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Graphic Designer

City/Country Location Details Hemel Hempstead, UK; London, UK

Employment Status Full-Time Regular

Job Type Corporate

DAI works on the frontlines of global development. Transforming ideas into action—action into impact. We are committed to shaping a more liveable world through tackling fundamental social and economic development challenges caused by inefficient markets, climate change, weak governance, and instability. We work with a wide range of clients, including national and local governments, bilateral and multilateral donors, and the private sector. With corporate and project offices in over 80 countries, DAI has unparalleled global reach and impact. In line with our mission, DAI’s UK business implements international development projects on behalf of the UK Government as well as for other select bilateral and multilateral development agencies.

Building value in our brand and effective communications are important in positioning DAI as a leading international development organisation. In support of this, DAI is seeking a full-time dynamic graphic designer to provide creative visual outputs to a broad range of communications needs including support to proposals, project and corporate communications. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels in design, and collaborates seamlessly with teams. They can translate complex ideas into clear, engaging visuals while ensuring consistency, meeting deadlines, and adhering to guidelines. Strong attention to detail and multitasking are essential.

Responsibilities

Design and Asset Creation:

· Create branded visuals based on the target audience, project ambitions, requirements, and limitations, including website assets, infographics, illustrations, logos, icons, social media posts, ads, flyers, brochures, video, and other creative assets to support communication services.

· Ensure digital and creative products are effective across platforms and align to a cohesive and compelling visual aesthetic.

· Create conceptualising illustrations for DAI proposals and reports that align with overall messaging and strategic vision, including infographics, flowcharts, diagrams, and maps that break down technical details or highlight key points.

· Collaborate closely with technical teams to understand complex information and develop visuals that make proposals and project information more accessible and impactful - Illustrating workflows, processes, and methodologies to show how solutions will be implemented, or to explain technical concepts in a clear and logical sequence.

Design Integration and Execution:

· Update digital design and print-ready marketing material.

· Adapt graphics for use across all four platforms (social media, video, print, banner).

· Utilise our clients and/or DAI style guides and brand standards in the design process of deliverables and products.

· Align with the DAI commitment to inclusion, creating accessible digital products.

· Ensure final graphics and layouts are high-quality, digitally accessible and align with brand standards, and maintain consistency across brands and campaigns.

*Creative Concepting: *

· Collaborate with communications and technical teams in co-creating products and outputs.

· Research and present ideas based on industry best practices in support of DAI future campaigns.

· Participate in collaborative learning, brainstorming, and feedback sessions to assist the visioning of creative themes, design directions, and concept development for marketing, events, and other initiatives. In particular attend project and proposal strategy meetings to understand the messaging and competitive approach and offer suggestions on how graphics can support or enhance these strategies.

Additional responsibilities as deemed necessary.

Qualifications:

· P04 Grade: Bachelor’s degree or specialised diploma and proven relevant experience

· P05 Grade: Bachelor’s degree or specialised diploma and significant proven relevant experience.

An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered

Required Skills:

· Professional-level experience with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.

· Ability to adapt to new insights and applying learnings to your work.

· Integrate audience research and user testing.

· Must possess a thorough understanding of all the stages of the print process.

· Experience editing video in Premiere, Final Cut, or creating motion graphics with After Effects.

· Adept at working remotely and in-office in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment.

· Knowledge of design fundamentals, layout, information hierarchy, typography, and digital applications.

· Interest in learning new tools.

Additional skills not required, but an advantage:

· Experience in UI design.

· PowerPoint experience. 

· Other design program experience.

· Storyboard, design, and typography skills.

· Basic Understanding of Sketch and Adobe XD software, HTML / CSS / JavaScript is a plus

Characteristics you will need to demonstrate every day

· Passion

· Creativity

· Enthusiasm

· Organisation and time-management skills.

· Be up to date with developing technology and design trends

· Interest in digital accessibility, inclusive design, and cross-cultural design.

· Team player. A collaboration-oriented person with good interpersonal skills. Must like to work with and interact with a variety of individuals.

· Ability to take advantage of creative freedom provided by technical teams by being able to independently produce new ideas and creative ways to reflect a variety of messages, processes and themes.

Application process:

When applying, please submit a portfolio of your graphic design work.

There is no closing date for applications and interviews will be held progressively. We are recruiting for these vacancies on a rolling basis, meaning there is no fixed deadline and applications will be assessed as they are received, and the vacancies will remain open until they are filled.

The salary offered will be commensurate with relevant experience. DAI offers a generous benefits package and there are several day-to-day perks of working at DAI that help keep us happy and motivated! Please make sure to submit your salary expectations on application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in location the role is based within the UK without the need for sponsorship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, religion, sex, disability status, marriage and civil partnership, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender re-assignment or pregnancy and maternity.

This job description details the key elements of the role and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Job roles evolve over time and job-holders may be required to complete additional tasks in line with business needs.

You will be pleased to know that we strive to uphold the highest ethical standards and that we are working with our clients to reduce the opportunity for people who are known to have breached ethical standards to work in our field.  Any staff and/or consultant contract with DAI, therefore, will be subject to satisfactory reference checking and vetting.

If you require any adjustments to the interview or recruitment process, please contact Victoria_Tres@DAI.Com (Please do not send applications directly to this inbox).

If this role sounds interesting and you would like to be part of DAI’s growing business, bidding for and managing donor-funded projects round the world, we look forward to hearing from you.

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