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Computer Graphics Designer - Chinese language

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Organ:
The General Secretariat directs all the administrative and financial aspects of the Union's activities, including the implementation of the provisions of the administrative regulations on operational questions, the dissemination of information on telecommunication matters for operational and other purposes, the provision of legal advice to the Bureaux of the Union and the departments of the General Secretariat, logistic support to the Union's activities including conferences, the coordination of the work of the Union with other international organizations, the dissemination of information to the Member States and Sector Members, press, corporate and individual users of telecommunications and the general public. The General Secretariat is also responsible for the organization of world telecommunication exhibitions and forums.
Organization Unit:
The Conferences and Publications Department is responsible for ensuring communication between people involved in ITU activities and for the dissemination of ITU products, through its conference services (conference organization and logistics), language services (translation and interpretation in the six official languages, précis-writing, terminology and reference services) and documentation and publications services (text capture and text processing, electronic document management, publication composition, reproduction and distribution of paper and physical electronic products, and sales and marketing).
Duties / Responsibilities
In the Conferences and Publications Department, under the general direction of the Head of the Publication Composition Service and direct supervision of the Computer Graphics Designer/Coordinator, the incumbent creates and carries out printing and presentation tasks with the aid of desktop publishing (DTP). With the graphic software tools in use at ITU (Adobe Creative Suite CS5), the incumbent performs the following tasks:
  • Using the available graphics tools, converts graphics into his/her working language, captures and corrects as necessary, proposes graphic solutions, checks his/her work for conformity (photos, graphics, text, colours) with the original version.
  • Handles the formatting and page layouts for publications, brochures, periodicals, etc., and any necessary modifications to or touching up of bitmap images, colour photos and vector graphics.
  • Finalizes files and produces versions in high definition (for internal or external printing) and low resolution (for web posting or copying to CD/DVD-ROM), according to the specified peripherals.
  • Assists in the implementation of graphics projects and creation of promotional materials (brochures, posters, folders, web material) and carries out any other graphics tasks with which he/she is entrusted.
  • Suggests visual and aesthetic improvements based on the specific features of his/her language.
  • Tests and evaluates IT equipment liable to meet the Union's DTP requirements (in Russian, Chinese or Arabic).
  • Maintains a common file dedicated to the follow-up of jobs and transfers the various job files to a part of the network set aside for the service.
  • Carries out any additional and related activities assigned by the supervisor to ensure successful accomplishment of the team's work.
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    Qualifications required
    Education:
    Complete secondary education with a diploma OR equivalent technical studies in a school of graphic arts with a diploma.
    Experience:
    At least 5 years of experience in the field of the post. (A maximum of three years of studies in the field of the post and in a recognized school may replace the required experience on the basis of one year of education for one year of experience.)
    Languages:
    Knowledge of Chinese at advanced level and knowledge of English or French at intermediate level. Knowledge of a third official language (Arabic, Spanish, Russian) would be an advantage.
    Competencies:
  • Excellent command of DTP tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat. Good command of graphics tools and associated technologies (scanner, color photocopier, rip); a knowledge of Flash would be an advantage.
  • Knowledge of printing techniques, typographic rules and the graphic chain; ability to process texts for the purpose of page layout or corrections.
  • An eye for detail and the ability to meet deadlines are essential qualities.
  • Ability to work as part of a team
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    Remuneration
    Annual Salary: (Net of Tax)
    74,093.- CHF - 99,863.- CHF without dependants
    Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for written test. Interviews may be used as a form of screening.
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