ROSTER for Creative Services -Individual Consultant or Agency: Graphic Designer
Organizational Context
UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, aims to foster peace and sustainable development globally. The Regional Office for South Asia in New Delhi manages UNESCO's regional programs and partnerships, collaborating with governments and civil society. The Communications and Public Engagement (CPE) unit enhances the visibility of UNESCO's work through content creation, digital media, publications, and brand management across education, culture, sciences, and communication sectors.
Job Purpose
The UNESCO Regional Office for South Asia is establishing a Creative Services Roster for Graphic Designers to support its Communications and Public Engagement (CPE) mandate. This roster will provide on-call graphic design services for a variety of communication and public engagement activities. The CPE function is crucial for amplifying UNESCO's regional impact by producing and disseminating content across digital and social media, managing events, designing publications, and maintaining the regional brand presence. Rostered designers will contribute to all UNESCO programme sectors, ensuring effective communication of key messages and program priorities throughout the South Asia region.
Responsibilities
Conceptualize and develop creative, visually engaging designs for both print and digital products, including publications, reports, brochures, infographics, social media assets, presentations, websites, e-newsletters, motion graphics, and animations. Design social media content such as static tiles, animated posts, campaign visuals, and infographics, optimized for various platforms like Instagram, Facebook, X/Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Present design concepts for review, ensuring all designs comply with UNESCO's Graphic Standards and Logo Toolkit, reflecting gender equality and cultural diversity. Secure necessary intellectual property rights for any third-party visual assets used and ensure compliance with copyright requirements. Coordinate closely with the UNESCO Communications team, submit draft designs for review, incorporate feedback, and deliver final print-ready and digital files, including editable source files, within agreed timelines.
Work Experience
A minimum of three years of demonstrable professional graphic design experience is required. This should include specific experience in designing social media content and digital communication materials. Prior experience with publications and institutional communications is considered an asset.
Skills
Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop is essential. Familiarity with digital-first design tools like Canva or Adobe Express is an asset. Demonstrated experience designing for social media platforms, understanding platform-specific best practices, and strong knowledge of design principles (typography, color theory, composition) are required. Experience with motion graphics or animation is advantageous.