Graphic Designer, USAID Communication for Development Support at Tetra Tech

Responsibilities

• Develop and package outreach materials such as conventional print publications, flyers, posters, banners, and multi-media presentations for exclusive and specific use by the USAID C4D Support Project, USAID Kenya and East Africa, and other U.S. government agencies as necessary.
• Develop derivative products such as social media infographics, GIFs, and banners.
• Assist with digital retouching and image production.
• Edit publications in the final phases of development, including Kenya and East Africa calendars, factsheets, and county brochures.
• Select appropriate layouts for products in coordination with the USAID C4D team.
• Provide proofs to ensure product quality prior to printing and/or publication.
• Ensure the communication materials produced have the desired impact on the target audience.
• Ensure materials compliance with 508 compliance requirements for visually impaired readership.
• Develop publication layouts for online-friendly format(s).
• Liaise with printing services to ensure high quality printing of abovementioned publications.
• Other graphic design support as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic arts, design, communications, or a relevant field is required.
• Minimum three years of relevant professional experience in graphic design is required.
• Experience with non-governmental organizations, donors and/or agency, or mass media is preferred.
• Experience working and traveling in Kenya and understanding of Kenyan culture, geography and development issues is preferred.
• Experience in conducting trainings on social media content development is preferred.
• Knowledge of graphic fundamentals, typography, print, layouts, and web design.
• Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketch, InDesign, and other design software is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal fluency in English is required.