Senior Graphics Designer

Deliver high-quality Graphic Designs within specified timelines.

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OICT - Office of Information and Communications Technology

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Application deadline 3 years ago: Sunday 11 Dec 2022 at 23:59 UTC

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Overview

Deliver high-quality Graphic Designs within specified timelines.

You have:

  • A first-level university degree/diploma in any stream, preference given to fine art graduates.
  • Minimum eight years of experience with graphic designs for web-based responsive applications in the eLearning domain.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe XD, Adobe After Effects, and Adobe Illustrator is required.
  • Demonstrable personal portfolio or a portfolio over Dribbble, Behance, or Uplabs is required.
  • Familiarity with design paradigms such as Flat, Material, Flat 2.0, etc., is required.
  • Good command of English is required.
  • Ability to visualize the big picture of a project into product concepts and design directions.
  • Stay updated about the latest design trends, techniques, and technologies.

Result of Service Timely delivery of Graphic Designs compliant with requirements and quality guidelines To liaise with the software production and elearning development team and clients to understand the requirements, document them, and create required designs. Design project and concept-specific graphics. Compile designs into thoughtful interactive prototypes. Timely delivery of technical documents, configuration, and material management aligned with the specifications, quality, and deadlines

Work Location New Delhi, India

Expected duration 1.01.2023-30.06.2024

Duties and Responsibilities The UN’s Office of Information and Communications Technology (OICT) defines the strategic direction for Information and Communications Technology (ICT) to the UN Secretariat. It oversees ICT programs, budgets, and decision-making to align with the Secretariat’s overall ICT strategy. The Strategic Solutions unit in India is supporting various ICT development initiatives for its HQ at Vienna, Austria. In this unit, we are looking for a passionate Graphics Designer to create unique user experiences, products, and interaction concepts. Design seamless and pixel-perfect User Interfaces for Web and Mobile Apps (iOS + Android). Within delegated authority, and in close cooperation with the Software Production Coordinator, the Graphics Designer will be responsible for the Duties and Responsibilities mentioned below: o Provide expertise in visualization and create engaging and interactive designs/layouts for e-learning courses to be used on multiple devices. o Convert images and ideas into visually appealing designs. o Provide expertise and advice in brainstorming and conceptualize ideas, with the ability to produce quick sketches. o Provide designing srevices and create an overall look and feel for motion graphics projects. o Collaborate and coordinate with the design team to come up with unique and engaging creative experiences. o Discuss ideas for designs, graphics, illustrations, and animations with team members before providing them for the final production. o Provide training and scaling up of associate Graphic Developers and Animators. o Communicate effectively with the development team. o Maintain project documentation and course folders during the project lifecycle.; o Work is in a fast-paced, dynamic office environment o Ensures data security and integrity. o Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/special skills A first-level university degree/diploma in any stream. Preference would be given to qualified fine art graduates Minimum Eight years of experience with graphic designs for web-based responsive applications in the eLearning domain. o Proficient with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe XD, Adobe After Effects, and Adobe ILLUSTRATOR. o Should be an adept design-thinker. Should be able to visualize the big picture of a project into product concepts and design directions o Should have a good understanding of web and mobile app design ecosystem o A demonstrable personal portfolio, or a portfolio over Dribbble, Behance, or Uplabs. o Should be familiar with paradigms such as Flat, Material, Flat 2.0, etc. o Should have a knack to stay updated about the latest design trends, techniques, and technologies.

Languages Good command of English is required.

No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

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Can you describe a time you effectively collaborated with a team on a design project? This question assesses your teamwork and communication skills in a design context. Provide specific examples that highlight your role in the collaboration.
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