State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the central bank of the country, is looking for a competent, talented and highly motivated professional for the following contractual positions in the External Communications Department. The contractual positions are based in Karachi.

Creative Designer (On Contract)

Key responsibilities of the incumbent will include, but not limited to, the following:

Design and Layout:

• Publication design, including composition, navigation, layout design, typography, and font selection
• Placement of English and Urdu text along with pictures and other illustrations in various publications
• Print and digital collateral design, including posters, standees, backdrops, and stationery
• Ideation and development of header images, story graphics, and template design

Graphics and Animation:

• Graphics design and 2D animation
• Creation of whiteboard animations
• Preparation of animated presentations for departmental meetings and events

Digital Media:

• Creation of electronic interactive flip versions
• Asset Management and Trend Monitoring
• Organize and maintain a library of design assets, including images, icons, and templates
• Stay updated with the latest design trends, tools, and technologies to ensure designs remain current and competitive

Project Coordination:

• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to deadlines

Additional Tasks:

• Perform any other assignments as directed by senior management from time to time

 Eligibility Criteria:

Education:	Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (with a minimum of 16 years of education), in Media Sciences, Mass Communication, Visual Arts, or Marketing from reputed HEC recognized domestic or foreign university. In addition to the above, the incumbent shall also be adept at the use of the following or similar software: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Illustrator, Canva, InPage, Freehand, Corel Draw.
Age:	Maximum 40 years as on the date of advertisement.
Experience:	Minimum 3 years of experience as a creative design professional with hands-on experience in relevant skills/software.

Media Production Specialist (On Contract)

Key responsibilities of the incumbent will include, but not limited to, the following:

Photography and Videography:

• Event photography and videography
• Image design, and placement for publications
• Image processing and editing
• Archival of photographs and raw/edited footage

Studio and Equipment Management:

• Maintenance and handling of studio equipment, including DSLR cameras, A/V amplifiers, mixers, studio lighting, and sound equipment
• Studio-based production, including audio balancing and processing

Creative Development:

• Preparation and execution of storyboards and concept briefs

Video Production:

• Video editing and post-production activities

Additional Tasks:

• Perform any other assignments as directed by management from time to time

 Eligibility Criteria:

Education:	Bachelor’s degree (with a minimum of 14 years of education), from reputed HEC recognized domestic or foreign university. In addition to the above, the incumbent shall also be adept at the use of the following or similar software: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Illustrator, Canva, InPage, Freehand, Corel Draw.
Age:	Maximum 45 years as on the date of advertisement.
Experience:	Minimum of 5 years of experience in professional videography and audio/visual production at a reputable media outlet, production houses or corporate entity.

 Compensation:

Competitive market based compensation package backed by attractive salary and well-rounded benefits structure as per State Bank's rules.

 Application Procedure:

Interested candidates meeting the eligibility criteria may submit their applications online on https://career.sbp.org.pk/login. Last date of application submission is October 21, 2024. Applications, which are not in accordance with defined requirements in the advertisement, will not be entertained. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Females, candidates from minorities, transgender persons and persons with disability are encouraged to apply

Any candidate who misinforms, attempts to influence the recruitment process in any manner, tries to obtain support for his/her candidature by inappropriate means or tampers with evidence of his/her age, educational and other certificates, shall be disqualified from the current and any future recruitment process at the Bank; even if the candidate is otherwise eligible. Candidate who fails to provide the required information or documents or does not meet the specified criteria as per advertisement shall be disqualified from the current drive.