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The Aga Khan Foundation, one of the world's leading charitable foundations, is looking to strengthen its communications department with a Graphic Design Officer who can elevate AKF's communications by developing visually powerful graphics to add creativity to AKF's communications and enrich the stories we tell. This role will work with the broader communications team to produce visually engaging content for use across AKF's communications channels and refresh AKF's brand image.The person in this role is expected to have formal training in graphic design, experience of developing high quality digital and print graphics and content for social media. Skills in animation, motion graphics and illustration are not required but are desirable.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESProduce high quality and visually engaging graphics for use on AKF's website and social media channels as well as for printed collateralDesign info-graphics to bring data to life for use across AKF's various communications productsSupport the communications team to develop creative and engaging content for digital mediaUpdate AKF's brand guidelines to ensure they encompass all of AKF's design touchpoints and ensure communications colleagues know how to apply the guidelinesEnsure all designs align with the AKF's branding guidelines and messaging. This includes maintaining a consistent use of colours, fonts, images, and tone across all materialUpdate social media templates to enrich AKF's storytelling across Instagram, LinkedIn, X and FacebookUpdate AKF's PowerPoint, Word and InDesign templates to ensure staff across the organisation have the tools to create high quality on-brand productsSupport Partnerships and Programme teams to develop high quality presentations and reports for institutional donor engagementOrganise and maintain a library of images, logos, and related assetsCoordinate with external vendors for printing, publishing, or other services, ensuring the quality and accuracy of the final productsKeep up-to-date with the latest design trends and technologies, and continually develop your skills and knowledge in these fieldsThe requirementsApplicants must have the right to work in the UKQUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, ATTRIBUTES & INTERESTSRequired qualifications and skillsBachelor's or Master's degree in graphic design and 3 years of relevant experienceExperience of working in a reputable branding and/or design studio or marketing agencyHigh standards for the accuracy and quality of communications and marketing materialsOrganisational skills, including the ability to effectively and nimbly manage multiple projects simultaneouslyA drive to learn, problem-solve, and troubleshoot both independently and collaborativelyExpertise in the use of graphics, video and animation software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, the broader Adobe Creative Suite, Canva and FigmaExperience of using Wordpress to upload rich and engaging contentSkills in animation, motion graphics and illustration are not required but are desirableWeb design and development is not required but are desirableAttributes & InterestsA love of visual story-tellingRespectful of diversity and other cultures, values, and faithsEmotional intelligencePro-active self-starterPlease submit:Your CV and a cover letter about why you are suited to the roleFive examples of your graphic design work demonstrating your ability to produce visually engaging design for websites, social media, and print. Please include examples of animation, motion graphics and illustrations if you have produced them.SectorSocial DevelopmentAbout the AgencyThe Aga Khan Foundation is a leading global development organisation working to tackle the root causes of poverty. For more than 50 years, we have helped create strong community institutions that support sustainable, locally driven initiatives to improve the lives of millions of people. By combining local knowledge with global best practices, we strive to bring about transformative and long-lasting improvements to quality of life.Working alongside the agencies of the Aga Khan Development Network and through partnerships with local communities, civil society and business as well as governments and international aid agencies, we are building a future where we all thrive together.
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