Consultant - Graphic Designer

The Graphic Designer will create visual aspects of science communications materials, which includes illustrations and infographics for digital and offline media.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create engaging and impactful designs to effectively convey IWMI’s messages to a wide variety of audiences to maximize impact, usability, and value. 
• Develop graphic elements for publications, including illustrations (freehand, vector, etc.), infographics in different styles (artistic, schematic, geometric, etc.), editorial composites (combining photography with drawings or graphics) and selecting suitable visuals (from IWMI’s photo library and other stock sources).
• Produce page layouts for IWMI’s scientific publications, communication materials, administrative documents, manuals, and other outputs.
• Manage the design and review process: Prepare design plans and develop creative concepts based on the identified requirements; Create rough drafts of design concepts (including several options, styles and directions) and present these ideas; Coordinate feedback, corrections, and approvals, working closely with team members and researchers to implement changes; Update and finalize designs according to the established schedule.
• Create web-ready and print versions of scientific publications and communication materials.
• Review machine proofs received from printers to ensure the quality of graphics and layout, and coordinate approvals for printing. Track project progress using project management tools and keep clients updated.
• Ensure layouts and graphic design materials comply with IWMI branding guidelines.
• Offer guidance on design-related issues and advise on new approaches.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE:

Essential:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in visual communications, graphic design, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrable graphic design skills with a strong portfolio.
• Minimum of 3 years of practical experience in graphic design.
• Excellent working knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Adobe Acrobat Distiller, and other desktop publishing tools.
• Excellent working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and other vector-based and raster graphics software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365: Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent command of the English language (written and oral).

Desirable:

• Experience with branding development and implementation.
• Experience setting up Adobe InDesign projects for collaboration with Adobe InCopy.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Essential:

• Creative flair and strong visual sense.
• Ability to interpret data to create striking graphics and illustrations.
• Ability to grasp clients’ needs and find practical solutions, paying close attention to detail.
• Confidence to present and explain ideas to clients and colleagues.
• Strong service orientation.
• Ability to set priorities, plan, organize, and monitor assigned work.
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure, for multiple projects running in parallel.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary, multi-institutional, and multicultural environment, with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Ability to quickly gain command of new software.

Desirable:

• Strong hand-drawing skills.

Benefits

This is an internationally recruited consultancy position, therefore individuals with relevant qualifications and experience are encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY:
Apply for the position by following the application instructions at www.iwmi.org/jobs. Applications will be accepted until 24:00 IST on July 23, 2025, and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Your application must include a CV, cover letter, portfolio and contact information for three (3) references, who may be contacted if you are shortlisted. Receipt of all applications will be acknowledged; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

IWMI believes that diversity powers our innovation, contributes to our excellence, and is critical to our mission. We offer a multicultural, multicolored, multigenerational, and multidisciplinary working environment. We are committed to building an inclusive organization that reflects our global character and prioritizes gender equity. We therefore strongly encourage applications from individuals of all cultures, races, ethnicities, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability statuses, sexual orientations, and gender identities.