Graphic Designer

The Goethe-Institut is the cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany, operating worldwide. Its objectives are to promote knowledge of the German language abroad, foster international cultural cooperation, and present a comprehensive picture of Germany through information on its cultural, social and political life.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Design print and digital communication materials (posters, flyers, brochures, programmes, banners, social media visuals, etc.) in accordance with the Goethe-Institut’s corporate design guidelines.
• Develop and adapt visual identities for specific projects and initiatives.
• Ensure the visual consistency and quality of the Institute’s communication across all materials, in accordance with its corporate design guidelines.
• Adapt and resize graphic designs for different formats and communication channels (website, social media, posters, printed materials, etc.).
• Provide photographic coverage of selected internal events and activities, including taking photographs, selecting and organising images, performing basic photo editing, and producing short video clips for social media.
• Contribute, when necessary, to the visual and technical preparation of materials for the Institute’s events and activities.
• Ensure the archiving and organisation of all graphic design and photographic files produced.

Eligibility Criteria
Applicants will be assessed against the following mandatory eligibility criteria:

• A bachelor’s degree in visual arts or graphic design, or at least one year of professional experience in a similar role.
• Availability to work on-site in Yaoundé for at least 50% of the time.

Selection Criteria

• Quality of work (portfolio): demonstrated through at least three examples of completed projects (50%).
• Price / Fee (50%).

Application Requirements
Applications must include the following documents:

• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Academic certificates
• Proof of professional experience
• Portfolio (at least three examples of completed projects)

Financial proposal
Please submit your application in English or French by 8 November 2026 to Bewerbung-Yaounde@goethe.de, using “Graphic Designer” as the email subject line.