Graphic Designer

Location: Abu Dhabi

Job Type: Full-Time

Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree.

Job Description:

• Design and produce high-quality visual assets, including illustrations, logos, layouts, photography treatments, and visual content for websites, publications, marketing materials, and digital platforms.
• Execute a wide range of graphic design tasks such as infographics, layout design, digital artwork, print-ready materials, and basic scanning and image processing.
• Develop creative concepts and visual solutions for marketing, advertising, and institutional campaigns in alignment with brand objectives.
• Translate design briefs and functional requirements into effective, visually compelling designs.
• Conceptualize and develop visuals that adhere to AAU’s brand identity and visual guidelines.
• Prepare initial design concepts, mockups, and rough drafts, and present ideas clearly to stakeholders.
• Select appropriate color palettes, typography, and layouts to ensure visual consistency and clarity.
• Collaborate closely with the Public Relations team and relevant internal departments to deliver final design outputs.
• Adapt designs to multiple formats, sizes, and platforms, including print, digital, and social media channels.
• Prepare and finalize artwork for professional printing, ensuring technical accuracy and quality standards.
• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks effectively, and meet established deadlines.
• Revise and refine designs based on feedback while maintaining creative integrity and brand consistency.
• Ensure all final graphics and layouts are visually engaging, professional, and fully aligned with institutional branding.
• Organize, maintain, and archive design files systematically for efficient access and reuse.
• Stay updated with design trends, tools, and best practices relevant to institutional and digital communication.
• Familiarity with AI-powered design tools as a supportive element in idea generation, concept development, and workflow optimization.

General Conditions& Required Skills

• Design and produce high-quality visual assets, including illustrations, logos, layouts, photography treatments, and visual content for websites, publications, marketing materials, and digital platforms.
• Execute a wide range of graphic design tasks such as infographics, layout design, digital artwork, print-ready materials, and basic scanning and image processing.
• Develop creative concepts and visual solutions for marketing, advertising, and institutional campaigns in alignment with brand objectives.
• Translate design briefs and functional requirements into effective, visually compelling designs.
• Conceptualize and develop visuals that adhere to AAU’s brand identity and visual guidelines.
• Prepare initial design concepts, mockups, and rough drafts, and present ideas clearly to stakeholders.
• Select appropriate color palettes, typography, and layouts to ensure visual consistency and clarity.
• Collaborate closely with the Public Relations team and relevant internal departments to deliver final design outputs.
• Adapt designs to multiple formats, sizes, and platforms, including print, digital, and social media channels.
• Prepare and finalize artwork for professional printing, ensuring technical accuracy and quality standards.
• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks effectively, and meet established deadlines.
• Revise and refine designs based on feedback while maintaining creative integrity and brand consistency.
• Ensure all final graphics and layouts are visually engaging, professional, and fully aligned with institutional branding.
• Organize, maintain, and archive design files systematically for efficient access and reuse.
• Stay updated with design trends, tools, and best practices relevant to institutional and digital communication.
• Familiarity with AI-powered design tools as a supportive element in idea generation, concept development, and workflow optimization.
• 2-4 Years’ experience in: (2D) Designing , (3D) Designing (an advantage).
• • Design software and technologies (such as Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere & After Effects).
• Strong computer proficiency and ability to work efficiently across digital platforms.
• Solid understanding of preparing artwork for both digital use and professional printing.
• Familiarity with AI-powered design tools used to support creative processes and enhance productivity.
• Arabic proficiency is required; professional working knowledge of English is preferred.
• A proven and relevant portfolio demonstrating creative, digital, and institutional design work is mandatory.