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Main purpose of the job

The successful candidate will work on a series of exciting and challenging projects in the Growth Office. If you are a Creative Design professional who sees the world differently, finds opportunity where others do not, and keeps a pulse on the next big trends, then join our growth team.

What you will do       

• Offer direct support to the Market Integration function within the Growth Office;
• Develop strategy-driven visual content for proposals, presentations, and related business development documents;
• Interact with different teams to develop conceptual designs supporting the messaging strategy;
• Responsible for captivating creative design using global brand guidance and incorporating local elements;
• Understand information and concepts, and transform them into understandable, yet creative solutions;
• Blend photography, imagery, infographics, text, and multimedia elements to create high-impact proposals and presentations that distinguish Deloitte in the marketplace;
• Capturing and editing photos for events and supporting general photography needs;
• Managing branded merchandise stock and proposing creative additions to serve Growth Office needs; and
• Be a star team player interacting seamlessly with the Growth Office team and its wider stakeholders.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Arts, Media, or Graphic Design and practical experience in the field.
• Experience with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Photography skills.

Behavioural competencies

• Excellent communication skills (written & verbal).
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Strong client delivery focus.

Technical Competencies

• Strong team player.
• Agility and self-initiative.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Resilient and adaptable to change.
• Strong people skills.
• Comfortable with learning and adapting new technologies.
• Able to work with diverse groups across countries.
• Appreciation and compliance with relevant workplace policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual's background; the intern's assigned office as well as the internship period.

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Service, the intern will:

• Support the HRMS team in their communication efforts to reach out to various clients on different communication initiatives.
• Design and improve the internal communication materials' look and feel, including posters, quick guides, brochures, presentation decks, and templates.
• Assist with improving the look and feel of online communication products.
• Contribute to the discussion of a visual identity for the HRMS team.
• Liaise with relevant parties on job specifications and approval of mechanicals for dispatch, etc.
• Track and monitor production flow to ensure that deadlines are met.
• Perform other related work as required.

Results Expected:

• Effective communication and graphic design solutions delivered and materials developed that meet the needs of the internal clients.
• Timely liaison and interaction with colleagues and concerned parties both internally and externally.
• Demonstrated ability to apply good judgment in the context of assignments given.

Competencies

• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors' language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
• Client orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view. Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect. Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions. Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems. Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects. Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Education

Applicants must at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements:

• Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
• Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent);
• Have graduated with Bachelor's degree, Masters, PhD or equivalent
• Be computer literate in standard software applications.
• Have demonstrated a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter;
• Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes a willingnessa to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

Preferred areas of studies:

• Graphics Design or related fields.

Work Experience

• No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.
• Previous work/project you may have done to support internal communications is required.
• Ability to highlight the steps taken to design a “quick guide” for a new process in an organization is desirable.
• Experience in specific areas of graphic design is desirable

Key Role

Deliver a mix of artistic, marketing, and business expertise, while promoting the company and that of its valued clients. The ideal manager, will head the art department, while guiding an extremely talented team of designers who are known for exceptional creativity.

Key Objectives

• Oversee the art department by hiring, training, assigning, scheduling, and mentoring staff
• Establish art department standards for production, productivity, quality, and client service
• Ensure team adheres to current processes, identifies opportunities for improvement, and proposes and creates processes and tools to support design operations
• Collaborate with marketing and sales divisions in creating marketing plans and aligning team priorities with business objectives so that high-quality work is delivered on time and on budget
• Develop presentation approaches, styles, and techniques for the team
• Analyze market trends, consumer needs, and the competitor landscape, and track campaign performance

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the entire team on a creative audit to elevate innovation and establish a unified brand understanding and company voice
• Conceptualize campaign vision, harnessing original graphics, copy, website content, social media, and other marketing materials
• Develop creative briefs based on ideas from brainstorming sessions, with direction, schedules, and deliverables for the creative team
• Delegate projects to in-house designers and oversee storyboards
• Obtain team approval of final layouts, storyboards, and illustrations; encourage members to provide feedback; and respond to internal commentary and requests
• Oversee presentation of final concepts and coordinate production and dissemination for cross-organizational use

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in fine art, graphic design, or similar discipline would be ideal
• Demonstrated experience as an art director and Web development
• Solid knowledge of photography and video production
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in graphic design, with four or more years in a management role
• Proficiency with design software such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Cinema 4D and After effects would also be great
• Exceptional ability in typography, layout, and prototyping
• Highly skilled in leading a team of creatives
• Strong creative vision with attention to business objectives
• Have a natural eye for design and a passion for delivering dynamic ideas that connect with any audience.