant professionals to high-impact opportunities in energy access and sustainable development – strengthening local capacity and fuelling economic vitality. We specialize in fixed-term, deliverable-driven engagements – from interim leadership and generalist projects to niche technical expertise – handling project scoping, talent vetting and matching, contracting, payroll, and compliance so that our clients can focus on impact.

High-Level Overview

Client:
The client is a long-standing organization working with millions of smallholder farmers across multiple African countries. Their model combines delivery of high-quality farm supplies, access to credit, agricultural training, and market support. On average, the farmers they serve achieve significantly higher harvests after participating in their programs.

Project:
To support this mission, the Global Human-Centered Design (HCD) team seeks a Technical Illustration Consultant to develop, test, and refine farmer-friendly visuals that translate complex agronomic practices into clear, accessible drawings for smallholder farmers. This short-term consultancy (approx. 4 months) will focus on the promotion and training of 2–3 agricultural practices, ensuring subject-matter accuracy while simplifying recommendations for field use. These will focus on three agricultural practices: Residue Retention (new illustrations), Plant Spacing (revised illustrations), and Vegetative Strips (revised illustrations). The ideal candidate will bring a strong portfolio of technical illustration, experience working in multidisciplinary teams, and the ability to simplify complex practices for diverse farmer audiences. 

Role and Responsibilities
Role: Technical Illustration Consultant
Direct Report: Global HCD Lead  
Candidates Required: 1

Key Deliverables:

Design / Systems
  • Creation of technical illustrations for Residue Retention (new illustrations), and revisions to existing sets for Plant Spacing and Vegetative Strips 
  • Development of testing prototypes, with mockups as needed. 
  • Updated versions of existing materials to improve clarity, comprehension, and usability. 
  • File outputs in vector (AI, EPS, SVG) and high-resolution raster (PNG/JPEG) formats, adaptable for print and digital use. 
  • A style checklist (max 1 page) designed as an ongoing internal tool, summarizing best practices, principles, pitfalls, and farmer feedback for future illustration development. 

Physical supply chain / logistics
  • Print-ready assets (CMYK, bleed/crop marks) optimized for field materials. 
  • Lightweight digital variants for low-bandwidth environments. 
  • Organized file library for internal design/print vendor handoff. 

Execution
  • Participation in 2–3 farmer testing sessions (with HCD and Extension team support). 
  • Incorporation of technical and farmer feedback with up to 3 revision rounds per illustration. 
  • Iterative prototypes with documented review cycles. 

Capability building
  • Development of a practical checklist/guide on illustration best practices. 
  • Knowledge capture and orientation for HCD and field teams on updating/adapting illustrations. 

Requirements Experience Required:
  • Proven experience in diverse illustration styles, ideally agricultural or scientific content. 
  • Strong portfolio of technical/instructional visuals. 
  • Demonstrated ability to simplify complex processes for low-literacy or multilingual audiences. 
  • Familiarity with rural smallholder farming contexts in East Africa (preferred). 
  • Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams (designers, researchers, technical experts). 
  • Exposure to user testing and iterative design processes
Technical Requirements:
  • Proficiency in vector-based tools (Adobe Illustrator, Figma, or equivalent). 
  • Strong ability to produce print-ready and digital outputs. 
  • Basic graphic design skills (for mockups/prototypes) are a plus. 
  • Comfortable preparing assets for multi-language use (English, Swahili and Kinyarwanda preferred) 
Other Skills:
  • Strong visual storytelling and attention to accuracy. 
  • Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders. 
  • Proactive communication, organized, and responsive to deadlines.

Working Arrangement
Location: Nairobi, Kenya or Kigali, Rwanda, working remotely
Language: English, Swahili and Kinyarwanda
Travel: Participation in 2–3 farmer testing workshops, with 4–5 days of travel allocated for testing and collaboration

Terms of agreement:
Start Date: Immediate
Contracting Period: 4 months

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