Graphic Designer

UN Atlas; Genf; Hybrid; CHF 33,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

International Trade Centre (ITC) seeks a Graphic Designer Consultant to develop branding for 12-15 MSMEs in Sierra Leone. You will craft logos, mini branding guidelines, business cards, packaging elements and editable social media templates for offline and digital use.

Under the supervision of the E-commerce Programme Officer, you will deliver production-ready assets, source files and a concise summary report, leveraging Adobe Creative Suite and Canva Pro to meet diverse SME needs and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; extensive relevant experience may substitute.

Responsibilities

• Develop branding packages for 12-15 MSMEs, including logos and guidelines.
• Create business cards, thank-you cards, packaging branding elements and social media templates.
• Coordinate with project teams and review MSME briefs and branding objectives.
• Deliver editable source files, production-ready assets and a summary report.

Skills

Graphic design

Brand development

Visual identity creation

Marketing material design

Logo design

Social media templates

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva Pro

Client communication

MSME awareness

Print/digital production

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva Pro

Job description

Organizational context: The International Trade Centre (ITC) supports SMEs in developing countries to enhance competitiveness and strengthen business ecosystems. This role is part of the "Empowering youth through digital technologies" project in Sierra Leone, aiming to boost youth employment and entrepreneurship by improving digital skills and SME competitiveness.

Job purpose: The Graphic Designer Consultant will develop branding and promotional materials for 12-15 Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) in Sierra Leone. This initiative aims to strengthen their market positioning, improve product/service presentation, and enhance visibility across offline and digital channels. The consultant will work under the supervision of the E-commerce Programme Officer, contributing to the project's goal of boosting youth employment and entrepreneurship within the digital economy.

Responsibilities: The Graphic Designer Consultant will review MSME briefs, understand their products, services, and branding objectives, and coordinate with project teams. Key duties include developing branding packages for 12-15 MSMEs, encompassing logo design, mini branding guidelines, business cards (digital and print), thank-you cards, product/packaging branding elements, and editable social media templates. The consultant will ensure materials are visually coherent, professional, suitable for digital use and printing, and incorporate feedback through revisions. Final deliverables include editable source files and production-ready files, organized per MSME, along with a summary report.

Education: A Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Marketing, Fine Arts, or a related field is required. Extensive relevant experience may substitute for a university degree.

Work experience: A minimum of 5 years of relevant graphic design and branding experience is required. Experience developing visual identities and marketing materials for SMEs, working with diverse business sectors, and using professional design software (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva Pro) is essential. Experience with entrepreneurship development programmes is desirable. A client portfolio is mandatory.

Skills: Graphic design, brand development, visual identity creation, marketing material design, logo design, social media template creation, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Canva Pro, client communication, understanding of MSME needs, digital and print material production.

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