Graphic & Digital Designer Officer (BASED IN SPAIN OFFICE )

MAIN PURPOSE

Design and produce clear, accurate and impactful visual communication materials that translate complex humanitarian, medical and operational information into accessible content. Contribute to strengthening MSF-OCBA’s communication, fundraising and public engagement objectives while ensuring consistencywith organizational brand, quality and accessibility standards.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Graphic & Digital Designer develops visual assets for digital and print channels, supporting

communication, fundraising and advocacy initiatives across MSF-OCBA. The role combines graphic

design, information design and motion graphics to deliver audience-focused content that communicates

complex information effectively. Working closely with communications, fundraising and operational

stakeholders, the position ensures visual consistency, promotes accessibility and usability standards,

supports campaign development and contributes to strengthening internal design capabilities through

guidance, templates and knowledge sharing.

TASKS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design high-quality visual materials for print, digital, video and of offline materials for events and MSF-OCBA public actions (reports, brochures, flyers, posters, presentations, social media assets and exhibition materials), ensuring effective communication of humanitarian, medical and operational content.
• Translate complex medical, operational and contextual information, data and narratives into clear, engaging and accurate visual storytelling products for a range of audiences and channels, including infographics, diagrams, charts, tables, maps, motion graphics, short animations, memes and other visual assets in English and Spanish, to support organizational objectives.
• Develop creative ideas, concepts and visual approaches for campaigns, rapid-response communications and longer-term editorial projects, and audience-appropriate assets for communications and fundraising campaigns, operational communications initiatives and public engagement activities, adapting content across platforms, formats and language versions while preserving clarity and consistency, to maximize reach and impact.
• Apply MSF-OCBA visual identity, brand guidelines and accessibility standards consistently across all physical and digital materials, ensuring editorial quality, respect for the dignity of the people MSF assists, and copy and visuals that are legible, inclusive and effective for diverse audiences.
• Monitor graphic design, digital and social media trends and audience insights, and recommend improvements that keep MSF-OCBA’s visual communication fresh, relevant and effective across audiences, platforms and changing contexts, contributing to the evolution of brand guidelines and templates where appropriate.
• Manage multiple concurrent design requests, helping shape briefs and coordinating priorities, workloads, workflows, revisions and tight deadlines while responding to shifting organizational needs, to ensure timely delivery of outputs.
• Coordinate external designers, illustrators, animators and other freelance providers when required, managing workflow, quality and deadlines, ensuring adherence to briefs and providing technical guidance on the visual and animated content they produce.
• Strengthen internal design capacity by providing technical guidance, developing reusable templates and assets, and promoting good design practices across teams; advising Communications and Fundraising colleagues on graphic and motion design approaches, formats and best practices; and building an in-house design culture through reusable templates and assets.

ROLE´S SPECIFIC ELEMENTS

• Operates across multiple formats including print, digital, social media, video, motion graphics and presentation materials.
• Develops and maintains brand and visual identity guidelines, with strong skills in layout, typography, composition and production for print and digital.
• Supports both communications and fundraising functions.
• Acts as an internal reference point for graphic and digital design.
• Contributes to building organizational design capabilities through training, coaching and development of editable resources.
• Collaborates with stakeholders across departments, countries and time zones

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Information Design, Digital/Media Arts or a related discipline. · Equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in graphic and digital design. · Proven experience producing visual content across digital and print channels. · Experience working within established brand and visual identity frameworks. · Experience managing multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously. · Experience supporting communication, marketing and/or fundraising campaigns. · Demonstrated experience translating complex information into effective visual narratives.
• Desirable: Experience in non-profit, humanitarian, advocacy or media organizations. · Experience coordinating external designers, illustrators, animators or creative suppliers.
• English and Spanish are mandatory, other language is an asset

• Knowledge essentials: Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign). · Proficiency in After Effects and Premiere Pro. · Strong understanding of visual communication, information design and data visualization principles. · Knowledge of social media formats, digital communication channels and user-centred design methodologies. · Understanding of accessibility and usability standards for visual communication

CONDITIONS

• Position based in one of the following MSF-OCBA Spain: Barcelona, Bilbao, Sevilla or Madrid.
  • Final location will be subject to the employability of the preselected candidate (e.g., residency, work permit, etc.).
• For level HQ-3A positions and if the role is based in one of our offices in Spain, the salary will be at € 37346.54. If the role is finally located at one of the OCBA regional hubs, compensation will be subject to the local pay scale applicable to that hub.

• Full-time.
• Contract duration: permanent.
• Starting date: 11th january 2027.

HOW TO APPLY

• To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter

• Closing date: 23 november, 23:59 CET (Central European Time).

INFORMATION ABOUT RECRUITMENT PROCESS STEPS

• After the application deadline, the recruitment process usually takes between 6 and 8 weeks.
• All candidates will be informed once the process is closed. Due to the high number of applications, individual feedback cannot usually be provided.
• If you have not heard from us, it means the process is still ongoing and additional candidates may be contacted.
• A reference check will be requested in the final stages of the process. Candidates will be required to provide references from former employers using professional or corporate email addresses (personal email accounts such as Gmail, Yahoo, etc. will not be accepted).

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. MSF provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment and discrimination.