Description
Position Title: Graphic Designer
Reporting to: Communications Manager
Location: Maseru
Summary
Partners In Health Lesotho seeks a dynamic, professional Graphic Designer who will be responsible for creating high-quality PIH-branded visual content for use in both print and digital formats, particularly for development materials; patient-centric Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials; social media platforms; PIH websites. As a critical member of the communications team, the Graphic Designer will work closely with various departments to develop materials for internal and external audiences.
The Graphic Designer will strengthen the integrity of PIH’s visual branding and overall visual presentation across the organization.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Storytelling and External Communications
- Protect PIH’s brand and follow our visual guidelines to ensure consistency, brand alignment, and brand strengthening of our visual communications in all physical and digital materials across the organization
- Develop design materials that inspire and engage audiences, from high impactful donors to future supporters
- Stay up-to-date on accessibility standards and best practices, work to ensure copy and visuals are legible and accessible to various audiences
- Collaborate and brainstorm creative and innovative solutions with the coordination and global creative teams
- Design and prepare materials to support digital platforms, including our social media channels and the new PIH-L website
- Closely collaborate with clinical teams to create patient-centered IEC materials that support health awareness campaigns.
- Create easy-to-digest infographics, icons, graphs, charts, original illustrations, etc. to support designs
- Raise brand awareness by creating visibility and swag materials, including banners, posters, t-shirts, etc.
- Work closely with the procurement team and vendors to ensure high-quality deliverables for print pieces
Internal Communications
- Support the production of internal communication materials such as newsletters
- Maintain and improve systems for designers’ production workflow in OneDrive, Adobe Creative Suite and libraries, Canto, Asana, SharePoint
- Design fundraising and resource mobilization communication materials such as the annual report and brochures
- Support the creation of PowerPoint presentations, one-pagers and brochures for external audiences including donors, partners and the Ministry of Health
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, Communications, or a related field.
- At least three years of professional design experience in a similar role.
- A portfolio is required, must demonstrate a strong understanding of layout and typography. Applications without attached portfolio samples will not be considered further.
- Proven design skills in both print and digital media, with the ability to strategize and visualize complex ideas in an engaging way.
- The ability to give and receive constructive feedback as a part of the design process
- A high-level of proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
- Proficiency with Canva and Microsoft programs, including Word and PowerPoint
- Working knowledge of website content management systems
- Knowledge of social media and how to engage audiences on digital platforms
- Understanding of and ability to clearly communicate topics related to global health and social justice
- Illustration and infographics experience is a plus
Essential Competencies and Attributes
- Good organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work and deliver good results in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Humility and flexibility. Capacity to enter each conversation as a learner and a teacher.
- Commitment to health as a human right and social justice.
- Strong understanding of ethical content gathering and safeguarding standards.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Commitment to Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Sexual Harassment:
At Partners in Health, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including our patients, families and community members – as well as our staff are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Partners in Health’s PSEAH policy. Partners in Health will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.
By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.