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Job Summary:

The Graphic Designer for an NGO will be responsible for creating visually compelling designs that effectively communicate the organization's mission to its target audience. The successful candidate will work closely with other departments to ensure brand consistency and manage design projects from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create visually appealing designs, including posters, flyers, brochures, social media graphics, and other promotional materials that support the organization's mission.

• Ensure that all designs align with the NGO's brand guidelines, including the use of logos, colors, and typography.

• Manage design projects from start to finish, which includes creating design briefs, setting timelines, and collaborating with other members of the organization.

• Conduct research on current design trends and best practices to ensure that the organization's designs are up-to-date and effective.

• Collaborate with other departments such as marketing, communications, and fundraising to create designs that support the overall goals of the organization.

• Stay up-to-date with the latest design software and tools to produce high-quality designs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design or a related field.

• Proven experience in creating visually appealing designs for various media.

• Strong portfolio showcasing expertise in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite.

• Ability to manage multiple design projects simultaneously, while meeting deadlines.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with different departments and teams.

• Familiarity with design trends and best practices.

• Passion for social causes and interest in working for a non-profit organization.

This is an internship with competitive compensation and benefits package. The graphic designer will report to the head of the communications department, Fundraising department, and marketing department.

Skills required:

Creativity: A graphic designer must be creative and possess a strong visual sense to come up with unique and effective designs.

Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in design software like Adobe Creative Suite, CorelDraw, Sketch, and Figma.

Attention to Detail: The ability to pay attention to detail is crucial in graphic design, as even the smallest mistake can ruin the entire design.

Communication skills: A graphic designer must be able to communicate their ideas effectively to clients, teammates, and stakeholders.

Time Management: Strong time management skills are required to work efficiently and meet deadlines.

Adaptability: The ability to adapt to new trends and design styles is essential as the field of graphic design is constantly evolving.

Collaboration: The ability to work with other team members, including project managers, copywriters, and other designers, to deliver high-quality projects.

Typography: A strong knowledge of typography, font pairings, and how to use them to create impactful designs.

Branding and Marketing: A good understanding of branding and marketing principles, including color theory, logo design, and messaging.

Problem Solving: The ability to approach design problems creatively and come up with solutions that meet the client's objectives.