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Job Description

Are you passionate about visuals, design and science? Would you like to take part in a dynamic team of experienced designers? Join the Visual and Design team in the Visual Impact and Exhibitions (VIE) section, the Education, Communications and Outreach (ECO) group in the Stakeholder Relations (SR) sector at CERN!

In addition to further expanding their Graphic Designer skills in an international research laboratory, the successful candidate will gain knowledge about high-energy physics, latest technology developments and international collaboration in a unique multicultural environment.

Your responsibilities:

• Provide design concepts and execute creative, high-quality designs from concept to delivery.
• Embody brand guidelines to create cohesive multi-channel visual assets across a multicultural, multitask environment.
• Design and prepare print assets for publications, brochures, posters, long form content and information design in general.
• Collaborate very closely with the ECO group on creating and defining branding guidelines for events and new projects.
• Contribute to projects and work with teams across the IR Sector and CERN.

Your profile

The experience listed below would be an advantage:

• A portfolio with specific examples of design work.
• Proven experience or knowledge of working with Adobe Creative Cloud, specifically Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop.
• Proficiency of working with PowerPoint and Word in a design environment.

Skills:

• Passion for graphic design & a strong interest in science.
• Desire to learn from experts and work in teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Creative and communication skills.
• Details for the required skills here.
• Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the other language.

Eligibility criteria:

• By the application deadline, you have a maximum of two years of professional experience since graduation in Graphic Design, Computing or related (or a related field) and your highest educational qualification is either a Bachelor's or Master's degree.
• You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.
• Applicants without University degree are not eligible.
• Applicants with a PhD are not eligible.

Global Benefits

• A monthly stipend between 5,266 - 5,793 Swiss Francs per month (tax free) depending on your degree.
• 30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks' annual closure.
• Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive health insurance scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
• Family, child and infant monthly allowances depending on your individual circumstances.
• A relocation package (installation grant and travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances.
• Possibility to extend your contract up to 36 months.
• On-the-job and formal training including language classes.

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