
Executive- Graphic Designer (UAE National only)
University Of Dubai
Job Title: Executive- Graphic Designer Department: Media & Marketing Communications
Supervisor: Manager, Media & Marketing Communications
Summary | Function:
Conceptualizes, designs, illustrates and produces in-house graphic and motion graphic design materials, including but not limited to:
- Print advertising (newspaper ads, circulars, flyers and direct mail pieces),
- Logo and new collateral development
- Corporate support materials (product packaging, informational brochures, university communications and special projects).
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develops concepts for and designs all UD’s collateral materials, including, ads, newsletters, flyers, invitations, catalogs, brochures, posters,…etc.
- Ensures established UD brand guidelines, company goals and objectives are met on every project
- Meets all deadlines set by the Director, Media & Marketing Communications
- Create the Website banners, ads and other online publications
- Design e-Newsletter layout
- Stay within budget for all pieces
- Manages and maintain graphic files, including UD logos, photos and art, as well as sponsor logos
- Work independently and cooperatively on multiple projects with marketing team, meeting deadlines and budget constraints, and scheduling project implementation based on workload, which may include five or more simultaneous projects
- Assists Marketing team with brainstorming, marketing and advertising strategies
- Works with UD staff to generate information and approvals for materials
- Maintains collateral archives
- Assists with special events set up and breakdown as needed
- Other duties as assigned
- Create and deliver motion graphics in various media including web, mobile,
- Creating and delivering motion graphics for various media
Qualifications:
- Experience quoting and managing print jobs, as well as working with printers
- Macintosh knowledge, good working knowledge of Quark Express, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, and experience with Microsoft Office
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Ability to handle multiple projects at once
- Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, art, or similar discipline
- Exceptional creativity and innovative design skills
- 5+ years experience (academic and professional) with design software, including Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Dreamweaver,
- Proven experience with graphic design, with a strong portfolio of work
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Organizational and time-management skills for meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Working knowledge of CSS3, HTML5, and JavaScript
- Staying up to date on the latest graphic design techniques
- Strong technical skills and proven ability to use a variety of software (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, 2D/3D animation, and INSERT PROGRAMS HERE)
UD offers a competitive package for successful candidates, which includes private medical health and life insurance plus end-of-service benefits. Candidates must send an up-to-date CV in addition to the names and contact details of three references with a letter of recommendation to the following address. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Mrs. Reem Saleh
HR Department
University Of Dubai
P.O. Box 14143, Dubai, UAE
Email: hrhelpdesk@ud.ac.ae