Graphic Designer
Provide graphic design and layout services for online publications
Overview
Provide graphic design and layout services for online publications
You have:
- University degree in Advertising, Fine Arts or a relevant field from an accredited academic institution, with three years of relevant professional experience.
- Completed High School degree from an accredited academic institution, with five years of relevant professional experience.
- Certificate in computer graphic design is an advantage.
- Professional experience gained in the field of layout and graphic design.
- Work experience in international/multi-cultural and/or UN system is an advantage.
- Familiarity with human resources content is an advantage.
- Knowledge of principles and practices of graphic design.
- In-depth knowledge of and expertise in a wide range of Adobe Creative Suite software applications including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat, as well as Microsoft Office applications (with valid application licenses).
- Creative flair and the ability to generate ideas.
- Familiarity with typography and typesetting preferred.
- Good organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and a good eye for details.
Contract
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Job Highlights
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Job Description
Position Title: Graphic Designer
Reference Code: CON 003/2024
Job classification: Consultant
Duty station: Manila (Global) Administrative Centre (MAC)
Type of Appointment: Consultancy, Six Months
Salary: Php 60 000 per month net of taxes (All-inclusive Salary)
Context
Under the overall supervision of the Sr. Resource Management Officer and the direct supervision of the National HR Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible in providing graphics design and layout services for all online publication and other promotional materials of the MAC Human Resources unit. He or she will also be accountable in ensuring that all graphics materials are in accordance with the IOM’s House style manual, layout manual and brand guidelines. In addition, the selected candidate is expected to work closely with the social media unit to create engaging content that will enhance the social media presence of the recruitment unit.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education:
University degree in Advertising, Fine Arts or a relevant field from an accredited academic institution, with three years of relevant professional experience; or Completed High Scholl degree from an accredited academic institution, with five years of relevant professional experience; Certificate in computer graphic design, an advantage. Professional experience gained in the field of layout and graphic design; Work experience in international/multi-cultural and/or UN system an advantage.
Experience:
Familiarity with human resources content an advantage. Knowledge of principles and practices of graphic design; In-depth knowledge of and expertise in a wide range of Adobe Creative Suite software applications including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat, as well as Microsoft office applications (w/ valid application licenses). Creative flair and the ability to generate ideas; Familiarity with typography and typesetting preferred; Good organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and a good eye for details.
How to Apply
Interested applicants may send their applications to [email protected] no later than 25 January 2024. VN Number and Position Title (CON 003/2024 – Graphic Designer) should be specified in the SUBJECT field.
For internal candidates, please send in your updated CV and cover letter using your IOM email account for your application to be considered valid.
IOM welcomes applicants from qualified individuals, irrespective of their race, religion, skin, color, nationality, disability status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family structure, mental health status, or any other characteristic.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Kindly note that this position is subject to funding availability.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a project where you had to meet tight deadlines? | This assesses your time management and ability to work under pressure. | Discuss the project timeline, your responsibilities, and how you ensured deliverables were met on time. |
| How do you ensure your designs are effective in communicating the intended message? | The interviewer wants to understand your design process and how you incorporate feedback. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a situation when you had to collaborate with others on a design project. What was your role? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to stay updated with design trends? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you share an example of a time you had to adapt your style to fit a specific project or client? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |