Graphic Designer

Job Description

The Graphic Designer is responsible for developing and transferring ideas, concepts, and designs into corporate as well as marketing collateral including promotional displays, marketing brochures and website layouts for existing and future projects; in addition to develop distinctive presence and creating visual designs.

Skill Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree with specialization in graphic design, a higher diploma is a plus
5+ years’ experience in a similar field
Prior experience in advertising, web design, animation and has experience in branding and rebranding
Familiar with Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop programs
Knowledge of AutoCAD program is an added value Written and Spoken English is essential, Arabic is preferred
Both Written and Spoken English is essential, Arabic is preferred

Responsibilities

Understand the creative and business needs to determine the presentation of illustrative material and copy in order to design rough layout of art and copy regarding arrangement, size, type size and style, and related aesthetic concepts
Develop innovative ideas and themes in graphical form for corporate and project requirements
Prepare graphics and layouts for all visual communication material such as branding, advertisements, and marketing collaterals
Create advertising designs, web designs, and sample layouts based on knowledge of layout principles and design concepts
Design all communication material for indoor and outdoor usage, in addition to for soft and hard copies of communication and marketing material
Research and keep abreast of the latest designs, market trends, developments in IT and preferences of the customers
Identify specifications and material for all print collaterals
Oversee the printing needs of communication material as per specifications and corporate guidelines, and coordinate between internal stakeholders and external vendors
Work closely with Communication Manager to ensure that the content on the designs are well written and are in line with the company's communication strategy
Coordinate with agencies and vendors for efficient execution of promotional activities, marketing events and production of collaterals; Work with them to design and innovate forthcoming campaigns/events and promotional material to ensure timely delivery and quality
Maintain records of marketing expenses, agency fees and regularly update management on budget expenditure and overall costs
Ensure that campaign designs are conceptualized on time in order to procure collateral for corporate or project marketing materials, advertisements etc.
Ensure adherence to the corporate brand guidelines (branding layout and display, media preference, media buying/planning norms, etc.) in all marketing initiatives
Support the Marketing and Communications Managers in identifying vendors for specific services and develop long-term relationships on behalf of URC
Support development in illustrating and designing floorplans as well as visual and architect materials
Support all URC departments with graphic design, presentations and printing
Source vendors for gifts and giveaways for corporate and specific URC projects
Assist corporate communication with company events through planning, organizing and execution
Perform other responsibilities and tasks as required or as directed by the AVP – Marketing
Strive to achieve the highest levels of proficiency on all competencies and skills required to perform the role
Set performance goals in the beginning of the year after discussion with his/her direct manager and ensures that the goals are achieved during the year

JOB DETAIL

Graphic Designer

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