Description
Selection reference: OP/TA/COM/2023/213
Function Group: Assistant
Grade: AST
Job title: Graphic Designer
Job N°: 415671
Where: Unit OP.B.2.001 – “Graphic Design and Prepress”, Luxembourg
Publication deadline: 24/03/2023
We are
The Publications Office of the European Union is the official provider of publishing services to all EU institutions, bodies and agencies. It is the central point of access to legal and general publications, open data, research results, procurement notices and other official information. The Publications Office plays a central role in disseminating information to the public regarding EU policies and practices and in unlocking the power of data. Its mission is to support EU policies as a recognised centre of competence for information, data and knowledge management. In addition, it ensures that this broad range of information is available to the public as accessible and reusable data, thereby facilitating transparency, economic activity and the diffusion of knowledge.
The Publications Office publishes in all EU official languages and continuously adapts its services to a rapidly evolving technological environment (e.g. data services, cloud computing, machine learning and artificial intelligence).
Unit Description
The unit "Multimedia and Publications" (OP.B.2) produces digital and print publications and products such as videos, podcasts, audiobooks, data visualisations and mobile apps. We serve the communication efforts of ca 140 clients from all EU institutions, agencies and bodies, who want to reach out either to the general public or to specialized audiences. The graphic designers of the unit work in direct contact with the clients. We are looking for a graphic designer to be part of the team.
We propose
A varied and stimulating professional opportunity in a motivated and friendly team of five graphic designers. You will work on all types of graphic design assignments for publications, including infographics, logos, visual identities and illustrations. You will be responsible for the creative aspects of your assignments and, in agreement with the client, will accomplish the complete design process starting from the brief to the visual identity toolkit. You will be able to work independently in a collaborative and supportive environment. You will also work closely in cooperation with the prepress team and with the production coordinators of the unit, advising them on the design aspects. We would like to expand our service offer from traditional design towards illustration, animation and web-design, so would welcome skills in these areas.
We look for
It is essential that you are:
- A professional graphic designer with studies in this area; you already have an existing portfolio of works that you can share with us.
- A colleague who is able to channel their creativity into working together with the client for solutions that satisfy the client’s needs. You have listening skills, openness to other people’s ideas and a strong sense of responsibility.
- A friendly colleague who can pursue their projects autonomously but is happy to help, share ideas and collaborate with others.
- Well-organised and that you have a flexible mindset but a rigorous respect of deadlines.
- Service-minded.
- Able to communicate clearly and in a structured manner orally and in writing.
- Able to negotiate planning and deadlines.
- Experienced in working with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Animate.
Having experience with MS Office software is desired, and experience with Figma would be an asset.
Accessibility is an important area for us, so experience in this domain would be an asset.
Working languages are English and French. Oral and written command of English is essential. Knowledge of French brings added value.
How to apply?
Interested candidates should send their CV and motivation letter in a single PDF document by the publication deadline to the following email address: HR-LUX-TA-VACANCIES
ec [dot] europa [dot] eu (HR-LUX-TA-VACANCIES[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu) indicating the selection reference OP/TA/COM/2023/213 in the subject.
No applications will be accepted after the publication deadline.
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