Deadline Date: 17-AUG-2022
Requirement Title: Graphic Production Specialist
Location: The Hague, NL
Full time on-site: Yes
NATO Grade: A/46
Total Scope of the request (hours): 760
Required Start Date: 19-SEP-2022
End Contract Date: 31-DEC-2022
Required Security Clearance: NATO Secret
Duties and Role
Under the direction of the section lead (design) but largely on own initiative, the incumbent will perform duties which include:
- Create and assist in the production of graphic materials (digital and print) based on templates and the brand guide It will be your responsibility to prepare these materials for publication/production. Materials include (but are not limited to): brochures, magazines, posters, reports, branded items, digital advertising, email campaigns, social media products and presentations;
- Operate special printing and copy systems;
- Perform a variety of finishing activities, such as cutting, binding, and laminating;
- Prepare for print of media materials including (but not limited to) reports, flyers, posters, business cards, badges, table cards, signs and certificates;
- Monitor and safeguard the proper use of the Agency's brand and visual identity;
- Stay abreast of all professional software and hardware developments, and industry developments in the area of responsibility;
- Coordinate and liaise with the wider Creative Media team to ensure that the customer's requirements are met, and to request support from team members when specific expertise is needed;
- Assignments include: duties to back-up similar functions for other NCI Agency locations;
Requirements
We are looking for the candidate who holds vocational or academic training in a relevant area of design (graphic design/graphic production) or equivalent combination of qualifications and experience. You will be required to demonstrate:
- NATO Secret Security Clearance
- Minimum of three years of experience in relevant area; Excellent knowledge of the latest version of Adobe Creative Suite design tools namely InDesign CC Photoshop CC, Illustrator CC, Acrobat CC;
- Experience collaborating closely with design, print production or brand teams on day-to-day graphic production;
- Experience working with briefings and following procedures;
- Knowledge of multiple relevant areas (graphic design, DTP, digital printing, document workflows and finishing processes);
- Ability to work within brand guidelines;
- Ability to work with both PC and MAC;
- Working knowledge on Microsoft Office applications;
- Demonstrated attention to detail and methodical approach to work;
- Language skills: Selected Candidate should have an advanced level of English (B2 or higher).