Graphic Designer

Spektrum have a wide range of exciting opportunities in several global locations.

We are always looking to add great new talent to our team and look forward to hearing from you.

Spektrum supports apex purchasers (NATO, UN, EU, and National Government and Defence) and their Tier 1 supplier ecosystem with a wide range of specialist services. We provide our clients with professional services, specialised aerospace and defence sales, delivery, and operational subject matter expertise. We are looking for personnel to join our team and support key client projects.

Who we are supporting 

The NATO Communication and Information Agency (NCIA) is responsible for providing secure and effective communications and information technology (IT) services to NATO's member countries and its partners. The agency was established in 2012 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.

The NCIA provides a wide range of services, including:

• Cyber Security: The NCIA provides advanced cybersecurity solutions to protect NATO's communication networks and information systems against cyber threats.
• Command and Control Systems: The NCIA develops and maintains the systems used by NATO's military commanders to plan and execute operations.
• Satellite Communications: The NCIA provides satellite communications services to enable secure and reliable communications between NATO forces.
• Electronic Warfare: The NCIA provides electronic warfare services to support NATO's mission to detect, deny, and defeat threats to its communication networks.
• Information Management: The NCIA manages NATO's information technology infrastructure, including its databases, applications, and servers.

Overall, the NCIA plays a critical role in ensuring the security and effectiveness of NATO's communication and information technology capabilities.

The program

Assistance and Advisory Service (AAS)

The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) is NATO’s principal C3 capability deliverer and CIS service provider. It provides, maintains and defends the NATO enterprise-wide information technology infrastructure to enable Allies to consult together under Article IV, and, when required, stand together in the face of attack under Article V.

To provide these critical services, in the modern evolving dynamic environment the NCI Agency needs to build and maintain high performance-engaged workforce. The NCI Agency workforce strategically consists of three major categorise's: NATO International Civilians (NIC)'s, Military (Mil), and Interim Workforce Consultants (IWC)'s. The IWCs are a critical part of the overall NCI Agency workforce and make up approximately 15 percent of the total workforce.

Role ID – C004269

Role Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and prepare the execution of the Agency's illustrations, graphics, publications, and (multimedia) presentations to support the scientific research, strategic/corporate/technical communication and marketing goals of the NCI Agency;
• Monitor and safeguard the proper use of the Agency's visual identity;
• Participate in graphical and publishing projects;
• Back-up duties for the CMC reproduction and finishing elements, and other areas where applicable;
• Stay abreast of all professional software and hardware developments, and industry developments in the area of responsibility;
• Assignments include: duties to back-up similar functions for other NCI Agency locations;
• Perform other duties as may be required.

Essential Skills and Experience

• A minimum of three years of experience in graphics design or publishing;
• Understanding Colour Management principles and able to apply;
• Working experience with the main creative media production tools in use at the NCI Agency: latest versions of ADOBE Creative Suite design tools, PowerPoint, ADOBE Acrobat;
• Understanding of multiple relevant areas (graphics design, DTP, digital printing, document flow, multimedia);
• Able to work as a member of a creative team.

Competencies or Personal Attributes:

• Creating and Innovating - Produces new ideas, approaches, or insights; creates innovative products or designs; produces a range of solutions to problems.
• Adhering to Principles and Values - Upholds ethics and values; demonstrates integrity; promotes and defends equal opportunities, builds diverse teams; encourages organisational and individual responsibility towards the community and the environment.
• Adapting and Responding to Change - Adapts to changing circumstances; tolerates ambiguity; accepts new ideas and change initiatives; adapts interpersonal style to suit different people or situations; shows an interest in new experiences.
• Relating and Networking - Easily establishes good relationships with customers and staff; relates well to people at all levels; builds wide and effective networks of contacts; uses humour appropriately to bring warmth to relationships with others.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experience in producing creative media in a cross-media context;
• Working knowledge on Microsoft Office applications;
• Able to work with both PC and MAC. NCI Agency is a Windows environment, but the creative media production segment is partially MAC based;
• Professional experience in other creative disciplines provided by CMC;
• Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements;
• Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organization, including ACO and ACT.

Language Proficiency

• Business English

Education

• Vocational training in a relevant area of graphics design or publishing/pre-press, or equivalent combination of qualifications and experience;

Working Location

• The Hague, Netherlands

Working Policy

• Hybrid (50% off time on-site)
• Flexible, ideally 2 days per week in office but not essential.

Travel

• Some travel to other NATO sites may be required

Security Clearance

• Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance

We never know what new opportunities might be just over the horizon. If this opportunity isn't for you please feel free to send us your resume anyway and be the first to know if something suitable for your skills and experience comes up.