Website Graphic Designer

Update graphic design of four websites for mobile access.

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Overview

Update graphic design of four websites for mobile access.

You have:

  • An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in web design, web development, graphic design or related field is required.
  • A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
  • At least five years of proven experience in websites graphic design, including for mobile devices and tablets, user interfaces interactivity and information analysis from complex institutional websites and databases are required.
  • At least five years of proven experience in web graphic design, modern websites user interfaces design and computer programming, including advanced programming skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript and JQuery are required.
  • At least five years of proven experience of delivering graphic design for large institutional or governmental websites is also required.
  • Experience in designing websites under the DotNetNuke Content Management System and Kendo UI are desired.
  • Fluency in oral and written English is required.
  • Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

Result of Service The conventions’ four websites graphic design and templates are updated to facilitate access to information from mobile devices and tablets.

Work Location Home

Expected duration 3 months

Duties and Responsibilities 1) The conventions’ four websites graphic design and templates are updated to facilitate access to information from mobile devices and tablets. a) At least three options are provided for a new layout structure for the homepages of the four BRS websites (see output 1a in the Work Assignments section). b) Static pictures of graphic design mock-ups are created for the four BRS websites home pages and inner pages that are new, modern and user-friendly, ensuring consistency with inner pages of the websites (see output 1b in the Work Assignments section). c) Developed interactive mock-ups (HTML, CSS, images and JavaScripts) with the new designs for the four BRS websites home pages and inner pages that can be viewed in a web browser and include any required animated elements and facilitate the integration of the new graphic design in the Secretariat websites content management system (see output 1c in the Work Assignments section). d) Graphic charter and guidance document provided for web developers and Secretariat (see output 1d in the Work Assignments section).

Qualifications/special skills An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in web design, web development, graphic design or related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. At least five years of proven experience in websites graphic design, including for mobile devices and tablets, user interfaces interactivity and information analysis from complex institutional websites and databases are required At least five years of proven experience in web graphic design, modern websites user interfaces design and computer programming, including advanced programming skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript and JQuery are required At least five years of proven experience of delivering graphic design for large institutional or governmental websites is also required Experience in designing websites under the DotNetNuke Content Management System and Kendo UI are desired

Languages Fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

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.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a project where you redesigned a website for mobile devices? The interviewer wants to assess your practical experience in mobile website design. Share a specific example, detailing your approach and the technologies you used.
How do you ensure that your graphic designs are user-friendly? This question evaluates your understanding of user experience principles. Pro members can see the explanation.
What is your experience with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript in web design? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Have you worked with content management systems before? If so, which ones? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you explain a time you had to balance design quality with project deadlines? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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