Graphic Designer

UNESCO

. Conceptualize and develop creative designs for print and digital products, including publications, reports, brochures, infographics, social media assets, presentations, websites, e-newsletters, motion graphics, animations, and other communication materials .

Posted 9/22/2026contractRemote • India, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Bhutan, Nepal, BangladeshMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in graphic design and visual communication, with a strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and a solid understanding of social media content design. Capable of delivering high-quality, compliant designs that reflect brand guidelines and cultural diversity within tight deadlines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Graphic Design ExperienceAdobe InDesign ProficiencySocial Media Content DesignMotion Graphics ExperienceFluency in English

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Hard Skills

Graphic DesignVisual CommunicationDigital DesignTypographyColour TheoryCompositionVisual HierarchyMotion GraphicsAnimationArtwork Management

Soft Skills

Independent WorkEfficient Time ManagementCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Adobe Creative CloudAdobe InDesignAdobe IllustratorAdobe PhotoshopCanvaAdobe ExpressAdobe After Effects

Certifications & Qualifications

University Degree in Graphic DesignProfessional Training in Visual Communication

Industry Keywords

UNESCO Graphic StandardsCopyright ComplianceSocial Media PlatformsDigital Communication MaterialsCultural Diversity

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conceptualize and develop creative designs for print and digital products, including publications, reports, brochures, infographics, social media assets, presentations, websites, e-newsletters, motion graphics, animations, and other communication materials
Design social media content optimized for Instagram, Facebook, X/Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube
Present design concepts for UNESCO review and create customized visual solutions communicating UNESCO messages and programme priorities
Ensure designs comply with UNESCO Graphic Standards and Logo Toolkit and reflect gender equality and cultural diversity
Use interchangeable and transferable fonts from Adobe Creative Cloud or Google Fonts
Secure intellectual property rights for third-party visual assets and comply with copyright requirements
Participate in assignment briefings and coordinate with the UNESCO Communications team
Submit drafts, incorporate UNESCO feedback, and deliver final print-ready and digital files, including editable source files and packaged artwork, within agreed timelines
Provide graphic designing services on an on-call basis for publications, campaigns, events, and digital communications
Maintain regular communication with the UNESCO Responsible Officer via email and online meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need

University degree and/or professional training in graphic design, visual communication, digital design, illustration, or related fields
Minimum of three (3) years of demonstrable professional graphic design experience
Experience in social media content design and digital communication materials
Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
Familiarity with Canva, Adobe Express, or equivalent digital-first design tools is an asset
Demonstrated experience designing for social media platforms, including knowledge of platform-specific dimensions, formats, and visual best practices
Strong understanding of typography, colour theory, composition, and visual hierarchy
Experience with motion graphics or animation, such as Adobe After Effects or equivalent, is an asset
Ability to work with brand guidelines and institutional style standards
Ability to manage artwork files and coordinate with printers where required
Ability to work independently and efficiently under tight deadlines and revision cycles
Fluency in English, both oral and written, is required
Portfolio with at least three (3) recent work samples and brief project descriptions
Candidates must be based in South Asia and indicate their country of residence/base and available regions/countries
Agencies must submit CVs of at least two (2) key personnel proposed for UNESCO assignments
Standard service rates must be quoted in local currency

Benefits

Comp & perks

On-call project assignments with no guarantee of assignment
Remote-based (off-site) work arrangement
Online meetings and communication technologies for assessments and evaluations
Potential competency-based interview and/or tests/assessments
Consideration for inclusion in UNESCO's Creative Services roster
Confidential handling of applications and submitted information
No fee charged at any stage of the hiring process