Position Title: Graphic Designer
Project: “VISIBLE & TRUE: Promoting dignity, accurate information, and inclusion for LGBTIQ+ persons in Albania”.
Duration: February 2026 – August 2026
Location: Remote / Albania
Start Date: March 2026
Reports to: Project Coordinator
2. Project Background
This activity is implemented within the framework of the project “VISIBLE & TRUE: Promoting dignity, accurate information, and inclusion for LGBTIQ+ persons in Albania”. Co-funded by the EU, this initiative is part of the project “Proud to have Rights”, and will be carried out by Streha Center. It aims to counter misinformation, anti-gender narratives, and online hate speech that targets the LGBTIQ+ community in Albania, through a structured, behavior-change-based digital campaign. The project will focus on increasing public understanding, strengthening positive social norms, and promoting inclusive attitudes, especially in digital spaces where harmful narratives are widely disseminated. It responds to these narratives by implementing a phased communication approach combining storytelling based on experiences, and messages based on values, dignity and allyship promotion.
Within this framework, the Graphic Designer will contribute in developing visually engaging and accessible content for the digital campaign, supporting the effective communication of key messages across all platforms.
3. Objective of the position
The Graphic Designer will provide creative and technical support for the development of visual communication materials for the project’s digital awareness campaign. The role ensures that key messages are translated into clear, engaging, and accessible visual content across all stages of the campaign — from concept development and content design to final production and publication. The Graphic Designer will play a key role in strengthening the project’s communication impact by enhancing visual storytelling, improving audience engagement, and ensuring consistency in branding and messaging across platforms. The objective of this assignment is to support the project in effectively communicating key messages on LGBTIQ+ rights, countering misinformation, and promoting inclusive attitudes by producing high-quality visual content that contributes to awareness-raising, positive social norm change, and increased public understanding.
4. Scope of Work
The Graphic Designer will be responsible for the following activities:
1. Creative Development and Conceptualization
- Contribute to the development of creative concepts aligned with the project’s communication objectives and behavior-change approach;
- Translate key messages into visually compelling and audience-appropriate formats.
2. Visual Content Production
- Design high-quality visual materials for digital campaigns, including social media content, infographics, and visual assets for short videos;
- Develop and apply visual solutions that simplify complex or sensitive topics into clear, engaging, and accessible formats.
3. Branding and Visual Identity
- Ensure consistency of visual identity across all communication materials and platforms;
- Apply project branding and EU visibility requirements, including correct use of logos and disclaimers;
- Develop and use templates to ensure coherence and efficiency.
4. Adaptation and Platform Optimization
- Adapt visual content for different digital platforms (e.g., social media and video formats);
- Ensure all designs are optimized for accessibility, readability, and engagement across devices;
- Revise and improve materials based on feedback and performance insights.
5. Coordination and Workflow
- Collaborate closely with the Content Creator and project team to ensure alignment between visual and written content;
- Participate in coordination meetings and ensure timely delivery of all design outputs in line with the project calendar.
6. Quality Assurance and Compliance
- Ensure all materials meet high design standards and comply with project and EU communication and visibility guidelines;
- Apply ethical, inclusive, and non-discriminatory visual communication practices, including safe and respectful representation.
7. Documentation and Reporting
- Maintain an organized archive of all design files and final outputs;
- Support the documentation of visual materials for reporting and communication purposes.
5. Deliverables
The Graphic Designer will be expected to deliver:
- A set of high-quality visual materials in line with the project’s calendar (including social media posts, infographics, and campaign visuals);
- Designed content packages for each phase of the digital awareness campaign;
- Visual assets for Pride-related communication and campaign;
- Editable design templates and source files to ensure consistency and future reuse;
- Periodic updates on completed designs and content produced, aligned with campaign progress;
- An organized archive of all final visual outputs and working files;
- A final summary report outlining work completed, types of materials developed, and recommendations for improving visual communication and audience engagement.
6. Duration and Payment
The Graphic Designer will be engaged throughout the implementation of the project’s digital awareness campaign, in accordance with the project timeline.
7. Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate should have:
- Prior experience in graphic design, visual communication, or digital content creation;
- Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign or equivalent;
- Experience in developing visual content for social media campaigns and digital platforms;
- Strong skills in visual storytelling, layout, typography, and content design;
- Ability to develop unique and compelling visual concepts that resonate with the target audience;
- Experience working on awareness-raising, advocacy, or social impact projects is considered an asset;
- Ability to translate complex concepts into clear, engaging, and accessible visual materials;
- Strong communication and collaboration skills;
- Fluency in Albanian (preferred), with a working knowledge of English;
8. Application Process
Interested candidates should submit:
- CV outlining relevant experience;
- Portfolio showcasing previous design work, particularly digital campaigns, social media content, or awareness-raising materials;
- Financial proposal indicating the daily rate.
Applications should be sent to info@strehacenter.org and financastreha@gmail.com 19 March 2026.
