Graphic Designer

TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR HIRE – GRAPHIC DESIGNER (PART-TIME)

GENERAL DATA

Place

Bogotá, Colombia

Starting Month

September

Contract duration

Six months

Available positions

1

GOAL has responded to the world’s major humanitarian crises since its founding in 1977, working with vulnerable communities in 15 countries across the globe with a dedicated team of 3,500 personnel. While GOAL continues to be an agile first-responder to humanitarian crises, it is also committed to working with vulnerable communities to help them survive crises and support them on the road to recovery. 

GOAL is seeking a graphic designer who will be responsible for creating visual concepts and products that inspire, inform, and captivate our stakeholders. This role involves designing a wide range of materials, including brochures, infographics, digital content, and branding materials. 

You will play an integral role in helping GOAL fulfill its mission through highly compelling marketing & communications content as part of an extremely talented and committed global team. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ROLES

• Develop creative concepts and design innovative and engaging marketing materials, such as brochures, flyers, banners, social media graphics, and website assets.
• Collaborate with internal teams to understand design requirements, objectives, and timelines.
• Create designs that align with the company's branding guidelines and effectively communicate our brand story and values.
• Ensure all designs and graphics are visually appealing, on-brand, and consistent across different platforms.
• Proactively research industry trends and competitor designs to ensure our visuals are modern and relevant.
• Edit and retouch images to enhance their quality and appeal.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to brainstorm and ideate for new design concepts and campaigns.
• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines

MINIMUM REQUIRED PROFILE

 Professional Studies:

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or a related field.

 Professional Requirements: 

• Proven experience as a Graphic Designer or a similar role.
• Expertise in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Strong portfolio showcasing a variety of design projects, including print and digital materials.
• Excellent design and layout skills with a keen eye for detail
• Knowledge of color theory, typography, and composition
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• A passion for keeping up with design trends and best practices
• Experience with motion graphics and video editing software is a plus
• Familiarity with HTML and CSS is a plus
• English proficiency – written and spoken – required.

SAFEGUARD

Children and adults in vulnerable situations must be protected to the greatest extent possible from deliberate or inadvertent actions and failures that put them at risk of abuse, sexual exploitation, injury and any other harm. One of the ways GOAL shows this ongoing commitment to protection is to include rigorous background checks and benchmark checks in the selection process for all candidates.

RESPONSIBILITY WITHIN GOAL

Along with our safeguarding policy, GOAL is an equal opportunity employer and has a set of integrity policies. Any candidate who gets offered a job with GOAL is expected to adhere to the following key areas of responsibility:

• Comply with GOAL's policies and procedures regarding safeguarding, Code of Conduct, health and safety, data protection and confidentiality, principles of no harm, and unacceptable behavior protocols.
• Report any concerns about the well-being of a child or adult in a vulnerable situation, or any irregularities within our programming area.
• Report any concerns about inappropriate behavior by a GOAL staff or partner.

HOW TO APPLY?

Applicants should click on the following link to upload their updated CV and Cover Letter no later than August 31, 2024

Link: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/goalhonduras/jobs/6185247

Note: This job description only serves as a guide to the available position. GOAL reserves the right to amend this document. Published closing dates are estimated. Due to the nature of GOAL's work, we aim to fill vacancies as quickly as possible. This means that we will close the ads as soon as we find the right candidate and this may be before the published closing date. Therefore, we advise interested applicants to submit their application as soon as possible.