Practicante Junior de Diseño Visual y Marketing de Contenidos

At Okra Solar, we're on a mission to bring Power to the People by unlocking opportunities through energy access for everyone in the world.

Over 650 million people still live without electricity. At a time where technology such as mobile devices, productive agritech and AI are becoming more accessible than ever, we believe that access to energy is the first step toward opportunity and growth.

That's why we build our Mesh Grid technology that energizes off-grid households at a fraction of the cost of the other solutions. We build the hardware and software, that we sell to local energy companies who deploy our tech to deliver affordable, reliable electricity as a service last-mile communities.

About the Role

We're looking for a Junior Visual Designer & Content Marketer to join our Porto team through an IEFP internship. This is a hands-on role at the intersection of design and marketing: you'll help keep Okra's brand sharp and consistent across everything we put into the world, from social posts to slide decks to the walls of our own office.

You'll work closely within our marketing team, picking up real ownership from day one: scheduling content, designing on-brand assets, creating designs based on existing templates, and making sure that whether someone meets Okra on LinkedIn, in a pitch deck, or in an email signature, the design feels consistent and elevated.

Please note: this position is offered exclusively as an IEFP internship. Applicants must be eligible for an IEFP programme to be considered.

Responsibilities

Content & Social Media

• Schedule and post content across our social channels
• Draft captions and get them approved before they go live
• Design social media posts using our established templates

Brand Consistency

• Apply our branding guidelines consistently across all outputs
• Maintain and update email signatures
• Standardize document based on templates across the team

Website Maintenance

• Update website copy and information
• Implement approved website design changes

Slide Decks & Presentations

• Maintain our Slide Deck Repository
• Make sure new decks follow our templates and branding
• Flag existing decks that need a redesign
• Produce basic slide designs using established templates

Visual Assets & Production

• Update team photos - edit and upload new ones
• Pick up print orders and manage print-ready designs

Hard Skills

• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite design tools and Figma
• Good English, as it is the official office language

Soft Skills

• A sharp eye for detail and consistency: you notice when a font, color, or logo is off
• Strong organizational skills; comfortable juggling several small projects at once
• Curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to ask questions and learn on the job
• A good teamwork mentality: you fit nicely into a team and value collaboration

Required Experience

• Eligibility for an IEFP internship (required)
• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Marketing, or a related field

Nice to Have

• Photo editing skills
• Basic video editing skills, proficiency in Premiere Pro or DaVinci
• Social Media content experience
• Experience or interest in copywriting

What You'll Get

• Real ownership and responsibility over brand-facing work from day one
• Mentorship from our marketing team
• A front-row seat to how a fast-growing energy access company builds its brand across three continents
• Based at our Porto office, working alongside a small, hands-on team
• Opportunity to get a permanent contract if the internship goes well!

Note: Please include a link for your personal website or PDF portfolio when submitting an application.

Benefits At Okra

🕒 Flexible Location & Hours

We're an output-focused organisation, which means that for the most part, you can choose where and when you work as long as your team has been communicated to and is on board with it. Most commonly, we ask everyone to be in the office at least 2 to 3 days a week to foster connections.

📈 Professional Growth

With mentorship from our investors (At One Ventures, Schneider Electric) and a range of experienced leaders and change-makers in our network, you get the opportunity to take on leadership responsibilities.

🛡️ We've Got You Covered

Cover for work travel, health insurance, sick leave, and equipment.

🌴 Unlimited Paid Time Off

We burn bright, not out - we offer unlimited paid time off so you can rest, recharge, support your loved ones, and bring your best self to work.

🌈 Dynamic & Diverse Workplace

You'll work in a fast-paced startup environment with multinational staff - expect to learn a lot while finding creative solutions to complex problems, all while enjoying a great office vibe.

🍼 Flexible Parental Leave

At Okra, we support parents with fully paid, flexible leave: +60 days in Portugal, 120 in Nigeria, up to 178 in China. Take it your way - before or after birth, in blocks or part-time. Your career won't stall; we make sure family and growth go hand in hand.