Graphic Design & Publications Production Specialist

UN Secretariat; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Graphic Arts Assistant, within OSAA's Strategic Management Unit of the UN Secretariat, will conceptualize and develop design proposals for OSAA activities, including conferences and campaigns. The role involves creating designs that meet branding guidelines and preparing print and electronic materials for publication.

Responsibilities include participating in project meetings, producing approved designs, reviewing proofs, providing production support, coordinating with teams and external

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• A test or examination in Graphic Design is required.
• Minimum seven years of experience in publications production, including desktop publishing, graphic design, and layout; five years if candidate has a first-level university degree or higher.

Responsibilities

• Participate in design project meetings, discussing substantive content, communication goals, media and technical specifications.
• Independently undertake design assignments, conceptualizing and developing proposals for OSAA activities such as conferences and campaigns.
• Prepare approved designs in electronic format for final review and printing, adhering to UN and OSAA branding guidelines and reviewing color and print proofs.
• Provide guidance and support throughout the production process, coordinate with teams and external parties to ensure projects stay on schedule.
• Assist with data collection, analysis, presentation, and visualization for reports, web pages, and publications.

Skills

Graphic design

Visual communications

Layout design

Branding

Digital media production

Accountability

Technological awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graphic Design test

Tools

Desktop publishing software

Graphic design tools

Job description

The Graphic Arts Assistant, within OSAA's Strategic Management Unit of the UN Secretariat, will conceptualize and develop design proposals for OSAA activities, including conferences and campaigns. The role involves creating designs that meet branding guidelines and preparing print and electronic materials for publication.

Responsibilities include participating in project meetings, producing approved designs, reviewing proofs, providing production support, coordinating with teams and external