CIMMYT is a cutting-edge, non-profit, international organization dedicated to solving tomorrow’s problems today. It is entrusted with fostering improved quantity, quality, and dependability of production systems and basic cereals such as maize, wheat, triticale, sorghum, millets, and associated crops through applied agricultural science, particularly in the Global South, through building strong partnerships. This combination enhances the livelihood trajectories and resilience of millions of resource-poor farmers, while working towards a more productive, inclusive, and resilient agrifood system within planetary boundaries. CIMMYT is a core CGIAR Research Center, a global research partnership for a food-secure future, dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources.
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CIMMYT is looking for an outstanding, self-motivated, and result-oriented professional for the position of Graphic Designer, to execute the creative concepting and design of assigned projects, such as publications, presentations, posters, banners, brochures, and other materials, print and electronic, with creativity and accepted modern style while adhering to the established quality and production guidelines.
The location of this position will be at CIMMYT's headquarters in Texcoco, Mexico.
Specific duties:
Strategy
- Execute operational plan aligned with CIMMYT’s mission, vision, and strategic goals to build reputation and maximize the policy and development impact of its research across the main target regions Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
- Maintain brand guide updated for internal guidance related to branding.
- Stay up to date with multimedia trends, techniques, and technologies to continuously improve the quality and impact of CIMMYT's visual content.
- Research and analyze design software to match artwork to appropriate programs, creating greater efficiency in the execution of the assigned projects.
Creative Hub
- Design and lead the production process of printed and electronic publications, including creating graphic content for digital/web-based products and graphic content for videos or other multimedia products, artwork for annual reports, brochures, posters, displays, folders, flyers, certificates, brochures, invitations, and other printed material as needed.
- Design PowerPoint, Presi or other presentations for scientists, applying pre-determined brand standards.
- Create graphic design materials to support execution of internal and external events as needed.
- Create/recreate illustrations such as photo illustrations, charts, graphs, maps and drawings for publications and scientific articles to be published.
Media Relations
- Support Media Relations activities with graphic design materials as needed.
Social & Digital Communications
- Produce graphic design materials for Social & Digital strategies/campaigns as needed.
- Participate in the design of web pages and create images, animations, and special effects for various websites.
Internal Communications
- Design new, innovative graphics and creative proposals for the various CIMMYT websites and pages of Inside CIMMYT.
- Produce graphic design materials for Internal Communications strategies/campaigns as needed.
Executive Communications
- Produce graphic design materials for Executive Communications strategies/campaigns as needed.
Regional Communications
- Support Regional Communications Staff to produce graphic design material for CIMMYT's events or meetings in the regions.
Administration
- Negotiate printer prices, prepare internal quotes for printing, and verify that the printing equipment is the right choice for the project. Ensure that vendor purchase orders are processed quickly and correctly.
- Execute an individual annual plan to ensure objectives and targets are accomplished, managing multiple multimedia projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and meeting stakeholder expectations.
- Manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines. This includes developing and executing design projects from planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
- Adhere to CIMMYT’s stated values and behaviors to promote CIMMYT’s culture within Comms department.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, communication design, or a related field.
- 4 or 5 years of experience in graphic design.
- Strong portfolio of design work (critical for assessment).
- Use of design software (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva Pro, etc.).
- Proficiency in digital content management systems, social media platforms, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Previous work with global clients will be a plus.
- Experience in nonprofit or international development contexts can be a plus.
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities to manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines effectively.
- Exceptional written and verbal English skills, with the ability to understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics. Interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interactions with native speakers. Produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue (B2).
- The selected candidate should exhibit the following competencies: Client Orientation, Critical and Creative Thinking, Teamwork, and Communication.
Benefits
CIMMYT offers an attractive remuneration package and support for continuous professional development. In addition to the provisions of the Mexican Labor Law our package of benefits includes year-end bonus (40 days), vacation premium (56%), life and medical insurance, supermarket coupons, savings fund, social Mexican benefits (IMSS, SAR / Infonavit).
Candidates must apply online for M25248_Graphic Designer.
Applications must include a CV with contact details (telephone and email address) of 3 work-related references along with the confirmation that Recruitment can contact them) and a cover letter. Incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
This position will remain open until filled.
CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity. Women are encouraged to apply.
