Graphic Design & Digital Content Officer

The Aga Khan Foundation, one of the world’s leading charitable foundations, is looking to strengthen its communications department with a Graphic Design Officer who can elevate AKF’s communications by developing visually powerful graphics to add creativity to AKF’s communications and enrich the stories we tell.

This role will work with the broader communications team to produce visually engaging content for use across AKF’s communications channels and refresh AKF’s brand image.

The person in this role is expected to have formal training in graphic design, experience of developing high quality digital and print graphics and content for social media. Skills in animation, motion graphics and illustration are not required but are desirable.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produce high quality and visually engaging graphics for use on AKF’s website and social media channels as well as for printed collateral

• Design info-graphics to bring data to life for use across AKF’s various communications products

• Support the communications team to develop creative and engaging content for digital media

• Update AKF’s brand guidelines to ensure they encompass all of AKF’s design touchpoints and ensure communications colleagues know how to apply the guidelines

• Ensure all designs align with the AKF’s branding guidelines and messaging. This includes maintaining a consistent use of colours, fonts, images, and tone across all material

• Update social media templates to enrich AKF’s storytelling across Instagram, LinkedIn, X and Facebook

• Update AKF’s PowerPoint, Word and InDesign templates to ensure staff across the organisation have the tools to create high quality on-brand products

• Support Partnerships and Programme teams to develop high quality presentations and reports for institutional donor engagement

• Organise and maintain a library of images, logos, and related assets

• Coordinate with external vendors for printing, publishing, or other services, ensuring the quality and accuracy of the final products

• Keep up-to-date with the latest design trends and technologies, and continually develop your skills and knowledge in these fields

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, ATTRIBUTES & INTERESTS

Required qualifications and skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in graphic design and 3 years of relevant experience

• Experience of working in a reputable branding and/or design studio or marketing agency

• High standards for the accuracy and quality of communications and marketing materials

• Organisational skills, including the ability to effectively and nimbly manage multiple projects simultaneously

• A drive to learn, problem-solve, and troubleshoot both independently and collaboratively

• Expertise in the use of graphics, video and animation software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, the broader Adobe Creative Suite, Canva and Figma

• Experience of using Wordpress to upload rich and engaging content

• Skills in animation, motion graphics and illustration are not required but are desirable

• Web design and development is not required but are desirable

Attributes & Interests

• A love of visual story-telling

• Respectful of diversity and other cultures, values, and faiths

• Emotional intelligence

• Pro-active self-starter