Phillip Baraka Amunga

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Publishing Unit and the guidance of the Division Director and the Deputy Director, the incumbent will be responsible for following tasks:

Establish illustrative requirements to meet communications objectives; Prepare submission schedules for various communications products e.g. periodicals, posters, newsletters, brochures and other material;

Conceptualize ideas, concepts and designs and coordinate the creation of multifaceted communication for materials in print, and other mediums for a variety of informational, branding, and promotional projects;

Independently undertake design assignments, including high priority requests, for a variety of UN-sponsored activities (e.g. major conferences, events, campaigns, etc.);

In consultation with relevant staff and units assist in planning the design, layout and production; assist in providing technical support for the design and layout of individual pages of various communications products using relevant desktop publishing tools;

Assist in the layout and preparation of information materials, including production of electronically published products in consultation with unit heads and other relevant staff;

Design templates for new publications and products in line with graphic guidelines and in close cooperation with the author/project manager;

Archive and update UNEP photographs and ensure credited stored;

Perform other related work as required.

Originate design layout.

Create customized templates to serve as guidelines for future projects.

Use graphic design software applications to produce printed/digital communications including collateral materials and multimedia solutions.

Support business initiatives (plain language, standardization, going paperless, etc.), and process improvement opportunities.

Maintain consistency across all projects and platforms, following brand guidelines, font and colour direction.

Plan, design and produce a wide range of specialized graphic and/or illustrative materials as appropriate – branding, exhibits, brochures, posters, websites, interactive applications, and publications.

Research, conceptualize, create mock-ups & presentation of ideas through to the finished artworks, to send to print and publish online/digitally.

Work on cross-functional teams to plan, prioritize, and deliver a cohesive user experience through innovative and interactive visual design support.

Leverage modern web technologies to define innovative user interfaces and interaction models that result in improved user productivity and operational efficiency.

Collaborate with fellow User Experienced Design team members to develop User Interface common components and design patterns for next generation software applications.

Work within UNEP’s brand guidelines to provide both high level creative and strategic thinking through design and art direction for a variety of campaigns and exhibition projects, for print and digital platforms.

Design and produce for internal and external media, including but not limited to outdoor media, point-of-sale merchandising and collateral, grand opening promotions, exhibit booth designs, web pages and banner.

Work closely with key stakeholders/management to ascertain needs, communicate design strategy/ rationale and specifications to projects.

Plan production schedules for the various steps in the design process.

Identify and coordinate with vendors for printing and production.

Provide technical advice/guidance, and serve as liaison with production personnel.

Participate in production and/or communication planning group sessions and meetings.

Coordinate graphics or photographic library; maintain digital records and archive of projects.

Produce aspirational mock-ups, functional wireframes, screen layouts, color palettes, typography, user interface elements (iconography, gestures, behaviours, transitions, animations) and final asset production.

Plan, design and produce a wide range of specialized graphic and/or illustrative materials as appropriate – branding, exhibits, brochures, posters, websites, interactive applications, publication et al.

Research, conceptualize, create mock-ups & presentation of ideas through to the finished artworks, to send to print and publish online/digitally.

Work on cross-functional teams to plan, prioritize, and deliver a cohesive user experience through innovative and interactive visual design support. 13. Participate and engage in design reviews and critiques. Provide input for product documentation related to styling, theming and branding.

Developing designs from conceptual mockups to finalized experiences ready for deployment on different media.

Utilizing different software and operating systems to create designs that represent UNEP’s corporate communication/interaction best practices.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to continuously give recommendations to improve and enhance usability.

Providing conceptual direction and execution for various marketing initiatives.

Exhibits stylistic breadth, attention to detail, and balances beauty, innovation and usability

Support and uphold Sarakasi’s branding standards on all collateral, advertising, multimedia, tradeshow materials, web projects and other marketing/print jobs.

Ensuring that design solutions are appropriate for targeted audiences by meeting project-specific criteria including content and budget parameters, reflects best practices for efficiency and timeliness, and reinforces the Sarakasi’s brand identity.

Working with a variety of vendors, including printers, agencies, promotional material suppliers and freelancers.

Keeping abreast of advances in design trends, software, typography, color, photography and print production.

Take broad, conceptual ideas and collaboratively turn them into into high-level visuals.

Develop consistent creative ideas and solutions to meet Sarakasi’s needs.

Create customized templates to serve as guidelines for future projects.

Use graphic design software applications to produce printed/digital communications including collateral materials and multimedia solutions.

Support business initiatives (plain language, standardization, going paperless, etc.), and process improvement opportunities.

