Graphic design for 2023 Results
Enhance brochure design and produce fact sheets for UNDP projects.
Overview
Enhance brochure design and produce fact sheets for UNDP projects.
You have:
- Professional experience in graphic design with a focus on document layouts.
- In-depth knowledge of graphic design applications such as Adobe Illustrator and InDesign.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- A degree in graphic design or related field is considered an asset.
Contract
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Scope: The assignment focuses on enhancing the design of an existing brochure. The content of the brochure will remain the same, but the layout and visual elements should be improved.
Resources: The current brochure design will be shared as a PDF file. Photos and other relevant materials will be provided to the selected candidate.
Support: I will be available to provide assistance and feedback to the selected candidate throughout the renovation process.
Submission Requirements: The final design should be submitted as both an open .ai file (Adobe Illustrator) / or (InDesign) and a PDF file.
We are looking for 2 Online Volunteer/s who under the guidance of the UNDP corporate Graphic Designer and in close collaboration with the communications team support us by producing 18 fact sheets for UNDP Projects. In particular, the/each Online Volunteer is asked to:
- Create draft design based on requirements and discuss with UNDP corporate designer
- Develop the design according to agreed requirements.
- The content will be shared as a PDF file, including the layout. We are requesting the creation of a new template layout with the same content.
The design/layout should follow our corporate design guidelines which will be shared with the Online Volunteers in advance.
The Online Volunteer/s will have the opportunity to build connections with the corporate designer at UNDP and learn about the ways in which graphic design can support the objective of the publication.
Candidates should have professional experience in graphic design with previous experience in designing document layouts, and must have in-depth knowledge of graphic design applications, as well as good verbal and written communication skills. A degree in graphic design or related field is considered an asset.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a previous design project and the challenges you faced? | The interviewer wants to understand your problem-solving skills and experience in overcoming design challenges. | Discuss specific challenges, your approach to resolving them, and the final outcomes of your project. |
| How do you ensure that your design aligns with corporate guidelines? | The interviewer is assessing your understanding and adherence to branding principles. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you received constructive criticism on your work. How did you handle it? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What tools do you use for graphic design, and why do you prefer them? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you manage deadlines when working on multiple projects simultaneously? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |