JOB DESCRIPTION: 
The EU-funded Katapult Creative Accelerator Program, implemented by AGBU Armenia in collaboration with Creative Armenia, is in search of a Graphic Designer to design the Orgaisation's research report on Armenia’s Cultural and Creative Industries. The procurement task involves designing two versions of this approximately 110-page report: one for digital use and the other as a printed publication. Each version will also require a separate version each for Armenian and for English.
The materials to be designed, will become available sometime between November 1-15, with a deadline for a first draft of design set for December 1st. The second draft design, incorporating edit, must be completed by December 15th.
RESPONSIBILITIES: 
The Katapult research report graphic designer will be responsible for the following tasks:
- Collaborative Design Consultation: meet with one or two members of the Katapult research team to discuss Katapult branding guidelines, as well as larger conceptual and artistic ideas for the publication;
- Design Digital Report: The digital version should be viewable and downloadable as a PDF. There will be two separate digital documents of the report—one in Armenian and one in English;
- Design Printed Publication: The printed version of the report will also need to be designed for separate Armenian and English language versions. The printed publication can have double-sided printing and discussion on binding and paper possibilities is open.
Deadlines:
- Design Consultation: No later than 15 November 2023
- First draft of designs: 01 December 2023
- Second draft of designs: 15 December 2023
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 
- Experience in designing arts and culture-related content;
- English will be the primary language that is used to facilitate the design process. The report will also be designed in both Armenian and English languages. Therefore the ability to proficiently speak and read both Armenian and English is required;
- Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with the research team and other potential collaborators (artists);
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines while ensuring compliance with procurement regulations and guidelines.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 
Please submit your application to: ********@****.** indicating “Graphic Designer” in the Subject line by November 1st. The application package shall include:
- A letter of motivation expressing your interest in this work, specifically with research and the arts in Armenia, as well as your relevant experience;
- Portfolio of work, either through a website link or through an attached PDF;
- CV;
- Cost of proposal - Lump sum for full scope of project (without taxes, mandatory fees under the legislation of the Republic of Armenia).
Please clearly mention in your application letter that you learned of this announcement through Career Center and mention the URL of its website - www.careercenter.am. Thanks.
ABOUT: 
The research report investigates Armenia’s Cultural and Creative Industries, exploring both the economic impact of this sector on things like employment and national GDP, as well as if and how the country’s infrastructure supports the sector. The report contains information gathered through focus group discussions and one-on-one interviews with representatives from various cultural and creative industries in Armenia. These representatives include artists, designers, musicians, filmmakers, architects, and other creatives, as well as museum professionals, book publishers, journalists, and advertising executives, among others. The report also contains data gathered through a customized survey we designed to assess prevalent industry issues concerning intellectual property rights, the shipping and exporting of cultural goods, online marketplaces for cultural products, participation in international arts fairs and expos, and hosting local cultural events.
In addition to gathering the Organisation's own information, AGBU Armenia also analyzed data provided by ArmStat, the country’s official body for gathering data on residents and the nation.
The primary objectives of this report include:
- Evaluating the current state of Armenia’s Cultural and Creative Industries.
- Understanding the sector’s needs and challenges for development.
- Proposing solutions to address the obstacles and barriers to its growth.
Another key goal is making this information accessible and interesting to a broader public- both by using more accessible language and AGBU Armenia hopes also through engaging design not usually typical of research reports, but also in alignment with its branding guidelines.
An additional component may be included in the report with some consultation with the designer, that includes photographic documentation of the sector and its representatives.
ATTACHMENTS:
ToR - Graphic Designer for report_ToR.docx
ABOUT COMPANY: 
Katapult is a program to catalyze Armenia’s creative economy. Its core activities are designed to promote, invest in, and connect the creative and cultural sectors in order to empower cultural infrastructure and improve overall sustainability. The program includes five key components:
- An incubator for culture called "Artbox";
- The development of cross-sector initiatives to promote CCI service design within the finance, legal and logistics sectors;
- Showcase Events, to promote and invest in culture;
- Invest in infrastructure, including institutional grants & the opening of a Fab Lab in a cultural setting;
- The establishment of a Cultural and Creative Industries Council and online platform to unify and empower the sector.