Communications Designer

About Syngenta:

Syngenta is one of the world’s leading agriculture innovation company (Part of 23 Billion USD Syngenta Group) dedicated to improve global food security by enabling millions of farmers to make better use of available resources. Through world class science and innovative crop solutions, our 28,000 people in over 90 countries are working to transform how crops are grown. We are committed to rescuing land from degradation, enhancing biodiversity and revitalizing rural communities.

A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace environment are enablers of our ambition to be the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture. Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet.

To learn more visit: www.syngenta.com and www.goodgrowthplan.com

About this Job:

Role title: Communications Designer

Location : Pune

Role purpose:

• To better promote Syngenta internal communications to the wider audience via brand recognition of campaigns.
• Working within the Internal Communications team to ensure that the brand strategy is promoted in all material produced and subsequently Graphic Designer will be required to work in a range of mediums including but not limited to Print, Digital, Web and Social Media.

The Communications Designer will have a sound understanding of branding and how to best execute messages of the organization in an engaging, emotive, and exciting designs.

Accountabilities:

• Develop a clear brand message in all communication produced.
• Design and creation of digital communications - video editing, 2D animation and motion graphics, GIF animations, email banners, infographics, etc.
• Design and formatting of PowerPoint slides to convey messages in a compelling and professional way
• Design, layout and formatting of other communication materials such as e-newsletter, flyers, booklets, posters, banners, template etc.
• Graphic design management for various internal events in conjunction with Global Internal Communications team.
• Creation of video through our artificial intelligence (AI) powered video platform - Wibbitz
• Management of the Syngenta image library and ensuring that the photos and videos are correctly categorized.
• Design of all artwork required for the intranet, Yammer and other internal communication campaigns.
• Project management of a wide variety of campaigns from design concept through to final production
• Ensure timely and accurate production of all materials in a fast-paced environment
• Provide thought leadership on design strategy.
• Stakeholder and workload management.
• Queue Management on CSC Ticketing Tool

Leadership Capabilities:

• Syngenta Leadership commitments, in particular:
  • Customer success and profitable market share growth guide our decisions
  • We work together to deliver – one team, one plan
  • We trust and hold each other accountable
  • We encourage people to say what they think and feel to benefit from diverse perspectives
  • We give and welcome prompt and actionable feedback
  • We constantly raise performance expectations for ourselves and our teams
  • We act on performance issues
  • We are energized by our work and celebrate our achievements

Knowledge, experience & capabilities

• Qualifications in Communications, Design or related field

• 3-4 years’ experience in an agency or in-house design role

• High level attention to detail

• Ability to work with a range of stakeholders

• Knowledge and experience in video editing tools

• High level competency in Adobe Creative Suite

• Competency to use relevant computer programs and to deliver creative executions desired

• Ability to work in a team environment across business areas and often in a virtual team

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred experience and capabilities

• Experience in Communications Designing with a proven track record of working in a Global communication team set-up

• Experience in developing effective and engaging designs

• Strong experience across digital campaigns

• Awareness of copywriting and proof-reading knowledge a plus

Note: Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status

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