Graphic Design and Communications Manager

Panagora Group is a social enterprise dedicated to providing high-quality, high-impact international health, development, and learning consulting. We are a dynamic woman- and employee-owned small business partner focused on market-based and integrated local solutions that strengthen country capacity and independence; and on learning, communications, and technology solutions to accelerate and heighten impact. As a small business, we are able to implement novel and innovative approaches using highly participatory approaches to mobilize community, civil society, and government energy in defining and owning solutions, and to promote inclusive development that benefits all groups.

Panagora seeks a graphic design and communications manager as a key member of the communications team implementing Panagora’s multifaceted corporate communications strategy. The position requires someone who is highly creative and has extensive experience in graphic design (data visualization is a plus) and can self-manage and prioritize while also working collaboratively as part of a dynamic team. The ideal candidate has experience working in international development with USAID or on USAID projects and is excited to work for a successful small business.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and execute graphics for a range of corporate needs, including for social media, the website, promotional materials, reports, proposals, corporate documents, manuals, job aids, etc., aligned with Panagora’s style manual and branding guidelines.
• Support Panagora’s projects with graphic design (and data visualization if applicable) services and design consultation as needed, using the relevant branding and marking plan, and USAID’s branding guidelines as required.
• Create/improve templates in Canva for other team members to use.
• Improve InDesign templates for standard graphics as needed.
• Provide desktop publishing/formatting support.
• Provide presentation formatting and graphics support.
• Further develop corporate branding guidelines.
• Help build capacity on communications team and other staff in basic graphic design using Canva and InDesign.
• Complete other tasks related to corporate communications as needed, including supporting the internal communications manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required; Master’s degree preferred

• Minimum five years of experience in graphic design, preferably within an international development context.

• Experience producing data visualizations preferred. Training support to build competency in this area will be provided as needed.

• Proven ability to take in complex information, clarify design and messaging expectations, develop concepts, and execute highly effective graphics on deadline.

• Proficiency and demonstrated experience using Adobe Creative Cloud software for design: InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop; Premiere a plus.

• Demonstrated experience with data visualization software, such as Tableau, a plus.

• Demonstrated experience working with Canva.com a plus.

• Strong messaging and writing skills.

• Experience developing graphics that take into account cultural norms, sensitivities, and traditions.

• Strong organizational skills, ability to think creatively to solve problems, and attention to detail.

• Team player who is comfortable in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.

• Ability to self-manage and prioritize to meet deadlines.

• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively within and across teams.

• Experience living or studying abroad in a developing country a plus.

• Fluency in English; proficiency in a second language is a plus.
  Reports to: Director of Corporate Communications

Panagora Group is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Due to the ongoing pandemic and based on guidance from the CDC, federal and local government agencies, Panagora Group is currently working in a hybrid work environment, including fully and partially remote work schedules. COVID vaccination will be required to work onsite at Panagora home office or project site located on U.S. Government property.

*Note: Panagora does not offer visa sponsorship at this time.