Open Call for Design Commissioner

Job Description

Background 

The Design Sub-Commission focuses on all aspects of the graphical representation of IFSA to members and partners. Examples of projects include social media, promotional materials, web design, posters, and merchandise. The Design Sub-Commission works in relationship with Communications, Web, and Social Media, ensuring easy to interpret, inclusive, and effective online outreach.  As design commissioner your role will be to assist the head of design to achieve the following duties and responsibilities.

Duties and responsibilities 

  • Producing and maintaining IFSA templates (Google Docs, business cards, certificates, etc.) 
  • Integrating IFSA templates into the Canva team. 
  • Design materials for promoting IFSA events on online platforms. 
  • Work together with Web Sub-Commission in updating the IFSA wheel structure, or web design in general. 
  • In general work on the design of an aspect of all IFSA projects 
  • Update the IFSA Brand Guidelines to ensuring the use of the proper use of the IFSA brand (logo, color palette, font)logo, color palette, and templates. 
  • Work together with Web Sub-Commission in updating the IFSA wheel structure, or web design in general. 
  • In general, work on the design of aspects of all IFSA projects, including Sub-Commissions, Regional Representatives, and IFSA Partners. 

Skills and knowledge 

  • Having good designing skills with the Knowledge of Canva and other designing software is an asset.
  • Experience with the common file formats (e.g. Vector graphics, the difference between e.g. TIFF and JPEG) is welcomed. 
  • Good designing skills 

Estimated Workload 

  • On average, 3-5 hours per week depending on how many tasks/projects/design requests you’re working on, but the majority of the tasks need to follow external deadlines. 

How to apply

In order to apply to an official position you MUST comply with those requirements:

  • You need to be a member of an IFSA Local Committee and either be an active student or have graduated no longer than one year ago.
  • Proficiency in English, as it is the official language of IFSA and therefore the only means of communication between Officials.
  • Good internet connection: given the fact that all the work as an Official is done remotely (especially because of the travel restrictions imposed by COVID-19), a good internet connection is crucial to effectively accomplish your tasks.
  • Access to a Computer or tablet.

You must submit the following documents to communication@ifsa.net and cc in the Head of Design at design@ifsa.net

Motivation letter

The motivation letter should cover all the following points and be no longer than 800 words. Note that these points correspond to the criteria that are used to evaluate the motivation letter.

  • What is your background?
    • Introduction: name, age, country, university, current studies
    • LC of membership
  • What is your previous experience in IFSA at the international level (participation and/or organization of IFSA international meetings, IFSA partner events, commissioner of official position)?
  • What is your previous experience in IFSA at the regional and local level (participation and/or organization of regional events, activity in your own LC, position held in your own LC)? [Only relevant for Regional Representatives or applicants without international experience]
  • Why are you interested in applying for this position?
  • What is your understanding of the position you are running for?
    • Role of the position
    • Tasks of the position
    • Functioning of the position within the Department/Commission
  • What are your overall plans for the IFSA term?
  • Consideration of required skills

IFSA Membership verification

The IFSA membership needs to be verified in order to apply for an official position.

  • LC Verification letter. A verification letter from your Local Committee (LC) signed by the President of your LC, verifying that you are a member of the LC in PDF format. In case you are the President of your LC, ask the Vice President to sign it. The headed letter of your LC must be used for the letter. Here you can find a template for the verification letter.

Application procedure

The application form includes:

  • Personal information
  • The motivation letter in PDF format (max 800 word).
  • IFSA membership verification
  • It is strongly recommended to also include a design portfolio in your application

 

Pleases send your application to communication@ifsa.net and cc in the Head of Design at design@ifsa.net