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Graphic Designer / Illustrator

Position: Graphic Designer / Illustrator

Location: Remote

Contract Term: 6 months with possibility of extension

Women First Digital (WFD) is a collection of online platforms that provide information and counseling services on safe abortion, contraception and SRHR. WFD leverages the reach, innovation and power of the internet to reach as many people as possible. Through these platforms we connect women all around the world to accurate information, allowing them to make informed decisions about comprehensive abortion care and services. The following platforms comprise the WFD Program:

• 1. HowToUseAbortionPill.org (also known as PinkShoes.org in regions of the world where criminalization or stigma make abortion resources inaccessible): HowToUse is a one stop global resource for safe abortion, providing simple instructions on how to use the medical abortion pills. HowToUse also provides abortion eLearning courses, country-specific abortion information and is currently translated into 24 languages.
• 2. safe2choose.org: safe2choose connects women all around the world to accurate and individualized information on medical abortion pills, so that they can have a safe abortion where, when and with whom they feel most comfortable. Our team includes multilingual counselors, medical doctors and experts in the field of public health and international development that work together to provide women with accurate information about safe abortion.
• 3. Findmymethod.org: Created in collaboration with Bedsider.org and partners around the world, findmymethod.org shares information on contraception that is easy to understand, comprehensive, and globally representative.

We are looking to hire a Graphic Designer/Illustrator for our platform findmymethod.org whose scope of work is inclusive of, but not limited to:

Overall Objective: The Graphic Designer will be responsible to create and design graphics for findmymethod.org website based on the needs of the website.

The Job:

• Ensure that branding design is developed and applied consistently, following specific style guide;
• Design daily social media content for all findmymethod.org social media channels;
• Design online and offline promotional materials as determined by the project manager and marketing team;
• Develop and constantly improve the image of the brand;
• Monitor and recommend market and design trends;
• Provide web support and guidance to website developers, occasionally;
• Coordinate with Graphic Printers the printing of offline promotional material;
• Produce and maintain photography library;
• Creating IEC and other promotional materials used for communicating with clients;
• Any other duties as requested by the line manager.

Skills and Experience

• University degree with relevant work experience as a Graphic Designer / Illustrator, expertise in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator or equivalent programs;
• Knowledge of graphic design & illustration techniques for both online and offline materials. Basic animation is a plus; should have the capacity to deliver quality artworks that are suitable for social media.
• Combine art and technology to communicate ideas through visuals, images, websites and other means;
• Ability to conceptualize and create characters, storyboards and illustrations layouts for the project under the supervision of communications team;
• Participate in brainstorming sessions to share new design perspectives and ideas;
• Maintain a positive and team focused attitude;
• Excellent written & spoken communication skills;
• Independent access to a working computer and reliable connection to the Internet and own tools.

Contract Type and Term: This is a Full-time position. This is a 6 months contract with possibility of extension.

Benefits and Compensation: the position includes a monthly salary (based on experience), standard vacation time, holidays, home-office maintenance allowance and healthcare allowance.

How to Apply

We invite all interested candidates to submit the following documents:

• Visual Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Book with the applicant’s most recent works
• Letter of Motivation outlining how your experience and skills fit with the required job description (1-page maximum).

Please submit your application to info@findmymethod.org with “Graphic Designer/Illustrator” in the subject line by February 10th.