Flexible opportunity for part-time and full-time.
Island Innovation is a social enterprise committed to driving sustainable change across islands and rural areas around the world. We want to help island stakeholders share best practices and knowledge to help drive economic performance, ensure political stability and promote good governance. This improves the social and environmental conditions within remote and rural communities, in addition to creating a stronger and more cohesive global support network. To maintain our activities, we offer marketing and communication services to a wide range of organisations in the public, private and nonprofit sectors. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to connect with inspiring leaders and organisations that are working towards a better future.
We are looking to hire an enthusiastic Visual Design Specialist to help with our projects, both internal and external, in visual graphic design elements with assignments such as promotional flyers, placards, rollups, project presentations, business and product presentations, among others. The professional in this position will need to have experience working on projects, will need to be learning-oriented and willing to expand their knowledge constantly to meet the needs of the company. Attention to detail and an eye for design are a must. Basic WordPress skills are minimally required. The professional needs to have proficiency with Google Suite (Google Sheets, Google Docs, Google Drive). All communications are done in the English language so a minimum proficiency as per CEFR of B2 is required, C1 or C2 preferred.
Responsibilities / Essential Job Functions
- Design promotional materials, including but not limited to event flyers, speaker placards, event placards, YouTube holding images, and covers for Social Media, including LinkedIn events, LinkedIn company page, LinkedIn groups, Facebook company page, Facebook profile, Facebook Group, Twitter Profile, Instagram post and Instagram reels.
- Brand Design, including logos, typography, colours, graphic elements, imagery, brand guidelines, etc.
- Print Design, including business Cards, Brochures, Certificates, Letterhead, Posters & Signs, roll-ups, nametags, etc.
- Collaborating with internal departments as required.
- Cooperating in all internal and external projects is required.
- Providing support to the Director of Operations as required.
- Staying up to date with industry trends regarding graphic design.
Essential requirements and qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in Communications, Graphic Design and Tech Tools
- Reliable and ready to take on tasks with tight deadlines
- Full proficiency in the Canva design tool.
- Knowledge of email marketing campaigns and social and digital ads (Facebook Ads, Paid search, etc.)
- Good communication skills and ability to work with a team.
- Basic experience in proofreading and copy editing.
Desired Attributes
- Experience with the Adobe Suite, particularly Photoshop and Illustrator, is a plus.
- Basic experience in virtual and in-person events.
- Experience working in a remote team environment.
- Fluency in other languages is a plus (especially Spanish, Portuguese or French).
- Interest and knowledge in sustainable development and island communities
- Advanced video-editing skills (on Canva or other tools)
- Understanding and experience working with different organisation profiles such as NGOs, governments, and private companies.
- Basic understanding of issues and opportunities in the realm of climate change, renewable energy, biodiversity, and blue/green economies.
This job will be advertised until May 2nd or until the position is filled.