Maintain consistency across all projects and platforms, following brand guidelines, font and color direction

Help to create and maintain library of all in-store signage and marketing

Assist in design of in-store promotional signage, direct mail and print collateral

Manage existing design files and work within the guidelines of the Sarakasi brand to develop new concept(s).

Produce print-ready artwork in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where both speed and accuracy are required.

Responsible for accuracy and proofing of all materials produced, ensuring that all projects follow the required traffic/proofreading workflow.

Support the implementation and maintenance of a job archiving/backup/organization system in cooperation with the traffic coordinator.

Met with clients to establish a vision for a product or design.

Used computer software to create electronic versions of designs.

Electronically built, created and assembled various print projects in accordance with agency and client specifications This includes, but not limited to data entry and type setting, simple art creation and modification.

Designed logos for products and businesses.

Developed signs and environmental graphics.

Created promotional displays, packaging, and marketing brochures.

Developed the layout and production design of magazines, newspapers, journals, corporate reports, and other publications.

Met with art directors to collaborate on design.

Submitted rough drafts to client for approval.

Worked closely with the Editors and Art Director in the production of editorial stories and features in the publications

Work with the Art Director in the artistic development of all phases of the publication- editorial and any advertisements as requested by the client

Create layout comps, rough and presentation material as requested

Strategized, designed, and produced high-end results.

Used my knowledge of printing, prepress, digital output, to preflight and package files, with Prinergy or prepress troubleshooting softwares.

Perform other responsibilities, as they are developed/defined.

Presented and explained creative concepts both internally and to clients, as required. Created multiple design solutions for a given brief and recommend surprising solutions.

Aided various business unit design directors, art directors or designers to implement a visual concept through to final production ready file. Created design extensions for a campaign when requested.

Designed and execute visual identities, ads, online campaigns, brochures, point of purchase, direct mail, leave behinds, kits, logos, style guidelines and graphics.

Used typography skills: coming up with an appropriate type solution, designing type layout, fitting body copy and strong kerning skills.

Designed presentation materials for presenting creative solutions to client, high-level client presentations, new business pitches and top level communications.

Followed directions and ability to listen and receive constructive feedback.

Searched for Images: ability to find images for comps as communicated by an art director.

Scanning, digital photography and image manipulation for comp work, new business pitches or for other needs.

Worked with the team to maintain inventory of photo assets. Organizing and executing photo shoots on house locations.

Communicating regularly with other departments on the status of photography projects.

Hand skills: trimming and mounting, sketching and drawing.

Prepared final digital files to be sent to printer, publications and online. Organized and archive files per Brandsavvy standards.

Used experience, resources and other departments within the agency to find solutions to solve problems.

Worked independently to see projects through.

Accountable for staying within production budgets for time and materials provided by the project manager and design manager.

Regular attendance, teamwork, initiative, dependability and promptness required.

Prepare work to be accomplished by gathering information and materials.

Plan concept by studying information and materials.

Illustrate concept by designing rough layout of art and copy regarding arrangement, size, type size and style, and related aesthetic concepts.

Obtain approval of concept by submitting rough layout for approval.

Prepare finished copy and art by operating typesetting, printing, and similar equipment; purchasing from vendors.

Prepare final layout by marking and pasting up finished copy and art.

Ensure operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment.

Complete projects by coordinating with outside agencies, art services, printers, etc.

Maintain technical knowledge by attending design workshops; reviewing professional publications; participating in professional societies.

Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Lead the creative process from onset to launch developing innovative and culturally relevant creative from scratch.

Collaborate directly with the Marketing and Operations teams to develop the design vision, direction and execution.

Participate in the creation of marketing campaigns and activations.

Responsible for accomplishing and maintaining the quality of design throughout the process of the designs.

Participate constructively in inter-department and cross-service line communications

Utilize exceptional design skills and demonstrate innovation in creating original concepts and designs.

Communicate and present design concepts and materials that effectively communicate creative concepts and a vision for how a project will progress from start to finish.

Stay connected to other Brand Design, Communication and Marketing groups to maintain a working knowledge of Brand priorities and market presence.

Maintain and evolve a constant awareness of the Brand’s consumer targets and apply that knowledge to relevant design solutions.

Facilitated great design results by cultivating and maintaining positive client and team relationships.

Performed as point of contact on projects for clients, vendors, and teams

Managed multidisciplinary project team workload for multiple projects

Created and manage project scopes, budgets and work-plans

Managed project financial performance

Assisted in the development of proposals and collaborate in the strategic development of new business

Interacted with internal team members, project managers from other areas, representatives from accounting and external vendors

Managed coordination between studios

Managed project staffing/hours

Did whatever it took to be professionally excellent.