Graphic / Visual Illustration Consultant at TA Connect

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Engage the program team to understand the GANC concept, the content of the manual, picture cards, and other relevant materials.
• Collaborate with the program team to develop and align ideas and props for image illustration to be used in manuals and other publications.
• Translate complex medical/health-related concepts into visually compelling and easy-to-understand visuals.
• Use literary skills to develop appropriate characters, themes, and believable plots where applicable.
• Enhance existing digital images/illustrations, including the application of contrasts and gradients.
• Create high-quality digital illustrations using any of the industry-standard software such as Adobe Illustrator, Procreate, Photoshop, After Effects, Affinity Designers, etc.

Deliverables / Outputs

• High-quality portable network graphics, and/or scalable vector graphics files for the agreed illustrations as applicable.
• Please note that usage rights to these outputs will solely be that of Technical Advice Connect (TAConnect).

Duration & Duty Station:

• The period of the assignment will be 10 working days. The consultant will be free to work independently from any base location but will be required for physical interaction on a need-by-case basis.
• S/he will however be expected to provide his/her own work equipment and space except where otherwise stated.

Supervision:

• The consultant will work closely with the programs team, and be managed by the Technical Director & Program Manager, under the supervision of the Knowledge and Communication Specialist at TA Connect.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree / HND in Visual Communication, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Education, or a related field.
• 3+ years of professional experience in visual and graphic illustration for print media - particularly Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials e.g., graphic novels, comic books, and children's storybooks.
• Proven experience in creating graphics materials for public health-related projects that effectively convey complex health-related messages to a diverse audience will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in using industry-standard graphic illustration /design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects etc.), Affinity Designers and other relevant software tools is mandatory.
• Excellent understanding of visual communication principles, color theory and composition, contrast and gradients, typography, and layout design.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, including health professionals and program managers, to ensure the alignment of design materials with project objectives and messages.
• Ability to generate hand-drawn and digital pen illustration concepts quickly and precisely with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health and nutrition (RMNCAH+N) topics would be a plus.