Graphic Designer

Summary:

The graphic designer supports the communication department in Dawlaty by providing graphic designs and layout services for IEC materials, publications, and other communication products. The consultant will have a long-term agreement with Dawlaty to deliver high-quality visual content within agreed deadlines.

Responsibilities:

• Edit and update Dawlaty visual identity package and branding policy
• Ensure that all publications, reports, and products are produced in line with Dawlaty graphic guidelines;
• Deliver creative and innovative ideas for print, electronic, web-based and animated presentations.
• Produce visual designs for social media in coordination with the communication department
• Design and layout of reports and other products for printing and electronic distribution
• Design and layout information and communication materials (banners, posters, booklets, leaflets, books, calendars, bulletins, flyers, cards)
• Improve and edit art-work, photos, charts and other graphic elements for communication and promotional materials
• Liaise closely with the Communication department on every final layout;
• Create animations for illustrative purposes such as animations, presentations and more advanced solutions

Deliverables:

• Updated Dawlaty visual identity package and guidelines and develop new templates accordingly
• Provide templates and other designs for Dawlaty’s websites and social media channels
• 4 reports design
• 4 papers design

Reports directly to: Advocacy and Communication Manager

Qualifications:

• Strong theoretical and practical background in graphic design
• Good understanding of new and evolving technologies and digital platforms
• Knowledge of media production and communication
• Working knowledge of Arabic and English
• Knowledge of and experience working in the Syrian context strongly preferred
• Knowledge of gender, human rights, civil society, civic and democratic values, and civil disobedience strongly preferred