Graphic Design Assistant
Organizational Context
This position is within the eTrade Initiatives Section of the E-Commerce and Digital Economy Branch, Division on Technology and Logistics of UNCTAD, part of the UN Secretariat. The Graphic Arts Assistant reports to the Chief of the eTrade Initiatives Section and relevant Programme Officers, supporting the section's communication objectives.
Job Purpose
The Graphic Arts Assistant is responsible for supporting the creation and preparation of information materials for digital and print dissemination, including social media. This involves assisting with layout, design, and mock-ups to meet communication goals. The role also includes managing submission schedules for various communication products, providing technical support for design and layout using relevant tools, and acting as a liaison for web developers and IT staff. The assistant will gather information, select and manipulate images, create graphics, and maintain an archive of artwork and print components, ensuring effective communication outputs for the eTrade initiatives.
Responsibilities
Assists in the layout and preparation of information materials for digital and print, including social media, establishing mock-ups and managing submission schedules for products like newsletters, flyers, and research papers. Supports the planning, design, production, and scheduling of graphic material and web design, providing technical assistance with publishing tools. Serves as a liaison for web developers, designers, and IT staff for platform maintenance. Gathers information, selects and manipulates photographs, and creates graphics for articles and features. Determines product specifications and adapts designs for web use. Helps develop and maintain a storage system for artwork and print components. Liaises with internal services and external providers. Performs other related communications and graphic work as required.
Work Experience
Requires five years of experience in publications production, including desktop publishing, graphic design, and layout. Desirable experience includes creating print and online communication supports, managing UN websites, using design tools like Adobe Creative Suite and Canva, and understanding data analytics and web accessibility.
Skills
Professionalism, Client Orientation, Technological Awareness, knowledge of production and printing processes, desktop publishing, graphic design, layout, photography, page layout, photograph sizing, ability to produce high-quality graphic material, and familiarity with design tools.