Position overview:

• ADA University is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Design Specialist to join our Creative Services team. The role involves designing high-quality visual content for both print and digital platforms — including exhibitions, publications, websites, and social media — that supports the University’s branding, communications, and academic initiatives.
• As part of a collaborative team, you will work closely with faculty, staff, and external vendors to deliver timely, creative, and brand-consistent solutions. From concept development to final production, you will play a key role in shaping the University’s visual identity and ensuring its strong presence across all media.
• This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated design professional who thrives under tight deadlines, enjoys combining creativity with technical expertise, and is eager to contribute to impactful visual communication in a dynamic academic environment.

Responsibilities & Duties:

Design & Production

• Develop creative concepts and produce layouts, graphics, and visuals for print and digital platforms, including books, reports, posters, signage, and exhibitions.
• Prepare final artwork for print and digital output, ensuring accuracy in color, formatting, and technical specifications.
• Create and adapt visuals for trilingual projects (English, Azerbaijani, and Russian).
• Design interactive and web-based content, ensuring modern usability and accessibility standards.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with faculty, staff, and contributing authors to produce visually engaging publications and presentations;
• Collaborate with photographers, programmers, developers, and other creative professionals to deliver high-quality outcomes;
• Provide guidance and support to colleagues on design best practices and brand guidelines.

Technical & Vendor Management

• Coordinate with printers, publishers, and other vendors, preparing specifications and obtaining estimates for production;
• Manage copyright, reprint, and permissions processes as needed;
• Ensure deadlines are met while maintaining high creative and technical standards.

Innovation & Development

• Stay up to date with emerging design technologies, tools, and trends (Adobe Creative Cloud, digital media, social platforms);
• Explore and integrate new techniques, including motion graphics and interactive design, to strengthen ADA University’s visual identity;
• Contribute to a culture of creativity, problem-solving, and continuous improvement within the Creative Services team.

Qualifications: 

• University Degree or a related field of study;
• 3–5 years of professional experience in print and digital design;
• Excellent proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom; familiarity with After Effects or XD is an advantage);
• Strong knowledge of printing, publishing, and digital production processes;
• Ability to design for trilingual projects (English, Azerbaijani, Russian);
• Experience in creating content for social media and digital campaigns;
• Strong attention to detail with proven proofreading and quality-control skills;
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines, both independently and in a team environment;
• Professional online portfolio showcasing a range of design work is required.

Note: To help us better understand your style and experience, please ensure your application includes an online Portfolio. Applications without portfolios will not be considered.

Interested candidates can apply by clicking the link provided in the "Apply" button.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further recruitment processes.