Graphic Designer / Video Editor (Communications Officer – Digital and Content) Retainer, multiple positions

Functional Responsibilities:

Under the overall guidance and supervision of the ICAT Communications Senior Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for performing a variety of design, layout and video editing assignments, ensuring high quality and accuracy of work.

• Deliver creative graphics, design and layout products and publications such as reports, brochures and infographics in InDesign, Photoshop, PowerPoint, and Illustrator adhering to the ICAT brand manual
• Support the implementation and maintenance of the layout of reports and publications, the development of new graphics solutions and design of innovative interactive products. Assist in the production of visual materials to support the design and development needs of ICATs communications channel
• Promote ICAT’s brand and its mission through the provision of high-quality graphic design and video editing services.
• Provide editing support for video products that help tell stories about ICAT and its work both externally and internally, and for a variety of platforms and audiences.
• Follow UN ethics guidelines with regard to respecting the dignity and human rights of all individuals portrayed in videos.
• Follow branding guidelines to ensure all materials are reflective of the fonts, colors, logo positioning and overall style of ICAT visual products.
• Implement changes based on feedback from ICAT Secretariat.
• Create different language versions of video products using translations provided by the ICAT Secretariat.
• Ensure timely delivery of final artwork, video files and other products compatible with Adobe Creative Suite, no later than 6 days after completion of the project.

On average the retainer will be asked to prepare the following:

Monthly:

• 5-10 social media cards for X and LinkedIn, according to a brief provided by ICAT.
• 1-2 social media videos of 1-2 minutes in length.

Quarterly:

• Editing of 2 day-long workshop footage into separate videos on each agenda item. This involves simply slicing the footage and adding a top and tail.

Annually:

• Concept, layout and design of the annual impact report ( 2023 report is here as an example of approximate length and complexity).
• An update to the content and design of ICAT materials, including the ICAT brochure.

Possible ad-hoc:

• Layout and design of up to 3 technical guides ( example is here ).
• Design of icons where needed (for example: the icons on this page )

Education/Experience/Language requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in graphic design, media science, arts, visual communications or related areas is required
• Secondary school diploma in combination with additional 4 years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor degree

Experience:

• At least 2 years of experience in the following:
• Design and layout of brochures, reports, banners and other printed materials
• Design and layout of social media cards and digital banners
• Producing and editing of video for social media and websites, according to a provided script.
• Proficient use of the Adobe suite, specifically Illustrator and InDesign.

Language Requirements:

• Strong command of English (written and oral) is required
• Working knowledge of another UN language would be an asset.

Other Requirements:

Candidates must have access to their own computer equipment and software (Adobe Creative Suite, MS Word, MS PowerPoint) to perform the work. Final edited videos and material along with relevant project files and assets will be shared via Google Drive.

For video and photo libraries, ICAT Shutterstock credits may be used, as well as free footage available from UN and UNOPS libraries, and Unsplash, Pixabay and other similar platforms.

Please include in your application links or pdfs of 6 elements you have designed and developed of which one must be a video.
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