Graphic Designer

Tasks & Responsibilities:

Objective 1 – Visual Brand Enhancement

• Strengthen existing visual brand guidelines and templates across all Samuel Hall products.
• Format and package reports in both Samuel Hall (SH) brand and client brands as required.
• Collaborate with clients and designers to finalise report designs and provide design suggestions.
• Support the data team with data visualisations.
• Lead strategic input on SH-led creative outputs such as photo books, exhibitions, etc.

Objective 2 – Visual Content Creation

• Create visuals and illustrations to support our research findings and make them more visually accessible.
• Lead the design of outputs, including reports, presentations, policy briefs, fact sheets, flyers, event invites and the SH Learning Series.
• Enhance the look and usability of our website.
• Liaise with external printers or production teams to ensure deadlines are met and material is printed or presented to the highest quality.
• Develop templates and layouts for various communication materials.

Objective 3 – Communication and Branding Support

• Work with Samuel Hall’s Communications team to support overall communication and branding efforts, including the creation of visual assets for social media and Samuel Hall Stories.
• Work with clients' and teams' ideas, creating client brand templates for our teams to work with and managing their expectations.
• Strategise and lead on new design-focused outputs for our communications and outreach efforts
• Assist with the development and management of visual assets such as brochures, photos, and internal visual folders.
• Keep up to date with design and software trends and adjust as needed.
• Contribute to the development and execution of creative marketing campaigns.
• The designer may need to work longer hours when deadlines are approaching. Time off can be taken in lieu of the extra hours worked.

Vacancy Requirements:

Required:

• At least 1 year of experience in a graphic design role within the humanitarian, development, or research sectors, with a proven track record in formatting and designing reports and other outputs.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) or equivalent; MS-Word and Google Suite [Docs, Slides]
• Proficiency in web design.
• Strong visual design skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work with a global team, managing tight deadlines and occasional irregular hours.
• Creative, imaginative, and passionate about design and storytelling.
• Excellent spoken and written English skills.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with data visualisation tools.
• Prior knowledge/experience in migration, displacement, and international development contexts.
• Audio/video editing skills.
• Additional languages such as French or Arabic (native/fluent).