Graphic Designer

Job Posting Organization:
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. Established to save, protect, and transform lives in need, CRS operates in more than 100 countries worldwide. The organization is committed to serving the poor and vulnerable without regard to race, religion, or nationality. CRS focuses on various sectors including emergency response, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding. The agency promotes a collaborative, mission-driven culture and welcomes individuals from all faiths and secular traditions who share its values. CRS is dedicated to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation, and its processes reflect this commitment. The organization employs a diverse workforce and prioritizes candidates from the regions where it operates, ensuring that its staff reflects the communities it serves.

Job Overview:
The Graphic Designer position is a fully remote role that involves creating and designing communication materials tailored to the needs of Country Programs within the CRS Central and West Africa Regional Office (CWARO). The successful candidate will manage the design and production of all communications and marketing materials under the guidance of the Deputy Regional Director and Regional Communications Officer. This role requires collaboration with program teams to adhere to planned production schedules and approved estimated costs. Responsibilities include creating various marketing materials such as factsheets, booklets, annual reports, flyers, event materials, posters, and banners, as well as visual content for social media platforms and the CRS website. The designer will also work with datasets to produce visually appealing infographics and other data visualization products, ensuring that all materials align with CRS branding guidelines. The position demands a commitment to upholding design quality standards and maintaining consistent branding across all outputs.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Graphic Designer include:

• Creating and designing communication materials in consultation with Country Program needs.
• Managing the design and production of all communications and marketing materials, ensuring adherence to production schedules and budget constraints.
• Developing various marketing materials such as factsheets, booklets, annual reports, flyers, event materials, posters, and banners.
• Creating visual content for social media platforms including Facebook and X, as well as the CRS website.
• Utilizing datasets to create infographics and other data visualization products.
• Customizing the format and design of documents such as presentations, strategies, and technical reports to align with CRS branding.
• Developing multimedia products from archived photos and reviewing existing documents for design consistency.
• Upholding design quality standards and ensuring consistent branding across all materials produced.
• Collaborating with program teams to ensure that communication materials meet their needs and expectations.

Required Qualifications:
The required qualifications for the Graphic Designer position include:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in graphic design or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in design, layout, and data visualization production.
• Mastery of Adobe Creative Cloud software, including InDesign, Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator, as well as proficiency in Canva.
• Comprehensive technical knowledge of design principles and practices.
• Working knowledge of print, web, and social media design.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and accurately.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills within a team environment.
• Ability to accept and incorporate constructive criticism.
• Strong listening skills and logical thinking abilities. 1
• Adaptability to evolving design trends and effective time management skills.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Bachelor’s Degree in graphic design or a related field. A Master’s degree in journalism or communications is preferred, as it may provide additional skills and knowledge beneficial for the role. Candidates with advanced document design experience or knowledge of basic video editing will have a competitive advantage.

Experience:
Candidates for the Graphic Designer position should have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in design, layout, and data visualization production. This experience should demonstrate a mastery of design software and an ability to produce high-quality communication materials that align with organizational branding and messaging.

Languages:
Proficiency in communication and writing in English is mandatory, while proficiency in French is also required. Knowledge of additional languages may be considered a plus, enhancing the candidate's ability to communicate effectively in diverse environments.

Additional Notes:
This position is fully remote, allowing the successful candidate to work from any location within the CRS Central and West Africa Regional Office (CWARO) countries. The role may require travel up to 10% of the time. CRS offers a comprehensive benefits package for U.S.-based staff, including medical, dental, life insurance, vision, and a generous retirement savings plan. For candidates employed outside the U.S., benefits packages are based on the country of employment. The anticipated duration of the assignment may be informed by a term limit based on the job type and level, as well as the agency's needs. CRS is committed to safeguarding the rights and dignity of all individuals, particularly children and vulnerable adults, and the successful candidate will be expected to adhere to CRS's Code of Conduct.