Freelance Layout Designer

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

CPI is an analysis and advisory organization with deep expertise in finance and policy. Our mission is to help governments, businesses, and financial institutions drive economic growth while addressing climate change. We are unique in our focus on finance, our ability to get the right people to the table, and our analytical rigor. CPI has seven offices around the world in Brazil, India, Indonesia, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States.  

POSITION SUMMARY

Working closely with the global design team, the Freelance Layout Designer will use existing Adobe InDesign templates to produce professional-grade PDF reports that may be as short as 2 pages or as long as 50+ pages.  

Location: Remote

Reports to: Senior Design Associate 

Contract: through end of 2026, with possibility of renewal  

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate with design team members to format and design report content in Adobe InDesign  

• Work within the confines of established templates, unless instructed otherwise 

• Adhere to best practices related to image handling, color management, and delivery of design file
  

• Occasionally utilize Adobe Illustrator to make minor adjustments to graphics within reports  

• Conduct thorough review of all deliverables to ensure accuracy, optimal legibility, and adherence to brand guidelines  

• Meet deadlines which are sometimes tight but always discussed and agreed upon in advance 

• Address requests for edits from the design and/or project teams 

COMPETENCIES & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Essential

• Proven experience in layout design, including 20+ page documents  

• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Adobe InDesign, including utilizing master pages, typographic styles, and interactive features 

• Efficiency and workflow optimization skills in InDesign 

• Basic to intermediate proficiency in Adobe Illustrator 

• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word 

• Clear and timely communication 

• A keen eye for detail, including when working under the pressure of a tight deadline 

Desirable

• Proficiency with GREP Styles, Data Merge, Scripting and other automation techniques in Adobe InDesign 

• Experience developing complex custom InDesign templates 

TO APPLY

This is a freelance position that is compensated by the hour on a project-to-project basis. Workload will generally be heavier during our busy season of September – November, and lighter during other months of the year. 

Visit our website to submit an application. 
With your application, attach: (1) CV/resume, (2) a cover letter, (3) a portfolio of your work demonstrating expertise in creating multipage layouts using Adobe InDesign. Your cover letter should outline why you want to work with CPI and how your skills and experience align with the position requirements. The portfolio of work can be external links to existing work, a link to a collected portfolio of your work, or a portfolio submitted as a PDF.  

The position will remain open until we find the right candidate to join our team. Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis and we therefore encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.  

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. 

DEI Commitment

Climate Policy Initiative is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we are working to embed DEI across every facet of our organisation. We seek to establish a working environment where all board members, staff, volunteers, and contractors feel respected and valued regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation or identity, disability, education, or any other bias. We want to create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are openly valued as critical to the success of our organization and the achievement of our mission and vision.  

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. We will then work with you to identify the best way to assist you through the recruitment process.