Senior Specialist, Graphic Designer

Want to make a positive difference to the future of people and our one shared home, the Earth? Working at WWF could be your opportunity of a lifetime.

All around the world, people are waking up to the devastating impacts of climate change and nature loss. The situation today is worse than the darkest predictions of just ten years ago, pushing billions of people to the edge and threatening lives and livelihoods. At WWF, we are facing our biggest crisis – and our biggest ever opportunity – to create a better future for people and nature. With over 60 years of experience and an active presence in more than 100 countries, we work to achieve both on-the-ground and global policy action, from protecting and restoring species and their habitats, to transforming markets and policies toward sustainability.

What We Do

We are an independent conservation organization, striving to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and the ecosystem. From individuals and communities to businesses and governments, we are part of a growing global movement calling for bolder action on climate and nature, demanding that world leaders set nature on the path to recovery by 2030. WWF works to address the most dominant drivers of nature loss through system-wide changes in how food and energy are produced and consumed, and in how financial systems are structured.

1 MISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT

• Enable the WWF mission through driving a strong, inspiring, compelling and strategic communications approach to ensure and support conservation impact in line with the strategic priorities of WWF International.
• To drive strategic communications to the Network, Governing bodies, International Secretariat, and leadership in support of WWF International strategic priorities.
• To drive the strategic alignment on articulating consistent external positions on emerging issues across the Network.
• To ensure a coherent 'One WWF, One Voice' by integrating and supporting the communications, media, and brand functions across WWF International and supporting these services to the network (offices in over 90 countries).
• To engage targeted audiences across the globe to accelerate conservation impact, influence decision makers and to build the WWF brand.
• To facilitate and coordinate the development and alignment to a global communications strategy.
• To provide common technology platforms, Network-wide, to enable communication with key audiences.
• To provide a Centre of Excellence to the Network and convene the Communications Community in terms of communications practice.

2 MAJOR FUNCTIONS

As part of the Global Communications Team, the Graphic Designer plays a key role in advancing WWF's mission to protect nature and build a future where people and wildlife can thrive. The role combines creativity, precision, and strategic design thinking to produce impactful visual communications that inspire action and drive positive change. Working across diverse projects and channels, the Designer ensures that all creative outputs reflect WWF's brand values and the beauty and urgency of our planet.

Key functions include:

• Developing thoughtful, high-quality visual designs that communicate WWF's purpose and inspire engagement.
• Translating complex ideas into clear, emotionally resonant visual narratives through digital, print, and multimedia formats.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to produce creative assets that support campaigns, storytelling, and organizational priorities.
• Maintaining design excellence and brand consistency across all materials, ensuring that every piece aligns with WWF's tone, mission, and visual identity.
• Bringing creativity, attention to detail, and integrity to every project while fostering a culture of inspiration and collaboration within the team.

3 MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and execute content and creative work that delivers cut-through and impact for WWF.
• Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team of creatives, social media experts, copywriters, and strategists to deliver cohesive and impactful work.
• Partner with colleagues across the wider WWF network, including other disciplines and external creative partners such as agencies, photographers, directors, and animators, to bring ideas to life and ensure creative excellence.
• Work closely with the manager to ensure the delivery of high-quality creative outputs.
• Thrive in a fast pace, deadline-driven environment and always strive to deliver high standard, market-leading work.
• Develop deep and enduring relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop a strong understanding of WWF's brand and visual identity, ensuring consistency and coherence across all channels and materials.
• Deliver creative work in line with approved briefs, budgets, and timelines, maintaining quality and attention to detail throughout the process.
• Accurately estimate your efforts to help inform budgets and statements of work.
• Attend and contribute to meetings as necessary to support project planning, collaboration, and creative development.
• Bring a deep understanding of design principles to create thoughtful, impactful, and visually compelling work that supports WWF's mission.
• Be proactive and productive, utilise time wisely and look for opportunities to generate new creative work.
• Contribute to WWF's broader creative vision, use your insight and experience to help shape internal processes and initiatives and help drive a culture of inter-discipline collaboration.

4 PROFILE

Required Qualifications.

• Diploma or degree in Design, Advertising, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar design or creative role.
• Strong proficiency in relevant design and art software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite or equivalent).
• Solid understanding of photography, typography, and digital composition, with the ability to contribute to written and visual content.
• Motion graphics or animation skills to enhance storytelling and campaign delivery is desirable.

Required Skills and Competencies.

• Exceptional design and visual conceptualization skills, with a keen eye for detail and craftsmanship.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high creative standards.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, capable of articulating and demonstrating creative ideas effectively.
• Proven ability to produce high-quality, market-leading creative work that aligns with strategic objectives.
• Deep understanding of design principles and current trends in digital, social, and marketing communications.
• Collaborative mindset with excellent interpersonal and listening skills, able to build strong relationships across teams and functions.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment, maintaining a positive, solution-oriented approach to challenges.
• Passion for creativity and commitment to delivering impactful, purpose-driven design.
• Embraces the WWF mission and values of the organisation: Courage, Integrity, Respect & Collaboration.

5 WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal.

• WWF Global Communications Division staff
• Network Communicators and digital teams
• WWF International stakeholders

External.

• Online users, social network communities, supporters, and activist groups
• Content and engagement agencies, consultants & freelance contractors, and

contributors

• Partner NGOs and companies

Please upload your covering letter and CV in English. Priority will be given to applications with both documents indicated.

Deadline for applications: 4 January 2026

Work permit restrictions may apply

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

At WWF, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual feels valued and respected. We believe that a diverse workforce will help us to achieve our mission to stop the degradation of the Earth's natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing fair and unbiased consideration for all candidates regardless of their background. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and join us in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.