Application Guide

How to Apply for Graphic and Visualization Officer

at Project Expedite Justice

🏢 About Project Expedite Justice

Project Expedite Justice (PEJ) is a US-based NGO uniquely focused on using legal avenues to protect individuals inadequately served by the law, particularly in mass atrocity contexts. Working here means contributing to a victim-centered mission that combines legal expertise with creative communication to drive real-world impact.

About This Role

As Graphic and Visualization Officer, you will transform complex legal, investigative, and analytical content into clear, compelling visuals that support justice sector practitioners globally. Your work directly enhances training, mentorship, and donor reporting, making critical information accessible and actionable.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve collaborating with an instructional designer to storyboard a new e-learning module, then using Adobe Illustrator to create a series of infographics explaining legal procedures. You might also refine a style guide for the Digital Justice Hub, ensuring all visuals align with PEJ’s brand, and attend a virtual check-in with the remote team to review upcoming projects.

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🎯 Who Project Expedite Justice Is Looking For

  • A seasoned designer with 5+ years of experience and a strong portfolio demonstrating ability to simplify complex information (e.g., legal processes, data) into infographics, diagrams, and flowcharts.
  • Proficient in industry-standard tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Tableau) and comfortable creating templates and style guides to ensure brand consistency.
  • Collaborative and communicative, able to work with instructional designers and subject matter experts to align visuals with educational objectives.
  • Passionate about human rights and social justice, with an interest in applying design skills to support NGOs and victim-centered initiatives.

📝 Tips for Applying to Project Expedite Justice

1

Tailor your portfolio to include examples of infographics, timelines, or process maps that explain complex information—preferably related to legal, investigative, or humanitarian topics.

2

In your cover letter, explicitly connect your design experience to PEJ’s mission of justice for victims of mass atrocities, showing you understand their victim-centered approach.

3

Highlight any experience with e-learning modules or instructional design, as this role involves creating visuals for training materials and the Digital Justice Hub.

4

Mention your proficiency with specific tools (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Figma, Tableau) and include examples of templates or style guides you’ve developed.

5

Research PEJ’s current projects (e.g., Justice Bootcamps, Digital Justice Hub) and reference them in your application to show genuine interest and initiative.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Emphasize your ability to translate complex legal/analytical content into accessible visuals, with specific portfolio examples.', 'Express alignment with PEJ’s victim-centered mission and your motivation to work in human rights/NGO sector.', 'Demonstrate your collaborative skills and experience working with subject matter experts or instructional designers.', 'Highlight your proficiency in design tools and your experience creating templates/style guides for consistency across materials.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review PEJ’s website and read about their Justice Bootcamps, Digital Justice Hub, and recent projects to understand their current work.
  • → Look into PEJ’s blog or news section for examples of their visual materials (if any) to gauge their current style and quality.
  • → Research the concept of 'victim-centered approach' in mass atrocities context to align your design philosophy with their values.
  • → Check PEJ’s social media channels (LinkedIn, Twitter) to see how they communicate visually and engage with their audience.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through your process for creating an infographic from a dense legal document—how do you ensure accuracy and clarity?
2 How do you maintain visual consistency across multiple projects and with remote collaboration?
3 Can you describe a time you worked with subject matter experts who had no design background? How did you ensure the visuals met their needs?
4 How would you approach designing visuals for an e-learning module on international criminal law for justice practitioners?
5 What design tools are you most proficient in, and how do you stay updated with industry trends?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic portfolio without examples of complex information visualization (e.g., only branding or social media graphics).
  • Failing to demonstrate understanding of PEJ’s mission—avoid applications that focus solely on design skills without connecting to their human rights work.
  • Overlooking the importance of consistency and templates; this role requires systematic thinking, so highlight your experience with style guides.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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