Graphic Designer

Details

Mission and objectives

Since its inception in 1972, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has been the global authority that sets the environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment.
UNEP’s mission is to provide leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations.
Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, UNEP works through its divisions as well as regional, liaison and out-posted offices and a growing network of collaborating centres of excellence.

Context

This United Nations Volunteers (UNV) assignment is part of UNEP’s project or flagship programming initiative, among others. The objective of this assignment is to play a vital role in supporting the visual communication and branding efforts of the design team.

Task description

a) Graphic Design:
1. Create visually appealing concepts and designs for various communication materials, including publications, brochures, posters, infographics, digital content, and other relevant materials.
2. Incorporate branding elements and ensure consistency in design across different platforms and mediums.
3. Collaborate with the project team to understand design requirements and target audience.
4. Provide creative input and suggestions to improve the visual impact of the organization’s communication materials.
5. Deliver high-quality design files in the required formats.
6.Knowledge of print and digital design standards and best practices.
b) Layout:
1. Develop creative and innovative layout artworks such reports, newsletters, presentations, and other documents, as based on the project requirements and adherence brand guidelines.
2. Develop initial layout concepts based on provided content and design brief.
3. Ensure consistency in layout elements such as margins, spacing, and alignment.
4. Ensure consistency in fonts, colors, and formatting throughout the documents.
5. Collaborate with the content team to understand the content requirements and adapt the layout accordingly.
6. Deliver final documents in digital formats suitable for online distribution and printing.
7. Adhere to brand guidelines and design specifications.
8. Preparing designs for print production, including creating print-ready files and selecting appropriate printing techniques and materials.