Graphic Designer (Volunteer)
United People Global
United People Global (UPG) is recruiting Graphic Designer
to support our growing community as part of contributing to our mission to make the world a better place. This work is at the heart of our community and it involves interacting with and serving our mission and our community. This is a volunteer role that comes with the following compensation and benefits:
- Professional growth: add experiences and exposure to your CV that strengthen your professional profile in your chosen domain
- Network: strengthen your professional and personal networks: be part of an international network and a community that spans across world regions.
- Purpose: there is the possibility to lead or to participate in activities that are meaningful to you.
- Remote working
- Possibility to do the role Part time or Full time
- Flexible working hours
- A diverse range of professional and functional experiences
- Volunteers have priority for each new paid vacancy that opens up
- Additional benefits are shared with the successful candidate
Position Description
Graphic designers create visual communications to convey messages in an effective and aesthetically pleasing manner. This incorporates several tasks and responsibilities.
- Design social media graphics, signs, reports, presentation deck, annual reports, advertisements, and other communication materials.
- Create these materials by hand or by using technology, including computer software programs. Adobe’s Creative Suite—including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and familiarity with Canva web tool for designing.
- Work closely with the Communications team to create or incorporate illustrations, pictures, and designs to reflect the desired theme and tone of the communication of United People Global.
- Select type size and style to enhance the readability of text and image.
- Produce drafts for review by the Communications team and make revisions based on the feedback received.
- Review final productions for errors and ensure that final prints reflect client specifications.
- Ensure projects are completed with high quality and on schedule.
- Establish creative direction for the company as well as brand guidelines
- Prioritize and manage multiple projects within design specifications and budget restrictions
- Perform retouching and manipulation of images.
Qualified candidates are welcome with a variety of skills. No single candidate is expected to possess all qualifications as the selected candidate brings their unique set of skills to our work and complements a team.
Qualifications and Skills
- Proven graphic designing experience
- A strong portfolio of illustrations or other graphics
- Familiarity with design software and technologies (such as InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Photoshop)
- Exceptional creativity and innovation
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- An understanding of the latest trends and their role within a non-profit environment
- A keen eye for aesthetics and details
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work methodically and meet deadlines
- Knowledge of layouts, graphic fundamentals, typography, print, and the web
- Compelling portfolio of work over a wide range of creative projects
- Strong analytical skills
Location: The role is remote.
Dates: The initial duration is between 3 months and 1 year for this role. An extension is possible based on performance.
Employment rate: Part-Time or Full-Time
Remuneration: This is a volunteer position.
Application deadline: Application is on a rolling basis until the position is filled.