Apr 29, 2016 - Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat Pro. ⢠Good knowledge o
JOB POSTING WEB & GRAPHIC DESIGNER The Stephen Lewis Foundation has been partnering with grassroots community-based organizations (CBOs) to turn the tide of the HIV and AIDS epidemic in sub-Saharan Africa since 2003. As of 2015, the Foundation has disbursed over $89 million, working in partnership with over 300 community-based organizations on more than 1,400 initiatives in the 15 African countries most affected.
Job Summary Under the supervision of the Director of Communications the Web & Graphic Designer will design, update, and maintain all SLF print materials, websites, online donation modules, eblasts and event materials. They will also support teams across the organization as pertains to their layout, production and design needs. Job Duties and Responsibilities Print production:
Conceptualise (in collaboration with relevant colleagues) and implement all design aspects of print productions, including photo editing, content layout, version control Prepare all print productions for the printing house, and liaise with the printer over stock selection, and quoting and signoff as appropriate
Online donation systems:
Build new online donation modules, including systems set up, photo editing, page layouts, page content Update the photo selection, page layouts, and page content for existing and/or renewed modules, in collaboration with relevant colleagues Test and launch all new and renewed modules Provide online donation system usage analysis as necessary.
Websites:
Design and build new microsites as needed, including all conceptualization (in collaboration with relevant colleagues), coding, photo editing, page and content layout. Build, edit and maintain existing websites, including editing photos, creating sliders and banners, building new pages, and updating existing pages. Provide website usage analysis via regular review of Google Analytics
Email management system:
Design, test and send all eblasts, in coordination with the eblast list management team Design emails in Outlook as necessary Contribute to eblast usage analysis and list maintenance, as necessary
Events:
Provide all design and production elements for SLF-run events, including but not limited to wordmarks, letterhead, banners, eblasts, programmes, invitations, sponsorship packs, stage designs.
Team Support:
Support teams across the SLF in the editing and production of PDFs, Power Point presentations, reports, photo edits etc. Support the Director of Communications and team as needed
Technical Requirements and Qualifications
Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat Pro Good knowledge of HTML, CSS, JQuery, and responsive web design principles Knowledge of web content management systems, including WordPress Knowledge of Search Engine Optimization principles and Google Analytics Experience designing and sending HTML email using email marketing software, such as MailChimp Experience with design and layout, photo editing, colour management, and preparing print files for press
Competencies/Personal Attributes: Do you want a job where your work aligns with your principles? The Stephen Lewis Foundation is a dynamic, collaborative, feminist organization with an unwavering commitment to supporting grassroots organizations across Africa in countries hardest hit by the AIDS epidemic. The work unfolding in these communities is groundbreaking as lives are rebuilt, rights are reclaimed and resilience re-forged. We are passionately committed to our partnerships and this model of working is infused into the fabric of our day-to-day work. An ideal candidate for this job will not just understand the issue but will be energized and inspired by it. Do you love working as a team, no...we mean it, REALLY working as a team? This is a workplace where learning is constant and collaboration is paramount. We truly believe we are greater than the sum of parts, take our lead from what we are learning from our African partners and ensure our communications reflect the ever-shifting reality on the continent as well as our organizational integrity.
Supervisor: Director of Communications ____________________________________________________________________________________ Those wishing to apply please send your resume and cover letter along with your salary expectation to:
[email protected]. Please note “Web & Graphic Designer” in the email subject line. The closing date for this position is April 29th, 2016 at midnight. Please do not call or email the Foundation about this posting. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The Stephen Lewis Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Thank you for your interest!
