Graphic Design Assistant, G6

Responsibilities

• Participates in initial meetings with clients to discuss potential design projects, e.g. substantive content, communication objectives, media (including electronically published products) and design options, technical specifications, costs, schedules/deadlines, etc.
• Independently undertakes design assignments, including high priority requests, for a variety of UN-sponsored activities (e.g. major conferences, observances, events and campaigns, etc.); conceptualizes and develops design proposals for review by clients, which may include photographic, illustrative or more abstract graphic solutions.
• Prepares all approved designs which may include audiovisual and multimedia products (e.q. infographics, social media packages, PowerPoint templates, brochures, publication covers, organization’s branding, campaign templates and other graphic products etc.) in electronic format for final review and printing; reviews color and print proofs as required.
• Assists with the collection and analysis of data as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning and decision making.
• Assists with visualizations and updating information material such as web pages or brochures.
• Provides guidance and support throughout the project production process; coordinates and follows-up with clients and other relevant parties (e.g. copy and proofreaders, production staff, library and cartography staff, etc.) and ensures that project in on schedule.
• Performs other related work as required.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• A first-level university degree may be accepted in lieu of two years of required experience.
• A relevant first-level university degree in arts, fine arts, graphic design, digital media, communications, public information or related area, is desirable.

Work Experience

• A minimum of seven years (or five years if graduated with a first-level university degree) of progressively responsible experience in publications production and/or creative graphic design, including desktop publishing, branding/advertising, layout, or related area is required.
• Experience in coordinating, guiding, and giving feedback of the work of external contractors/consultants across the organization is desirable.
• Experience in using graphic design software and tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro) and Canva is desirable.
• Experience in the United Nations Common System or international organization similar to UN Common System is desirable.