Freelance Visual Content Editor (Graphic Designer) (m/f/d)

Environment:

The Visual Content Editor (As part of the Editorial team we call them this way but they are actually Graphic Designers (not to be confused with UX designers) is responsible for the creation of a consistent stream of impactful, global and scalable visual content to be leveraged across various platforms, including digital, print, and multimedia. This role is part of Philips? global Communications Center of Excellence (CCoE) and will collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan, create and edit content targeting wide-ranging internal and external audiences.

The candidate reports to the Head of the Communications Center of Excellence (CCoE). The CCoE is a team of communication specialists who oversee global Philips strategic communications planning and programs, content strategy and creation, social and digital channel management and related measurement. It is part of the global Communications & Brand function.

Responsibilities:

As an integral member of the Editorial and Visual Design team within the CCoE, your main responsibilities as Visual Content Editor are to:

- Analyze and translate content briefings into compelling visual content assets (i.e.: presentations, social media assets, infographics and others)

- Create effective visual communications by understanding the effect on the audience and the context in which it will be communicated

- Give visual editorial guidance and direction to enable creation of high quality, consistent content

- Drive efficiency, efficacy and financial gain through standardization and scaling of our content activities

- Deliver projects with a flexible and dependable approach, with a focus on high quality and an ability to meet tight deadlines

- Ensure content adheres to brand guidelines, key messaging and team ambitions

- Communicate ideas clearly and persuasively within team and to stakeholders

Requirements:

- ideally minimum 5 years professional experience in visual content and design, preferably in a large company

- Degree or equivalent qualification in visual (communication) design

- Strong Graphic Design skills (Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator/InDesign). Video editing and animation skills are an advantage (Adobe Premiere/After Effects)

- Demonstrated track record in creating high quality visual content. Ability to provide visual design guidance and creative direction across various visual content types

- Near-native fluency in English

- Ability to work as an integral member of a multi-functional team

- Strong organizational skills

- Experience working with and managing relationships with key stakeholders (internal clients)

- Curiosity, energy, and a pro-active and results-oriented approach

- Location: Eindhoven / Amsterdam / remote

- We are looking for someone who can be deployed for 32, 36 or even 40 hours

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