Job Summary

 The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) seeks a highly motivated Graphic Designer II to join our Communications and Public Affairs team. This position is a one-year, renewable appointment, based in its New Delhi office, India and report to the Manager for Creative Solutions, who is based in Washington, DC. The Graphic Designer will produce high-quality and professional visual communication products to promote IFPRI's research to a diverse range of target audiences and through multiple channels. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, creative, and team-oriented individual with experience designing and delivering compelling visual communication outputs in a dynamic environment. 

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and a portfolio demonstrating their graphic design work. The portfolio should include a variety of projects showcasing skills in typography, layout, creativity, and use of design software (Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Canva) and include. links to digital portfolios or PDF attachments. Applications without a portfolio will not be considered. Interested applicants must have work authorization to work in India.

Essential Duties: 

Specific duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Design both print and digital visual communication products: Develop multiple design concepts and carry them through to final delivery, including but not limited to conference banners, brochures, data visualizations, flyers, posters, presentations, research reports, and websites.
• Layout print publications: Design and layout policy papers and reports while assisting in the creation of flexible InDesign templates.
• Create engaging digital content: Design visual content for the IFPRI website, interactive applications, social media, and email campaigns.
• Apply design principles: Utilize knowledge of layout, color theory, typography, and iconography to execute a wide variety of graphic design projects for both print and digital media.
• Provide branding guidance: Insure IFPRI products adhere to a consistent visual style and uphold professional standards, providing branding guidance to staff as needed.
• Brand design: Develop and execute creative concepts for branding, including logos, typography, color palettes, and overall visual identity.
• Innovate in interactive design: Lead initiatives on using innovative methods of interactive design to communicate research findings to both new and established audiences.
• Web Design: Develop visual design for IFPRI’s main website and microsites, ensure adherence to style guidelines.
• Coordinate printing: Manage the printing process of IFPRI publications and materials with local and international vendors.
• Collaborate effectively: Work collaboratively across the institution to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality design deliverables.
• Monitor and educate on digital trends: Stay updated on current digital trends, technologies, and industry standards, and educate both the team and IFPRI staff on best practices.

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Art Design, Fine arts, Communications, Marketing or related field plus five years of relevant professional experience or Master’s plus three years in related field.
• Experience in graphic design, producing high-quality artwork, illustrations, and other graphics for communication purposes, including websites.
• Proven graphic design experience with a strong portfolio demonstrating excellent typography, layout, and creativity.
• Extensive experience with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop. Basic knowledge/understanding of DTP software like Corel Draw. 
• Proficiency in using Canva for creating and managing visual content.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of social media and web platforms, with demonstrated experience generating engaging content.
• Familiarity with designing within PowerPoint and MS Word.
• Ability to work quickly to meet tight deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Outstanding organizational and planning skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills; proven ability to be flexible in a team-oriented environment with diverse groups of people.

Physical Demand & Work environment:

• Employee will sit in an upright position for a long period of time. 
• Employee will lift between 0-10 pounds. 
• Employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as: data preparation, web-scraping, preparing, and analyzing data and figures; dashboard; viewing computer terminal; extensive coding.