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Junior Graphic Designer

UN-HabitatBrazilRemote
Category | Grade:Professional | LICA-1Deadline:14 Aug 2026 (4 days left)Job ID:282528Posted on:6 Aug 2026 (4 days ago)
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Job Description

Design and typeset an 11-chapter institutional publication for UN-Habitat’s São Paulo sanitation project, maintaining a coherent visual system, producing supporting graphics and delivering editable, print-ready and digital-ready files after technical review.

Key Details

Department

Brazil Office

Position details

Experience level

Early

Minimum experience

3 years

Category

Professional

Grade

LICA-1

Employment type

Consultancy

Arrangement

Remote

Contract duration

Two months

Language Requirements

Required

Portuguese

Summary of Responsibilities

  • Develop the layout and typesetting for an 11-chapter institutional report
  • Apply the established visual language and UN-Habitat branding guidelines
  • Create a reusable layout framework for consistent chapter production
  • Organise text, images, charts, tables, maps and other visual elements
  • Develop infographics, diagrams, icons and supporting graphics where needed
  • Incorporate revisions requested during technical review and approval
  • Deliver editable source files and print-ready and digital-ready outputs

Role Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, communications, journalism, public relations or a related field, or three additional years of relevant experience beyond the experience requirement
  • At least three years of progressively responsible graphic-design experience in Brazil
  • Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop and Canva
  • Computer skills in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams and Google Workspace
  • Fluency in Portuguese

Desired Criteria

  • Graphic-design experience in development or non-profit projects
  • Familiarity with urban issues and global urban agendas
  • Previous experience in the United Nations system or another international agency

Skills to Have

Tools Knowledge

Additional info

  • Home-based local appointment open to Brazilian nationals or candidates holding permanent residence in Brazil
  • BSAFE accreditation is required during the first month
  • Applications must be complete and submitted in English

Source & verification

IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from UN-Habitat Careers, on 6 Aug 2026.