Individual Contractor - Graphic and Assets Design

DGC - Department of Global Communications; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

The United Nations Department of Global Communications seeks an Individual Contractor to support the development and implementation of brand resources, ensuring outputs are visually consistent and accessible.

The contractor will create an online UN Brand Book, a design system for illustrations, and editable Word templates, delivering all outputs on time and to established quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement UN brand resources ensuring visual consistency and accessibility.
• Create an online version of the UN Brand Book for a digital environment.
• Develop a design system for illustrations with practical guidance.
• Produce editable Word templates for reports, fact sheets, and stationery.

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Individual Contractor - Graphic and Assets Design

Job Opening

Job Opening ID: 286660

Job Network : -

Job Family : Public Information

Category and Level : Affiliate Personnel – Consultants/Individual Contractors , CON

Recruitment Type : Individual Contractor

Department/Office : Department of Global Communications

The IC will support the development and implementation of key United Nations brand resources, ensuring that all outputs are visually consistent, accessible and aligned with the established brand identity. The contractor will develop an online version of the UN Brand Book, adapting the existing guidelines for a digital environment and incorporating relevant visual and interactive content, including graphics and animations. The contractor will ensure that the online Brand Book is clearly organized, user-friendly and suitable for use by relevant stakeholders. The contractor will also develop a comprehensive design system for illustrations. This system will establish a consistent visual approach and provide practical guidance for creating and applying illustrations across a range of United Nations communications products. In addition, the contractor will develop a range of editable Microsoft Word templates for reports, fact sheets and stationery. These templates will be based on existing designs developed in Adobe applications and adapted to ensure ease of use, consistency and compatibility within Microsoft Word. The contractor will work closely with the designated team, incorporate feedback throughout the development process and deliver all outputs in accordance with established requirements, agreed timelines and applicable quality standards.