British CouncilHiring for Graphic & Web Designer at Noida, Uttar Pradesh Full Time

Location: Noida, South Asia, IN

Company: British Council

The British Council builds connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and other countries through arts and culture, education and the English language.

We work in two ways – directly with individuals to transform their lives, and with governments and partners to make a bigger difference for the longer term, creating benefit for millions of people all over the world. We help young people to gain the skills, confidence and connections they are looking for to realise their potential and to participate in strong and inclusive communities. We support them to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications. Our work in arts and culture stimulates creative expression and exchange and nurtures creative enterprise. We connect the best of the UK with the world and the best of the world with the UK.

These connections lead to an understanding of each other’s strengths and of the challenges and values that we share. This builds trust between people in the UK and other nations which endures even when official relations may be strained. We work on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2019-20 we connected with 80 million people directly and with 791 million overall, including online and through our broadcasts and publications.

Job Title: Graphic and Web Designer

Purpose of job:
The incumbent’s goal would be to create a range of visuals for digital and print media that aligns with the organisation’s brand guidelines and image. The role would include adding visual impact to documents, presentations and marketing initiatives within the brand guidelines.

Proficient in designing print and digital catalogues, Creating Web Banners, Update Website, Create E-mailers and other Creatives needed for the web.

The ideal candidate should have an eye for clean and artful web design. They should also have superior user interface design skills.

Role context

This profile is a part of the SSC Corporate Communication function. This profile is responsible for the overall design, creative and Comms-owned Sharepoint support for SSC. The communication dept has responsibilities of internal communication, comms liaison with British Council’s Comms network, social media, intranet (Sharepoint) and physical comms (posters, leaflets, etc).

The design role is created to support the comms team in the organisation by making creative and visually appealing comms to have high impact towards the targeted audience.

It’s a self-run role requiring minimum supervision, therefore the design resource would be expected to be self-motivated to drive projects and innovate.

Opportunities are plenty for the incumbent to showcase their creativity and talent through visually appealing comms.

Hands-on experience on designing and executing all kinds of creative artwork with minimal supervision.

This team values individuals who can be creative within Brand guidelines in whichever package they work and who are looking for a professional environment where they know their contribution is valued.

Main opportunities/challenges for this role

Accountabilities, responsibilities and main duties:
Hands-on experience on designing and executing all kinds Brochures/Catalogue and Web creatives.

Update Websites, Create Emailers, and other Creatives needed for the web.

Should be able to work on designing software like Corel Draw, Photoshop etc.

(Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign required)

Creation of artwork to be used as a component piece in larger projects

(Illustrator and Photoshop required)

Creation of video and html animation

AfterEffects required, Edge Animate preferred)

Post production editing of Video and Audio assets and production of final rendered product

Creation of UI/UX iconography and component pieces, and management of group library

Creation of supporting elements for company tools used within Microsoft Office.

Ensure brand consistency throughout all collateral

Contribute to the ongoing management and evolution of all Group brands through the

Maintenance of brand and style guide material

Qualifications

Minimum university graduate in any discipline

Role specific knowledge and experience

Knowledge, experience and understanding of best practices in web and graphic design

Proficient in MS Office suite; Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign

Relevant design and creative experience – essential

Further Information

Pay Band – 5

Contract Type – Indefinite

Department/Country- General Management / India – Noida

Closing Date (Time) – 4th July 22 (IST -23:59)

A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world.

Equality , Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Statement

The British Council is committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion across everything we do. We support all staff to make sure their behaviour is consistent with this commitment. We want to address under representation and encourage applicants from under-represented groups, in particular, but not exclusively, on grounds of ethnicity and disability. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview and we have Disability Confident Employer Status. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.

The British Council is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults who we work with.

We believe that all children and adults everywhere in the world deserve to live in safe environments and have the right to be protected from all forms of abuse, maltreatment and exploitation as set out in article 19, UNCRC (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child) 1989.

Appointment to positions where there is direct involvement with vulnerable groups will be dependent on thorough checks being completed; these will include qualification checks, reference checks, identity & criminal record checks in line with legal requirements and with the British Council’s Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.

If you have any problems with your application please email askhr@britishcouncil.org

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