Layout Artist

Overview

ABC+: Advancing Basic Education in the Philippines is a DepEd project funded by the United States Agency for International Develop (USAID) that started in July 2019. The project aims to improve literacy, numeracy, and socio-emotional skills for children in the early grades (K-3) by providing teacher trainings, developing localized instructional materials for teachers and supplementary reading materials for students while also forging partnerships with LGUs and the private sector to support and sustain improvements in K-3 education. ABC+ project areas include Region V, Region VI, and Maguindanao I and II divisions in BARMM.

ABC+ is supporting DepEd Region V in the production of its Regional Basic Education Plan (RBEP) 2022-2028, a medium-term blueprint for the basic education sector in Bicol providing strategic measures and directions in pursuing quality basic education and building more resilient learners and schools systems in response to the growing issues and challenges of improving access to and quality basic education in the Bicol region.

Responsibilities

Scope of Work

The Layout Artist shall primarily perform the following tasks

• Provide at least two concept design(s) for the cover (front and back) and inside pages of the DepEd Region V REDP (long and abridged versions)
• Redesign and reformat all the tables and figures of the DepEd Region V Regional Basic Education Plan (RBEP) 2022-2028 (long and abridged versions) using Adobe InDesign
• Ensure proper placement of all the redesigned/reformatted tables and figures in the body of the RBEP
• Provide the overall layout design of the RBEP document (long and abridged versions) using Adobe InDesign
• Utilize the available resources from
• Ensure print readiness of the working document/file
• Coordinate and report to the Communications Manager regarding status of work
  
  

Note: The Layout Artist must have his/her own Adobe InDesign software as well as equipment to perform/deliver the work. He/she may work remotely and may be requested to report in the ABC+ Office in Pasig, if necessary.

Deliverables:

• At least two concept designs of the cover (front and back) and inside pages of the DepEd Region V RBEP
• Redesigned and reformatted tables and figures of DepEd Region V’s RBEP ─ long and abridged versions
• Proper placement of redesigned and reformatted tables and figures in the main document (DepEd Region V’s RBEP) - long and abridged versions
• Overall layout of the DepEd Region V’s RBEP (long and abridged versions) using style elements of DepEd Region V
  
  

Duration of Assignment

The period of performance is from November 25, 2024 to December 20, 2024

Location of Assignment

Remote

Supervision and Reporting

The Layout Artist shall be reporting to the ABC+ Communications Manager and/or Communications Team. An initial briefing/meeting will be set to discuss the deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of proven graphic designing experience
• A strong portfolio of layout design and/or illustrations or graphics done especially for government and/or international organization’s reports, manuals and other publication materials.
• Experience in DepEd project engagements is an advantage.
• Familiarity with design software and technologies, particularly Adobe InDesign.
• Keen eye for aesthetics and details.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability.
• Strong oral/written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member and independently.
  
  

Invoicing and Payment

RTI International will pay the firm the full payment of fees after the final submission and approval of the output. Payment is subject to applicable taxes.