Illustrator For The CARES Team

Job Description

The Greater London Authority to complete a research project that will support the Mayor of London to take a holistic approach to tackling the challenges that young Londoners face.

The key deliverables of this project will be:

1. Visual Systems Map reviewing the evidence gathered by the Youth Social Action team

2. Barriers and Facilitators Infographic following participatory research

3. Final Report Research Publication

CARES is the recently established research arm of the London Met Lab. The Centre focuses on empowerment and community engagement, identifying opportunities to collaborate and co-design research into the challenges faced by Londoners, working closely with out civic partners. The Centre aims to provide opportunities for our staff and students to give back to our city and contribute to its success.

Our approach to tackle the task includes a complex and innovative research design based in participatory learning action and co-production. Participatory research engages those affected by the topic under investigation for the purpose of action.

The multidisciplinary team delivering this project will be led by Assoc. Prof. Justin Webb and Prof. Diana Stirbu, and supported by Dr. Julius Elster, and Dr. Ama Agyeman.

 

The Role

We are looking for an experienced illustrator / graphic designer to help in the design and production of the final report for the GLA and supporting presentation materials.

The role in total is for 100 hours of work.



Qualifications

Enrollment on a BA illustrator course



Skills

Candidates must be proficient in graphic design software (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc); adept at producing a range of illustrations; and have an enthusiastic, professional and conscientious attitude, working independently, remotely and with initiative. They should have good knowledge of and engagement in urban rewilding activities, and skills/sensibility in graphic design and visual imagery.

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Qualifications

BA/MA in Linguistics, Psychology or related discipline. 

 



Skills

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Qualifications

BA/MA in Linguistics, Education, Psychology or related discipline. 

 



Skills

Essential:

Familiarity and ability to use Microsoft packages (e.g., good Excel command)

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Thank you for your interest.  This job has already been offered and accepted, unfortunately King's Talent Bank will not remove the ad until 7th October which is why it still appears as live.   



Qualifications

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Skills

Thank you for your interest.  This job has already been offered and accepted, unfortunately King's Talent Bank will not remove the ad until 7th October which is why it still appears as live.   

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