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The GEM Foundation is looking for a creative, highly motivated person interested in and experienced with graphic design and web development to join our small international and energetic team working with passion on making GEM a success.

Who we Are:
GEM is an international public/private initiative that is building the first global open-source model for the calculation and communication of earthquake risk worldwide (www.globalquakemodel.org). By developing much-needed software and tools for reliable seismic risk assessment for basic and expert users in all regions of the world, GEM will provide necessary input for increased earthquake risk awareness and risk reduction activities. GEM functions as a community effort and therefore hundreds of individuals and institutions from all over the world are involved in the development of the model and tools.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Working with the Communications & Outreach responsible on print design (from brochures to reports and posters) in a Mac-based environment using the Adobe suite, Quark Express, etc.
• Being responsible for the development and maintenance of the GEM website related websites, using open-source web solutions (website is based on Drupal).
• Development of new modules and applications for the website(s), web-images and other online graphic support.

Skills:
GRAPHIC/DIGITAL DESIGN:
• Experience designing for print and preparing documents for press
• Experience in web design (banners, animations,…)
• Ideal candidate will have demonstrated knowledge of logo design
• Familiarity with working with video (editing) and photo (youtube / flickr) a plus.

WEB DEVELOPMENT:
• Demonstrated proficiency with XHTML, PHP, CSS, MySQL, and web standards
• Experience and expertise with Drupal (or other CMS systems)
• Familiarity with open source software and social media a plus

OTHER:
• Good communications skills in English, the working language, are required.
• A proactive and result-oriented attitude, and demonstrated inter-personal skills in working with colleagues and supervisors complete the profile.

The GEM Foundation offers an attractive international and innovative working environment in Pavia, a modest size town in the North of Italy located at a convenient 30 km distance from cosmopolitan Milan.

The position is open immediately, for one year, with the possibility of extension.

Interested candidates, please send a CV of max. 2 pages accompanied by a short motivation letter and some samples (URLs, digital portfolio) showing the range of your skills to info@globalquakemodel.org, stating ‘Media Designer position’ in the subject line.