International Centre for DPI Innovation and Advancement (ICDIA)

Department: Capacity Building & Knowledge Management

Position Title: Consultant Graphic Designer

Number of Positions: 1

1. Role Overview The Consultant – Graphic Designer will be responsible for conceptualizing, designing, and delivering high-quality visual communication and creative assets across digital and print platforms. The role will translate ICDIA’s strategic objectives, programmes, initiatives, and complex DPI-related themes into clear, engaging, impactful, and visually compelling communication materials.

The incumbent will work closely with internal teams and stakeholders to develop creative concepts, brand assets, presentations, publications, digital content, event collateral, infographics, websites, and other communication materials. The role requires solid creative thinking, visual storytelling, attention to detail, brand awareness, and the ability to manage multiple design assignments within defined timelines and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

2. Key Responsibilities

2.1 Visual Concept Development

- Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to understand project requirements, objectives, target audience, and communication needs.
- Develop original and innovative creative concepts that effectively communicate key messages through compelling visual elements.
- Translate ideas, briefs, and complex information into simple, engaging, and visually effective communication formats.
- Contribute creative ideas during brainstorming sessions and support the development of visual communication strategies.

2.2 Graphic Design & Visual Communication

- Design high-quality creative assets including brochures, reports, presentations, advertisements, infographics, social media creatives, event collaterals, publications, banners, posters, and other visual materials.
- Develop layouts, illustrations, typography, icons, and other design elements aligned with the intended communication objective.
- Create visually engaging designs for both digital and print platforms.
- Support the development and enhancement of visual assets for websites, digital campaigns, knowledge products, and institutional communications.

2.3 Design Tools & Software Proficiency

- Effectively use industry-standard design tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Figma, Sketch, and other relevant design applications.
- Create, edit, and refine high-quality visual assets in accordance with project requirements.




- Stay updated with emerging design tools, technologies, and creative trends to enhance the quality and efficiency of design outputs.

2.4 Brand Consistency & Visual Identity

- Ensure all creative outputs are aligned with ICDIA’s brand guidelines, visual identity, tone, and communication standards.
- Maintain consistency in typography, colour palettes, layouts, imagery, and other visual elements across communication materials.
- Support the development and maintenance of templates, design assets, and visual guidelines wherever required.

2.5 Stakeholder Feedback & Design Revisions

- Understand and incorporate feedback from internal stakeholders and revise designs as required.
- Present creative concepts and design recommendations clearly and effectively to both design and non-design stakeholders.
- Ensure final outputs accurately reflect the agreed requirements while maintaining professional design standards.

2.6 Print & Digital Media Production

- Prepare final artwork and production-ready files for print and digital applications.
- Ensure appropriate resolution, dimensions, file formats, colour accuracy, and overall quality of final designs.
- Coordinate, wherever required, with printing and production vendors to ensure adherence to technical specifications and quality standards.
- Demonstrate an understanding of printing techniques, production specifications, and digital publishing requirements.

2.7 Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Work closely with teams across communications, capacity building, knowledge management, technology, UI/UX, programmes, and other functions to understand and fulfil design requirements.
- Collaborate on institutional campaigns, knowledge products, events, digital initiatives, and other strategic communication activities.
- Contribute creative inputs to ensure visual communication is aligned with broader programme and organizational objectives.

2.8 Project Management & Timely Delivery

- Manage multiple design assignments simultaneously while maintaining quality and consistency.




- Prioritize tasks effectively and deliver creative outputs within agreed timelines.
- Maintain organized design files, source files, templates, and creative assets for future use.
- Ensure accuracy, attention to detail, and quality assurance before final delivery.

3. Educational Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Visual Communication, Fine Arts, Communication Design, or a related discipline from a recognized institution.
- A relevant postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage.
- A strong and relevant design portfolio demonstrating creativity, visual communication skills, and quality of execution is essential.

4. Experience Required

- 5-8 years of relevant professional experience in graphic design, visual communication, branding, digital design, web design, or UI/UX design.
- Demonstrated experience in developing creative assets for digital and print media.
- Hands-on experience with industry-standard design software and tools.
- Experience in branding, corporate/institutional communication, publications, presentations, social media creatives, and digital campaigns will be an advantage.
- Knowledge of motion graphics, video editing, animation, or 3D design will be an added advantage.

5. Preferred Certifications The following certifications will be considered an advantage:

- Adobe Certified Professional in Photoshop, Illustrator, or InDesign.
- Certification in Graphic Design / Visual Communication / Digital Design.
- Certification in UI/UX Design or Figma.
- Certification in Motion Graphics, Animation, or Video Editing.
- Other relevant industry-recognized certifications in creative design and digital media.

6. Preferred / Relevant Exposure

- Experience in corporate, institutional, public-sector, development-sector, or consulting environments.
- Exposure to designing communication materials for large-scale programmes, campaigns, events, or knowledge initiatives.
- Experience in developing reports, publications, presentations, infographics, dashboards, social media creatives, and digital campaigns.
- Exposure to Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), digital governance, technology, public policy, or development-sector initiatives will be an added advantage.
- Experience working with multiple stakeholders and managing concurrent design requirements.

7. Age Criteria: 25+ years 8. Compensation (CTC)

- Final CTC will be determined based on experience, expertise, role suitability, and applicable organizational policies.

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