Visual Communication & Mural Design Consultant (EAII Advisors)

This position is with EAII Advisors Evidence Actions technical partner in India.

About EAII

EAII Advisors Evidence Actions technical partner in India supports state governments in delivering evidence-based public health programs including safe drinking water initiatives and school and Anganwadi-based National Deworming Day and iron and folic acid supplementation. Operating across 10 states EAII Advisors provides technical assistance to ministries of health education water and women and child development reducing health burdens in impoverished communities and improving the long-term wellbeing of children and families.

For more information read about our work here: About Evidence Action and EAII

About Evidence Action

At Evidence Action we deliver data-driven interventions that transform lives at an unprecedented scale. We identify neglected global health issues and deploy proven solutions forging healthier futures for generations.
Our model operationalizes leading academic research (including from Nobel-winning economists). We measure progress and outcomes at every stage to ensure were making a real impact for people living in poverty and suffering from preventable or treatable health issues. Operating across 9 countries our team of 800 has reached over 500 million people working closely with governments to scale these interventions.

• Our Deworm the World program has delivered over 2 billion treatments significantly reducing worm prevalence and generating more than $23 billion in lifetime productivity gains.
• Through Safe Water Now weve saved the lives of over 15000 children.
• Our Accelerator explores untapped opportunities in global health testing low-cost interventions with the greatest potential to save and improve lives.

At Evidence Action your colleagues are your greatest asset. Youll partner with high-caliber colleagues in an environment blending innovation autonomy and teamwork. Our team excels in disruptive thinking and believes in rolling up our sleeves to get things done. If youre looking to work flexibly and with purpose join a team that delivers measurable change for millions.

The Role

The Consultant Visual Communication & Mural Design will work under the Communication and Outreach Division of SPM-NIWAS and will be responsible for conceptualizing and producing creative visual materials with a primary focus on murals wall art and illustrative storytelling - to support institutional outreach and awareness efforts.

Responsibilities

• Developing digital illustrations stylus-based artwork and visual content for institutional publications training materials and reports.
• Creating conceptual artwork and layouts for government campaigns related to water sanitation and hygiene (WASH).
• Designing murals wall art infographics posters banners and visual storytelling content for both print and digital media.
• Supporting audio-visual and multimedia campaigns including storyboarding and visual concept development.
• Coordinating with the Communication and IEC teams to ensure all creative outputs align with the branding and messaging of DDWS and the Jal Jeevan Mission.
• Assisting in exhibition and awareness zone design within the NIWAS campus or during other national events.
• Managing the digital repository of artworks and contributing to the design of creative content for training and outreach.
• Producing original artwork for framing including hand-painted pieces mixed media and mural-style compositions that visually depict key WASH and development themes.
• Conceptualizing and executing wall paintings and thematic installations within the NIWAS campus or at outreach sites ensuring artistic quality and alignment with communication goals.
• Ensuring proper documentation of original and commissioned works including concept sketches photographs and final visuals for institutional records and future use.
• Manage the institutes social media presence across platforms such as X (Twitter) Facebook Instagram LinkedIn and YouTube

Essential

• Bachelors degree in Fine Arts Visual Communication or Applied Arts from a recognized and reputed Arts institution (e.g. College of Art NID Shantiniketan JJ School of Arts or equivalent)
• Minimum 23 years of professional experience in digital illustration publication design or campaign-based art creation
• Proven expertise in stylus-based digital artwork using tools such as Procreate Adobe Fresco or similar
• Experience in creating murals wall paintings and thematic artwork for public campaigns or development projects
• Demonstrated ability to conceptualize and visualize messages creatively for different audiences and media formats
• Strong creative and artistic sensibility with a keen eye for detail and composition
• Experience in preparing and working with different wall materials and media (e.g. acrylics spray paint primers)
• Ability to manage on-site mural execution including coordination with vendors fabricators and adherence to safety and installation protocols
• Portfolio demonstrating previous large-scale wall or mural artworks to be submitted along with the application

Desirable

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop Illustrator InDesign) Canva and digital publishing workflows
• Experience in development communication with government NGOs or multilateral organizations
• Familiarity with WASH rural development or environment-based communication themes
• Knowledge of color theory surface preparation and durable materials for wall and mural art
• Comfort working collaboratively with site owners institutional teams and community partners during design and installation phases
• Knowledge of handling social media platforms and social media analytics.

Duration : This role will be for a duration of 3-6 months (may be extended based on the further requirements).

Compensation : INR per month

Disclaimer : The job description provided above is a general outline of the typical responsibilities and requirements for the role. It may be modified or expanded based on the specific needs and structure of the organization.

Position Location : This role will be based at (SPM-NIWAS) Joka Kolkata West Bengal.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in India. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

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