Designer

JOB DESCRIPTION: Designer

Based in London with some remote working an option

Full-time and part-time applicants will be considered

Role:

As a key member of the communication team, you will use your design skills to ensure that all IARD materials are simple and accessible, including supporting with the IARD website.

You will:

• Have a good knowledge of InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Adobe, Mailchimp
• Be passionate about simplifying complex concepts through design
• Have keen eye for detail
• Have a strong understanding of both print and online
• Be at ease with websites and be familiar with content management systems
• Have excellent artwork skills for print and able to spec to final finish

Managed by: Head of Publications

Designer Responsibilities:

• Producing finished design work for IARD – to include research reviews, infographics, toolkits, reports, e-mails etc.

• Translating strategic direction and brief into high-quality designs within an established brand identity

• Developing concepts for new materials and infographics using our branding guidelines

• Designing toolkits that are easy to use with infographics that can be used across social media

• Working with team members on developing short animated infographics and videos

• Working with web developers to ensure that the IARD website is kept up to date and information is uploaded

• Understanding on how best design can be used to communicate with an international audience

Skills, knowledge and experience required

• Good communicator and team member with a self-starting attitude
• Experience of translating complex concepts into easy-to-understand designs and infographics
• Turning technical data into easy-to-understand graphs and charts
• Experience of working with, and managing, websites and website developers
• Experience of working as part of a comms function
• Meticulous attention to detail