Job Title

Position Title: Communication Designer Location: DelhiExperience: 4-6 yearsDate of Joining: ImmediatelyEducational Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Visual Communication, Communications Design, Media Arts, Media and Communication, Game Design, Interaction Design, Social Design, or a related field.About Vihara Innovation NetworkVihara is a social impact-oriented organization dedicated to delivering transformative change in Global Health. Over the last two decades, we have tackled critical challenges in public health, including COVID-19 vaccination, routine immunization, gender equity, family planning, and maternal and child health. Leveraging a transdisciplinary approach that combines Human-Centered Design, Systems Thinking, Ethnographic Research, and Behavioral Science, we create impactful social innovations.Our diverse team of passionate individuals from various backgrounds is committed to co-creating meaningful social change. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who thrive in collaborative environments and are driven to deliver impactful outcomes.Vihara is leading innovative projects focused on youth empowerment and family planning, designing engaging interventions that drive meaningful impact.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport Intervention Tool and Game Development: Leading the effort on creating participatory tools, gamified interventions, and visual aids to engage the target stakeholders in the designed solution. Visual Composition and Infographics: Create compelling visuals, infographics, and videos for module creation, ensuring content is engaging and easy to understand.Module and Training Material Creation: Design educational modules, training decks, and communication aids for target group, facilitators and community members respectively, to support program delivery and stakeholder engagement. Ensure that all design research processes are adaptable and culturally sensitive to diverse rural and urban settings.Iteratively prototype and test tools on the field, and adapt them based on research findings and participant feedback to create the final suite of solutions for implementation. Create Project Communication Materials: Creatively package insights and  learnings into visually rich innovation narratives for different stakeholders that clearly illustrate program narratives and strategies; aid the project manager and team in preparing client reports and other deliverables.Document Project Processes: Assist in documenting project processes and capturing pivotal design decisions and turning points.Maintain Communication Archives: Assist in maintaining a robust archive of all project communication materials, complete with introductory blurbs, out-briefs, project documentation, and imagery.Cross-Functional Support: Provide design expertise to support other organizational projects as needed, enhancing overall communication and engagement efforts.Required Skills & Experience4-6 years of experience  in Visual Semantics and Visual Design, with a strong emphasis on information design, communication, and social design.  Aptitude for visual storytelling and narrative construction, with prior experience or coursework in strategic communications or design research projects. Related work done for youth and adolescent programs is  preferred.Strong skills in digital design tools and platforms like Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator, and Collaborative platforms like Figma, and Google Suite. Proven ability to create participatory tools and interactive content for community engagement and empowerment. Experience in rapid prototyping and iterative testing on the field with users, adapting designs based on participant feedback.Understanding of mental health issues, particularly among vulnerable youth. Additionally, familiarity with family planning methods is a plus.Experience working in diverse rural and urban low-income settings, with the ability to adapt content and methods to local contexts.Knowledge of gamification and other interactive design techniques for youth engagement.Strong written and verbal communication skills to clearly present research findings, insights, and recommendations to diverse audiences.Ability to synthesize complex qualitative data and translate it into actionable design directions.Passion for social change, empowerment, and the well-being of marginalized communities.Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.Effective planning and organizational skills to manage tasks and meet deadlines.How to applyTo apply for this job, please write a succinct email describing your interest in this position, and attach a writing sample, your up to date CV and a portfolio. Please highlight experiences that are relevant to the description mentioned above.  Send it to