Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer (Volunteer Position): This is a part-time remote opportunity. We are looking for a volunteer, who strives to make a difference and contribute to making the world a better place.

About Solution Foundation:

The Solution Foundation is an international company based in the US that is developing a new innovative social network of help. Currently, Solution has volunteers in 30 countries: USA, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, South Africa, Nigeria, Cameroon, Kenya, Rwanda, Egypt, UAE, Qatar, United Kingdom, Portugal, Germany, France, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Sweden, Denmark, Turkey, Iran, Iraq, India, Pakistan, Kuwait, Georgia and even Australia.

We look forward to advancing global solutions capable of solving the most persistent global challenges. We are developing a social platform where people, groups, communities, institutions, non-profit/non-governmental organizations, and businesses can engage and collaborate to solve societal and personal issues related to healthcare, education, climate change, discrimination, work, business, etc.

Our Mission:

The Solution Foundation exists for a better world. We strive to improve the lives of billions of people by providing an innovative social network that connects, solves issues quickly, and drives positive growth for now and for future generations. We help anybody who is also on a mission to better the world.

Our Vision:

We want to make the world a better place for everyone. We support people worldwide to unify their forces to resolve global and local issues that people, groups, communities, institutions, non-profit and non-governmental organizations, and businesses face every day. You can learn more about us by visiting our Website or LinkedIn page.

The Role:

At Solution, we see graphic design as a critical role to help us tell stories that engage, inform, and inspire the world toward positive change. We are looking for highly creative graphic designers to join our global marketing team, who can translate conceptual ideas into strong visual representations to help drive our content strategy across digital and social platforms. Our ideal candidate is a creative visionary with expert knowledge of current design software and skilled with every step of the design process from concept to publishing. Collaborating with multiple teams at our company, our graphic designers should be able to take direction from written or spoken ideas and convert them into a design that connects. The successful candidate will have a thorough understanding of branding, marketing and digital media, with the ability to vary style and work across different mediums depending on the project. If you are passionate about creativity and design and their part in helping drive positive change in the world, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Work on a wide range of projects and media, using various computer software to visualize and develop innovative graphic designs that meet business goals
• Obtain input from management, ensuring designs meet organizational standards and brand expectations, express ideas accurately, and represent the company appropriately
• Work independently and cooperatively on multiple projects with marketing team, meeting deadlines and budget constraints, and scheduling project implementation based on workload, which may include five or more simultaneous projects
• Examine existing processes, identifying flaws and creating solutions to improve design capabilities
• Update and maintain internal databases of designs, photography, and video
• Collaborate, brainstorm, and strategize with multiple teams or clients for a wide range of materials that may include web pages, presentations, programming collateral, signage, internal communication, newsletters, and marketing materials
• Translate strategic direction into high-quality design within an established brand identity
• Develop concepts by hand or with software, and execute original content determining ideal usage of color, text, font style, imagery, and layout
• Manage the design and uploading process of all project material, understanding best practices for using a content management system
• Use trend intelligence and an understanding of the current and historical business and market to design and execute specific classifications

Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in graphic design, art, or similar discipline
• Exceptional creativity and innovative design skills
• Proven professional experience with the Adobe creative suite, including Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, etc.
• Experience with graphic design, with a strong portfolio of work
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Organizational and time-management skills for meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Recommended Profile:

• 1+ years in professional graphic design, preferably with a creative or marketing agency
• Working knowledge of CSS3, HTML5, and JavaScript
• Knowledge of WordPress and content management systems a plus
• Photography & video experience and proficiency with editing software