Graphic Designer

Managing Consultant at Salt - Specialising in permanent Marketing, Content and Digital roles (Middle East)

Graphic Designer (Retail)

Role Purpose

Support the Retail function in delivering best-in-class merchandise by designing compelling, guest centric products. This role is responsible for the design of multi category retail merchandise, signage, and packaging across the organisation's retail estate, ensuring consistency, creativity, and excellence in execution.

Key Responsibilities Design & Creative Development

• Create high quality visual assets that align with brand guidelines and enhance the customer experience.
• Develop concepts, sketches, prototypes, and final artwork for retail products and in store graphics.
• Ensure all designs meet production requirements and are optimised for manufacturing.
• Maintain consistency of visual identity across all retail touchpoints.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with internal teams including Retail, Marketing, Brand, Procurement, and Operations.
• Collaborate with external partners such as agencies, vendors, printers, and manufacturers.
• Ensure effective communication, timely follow up, and smooth coordination with all stakeholders.

Project & Workflow Management

• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, from concept to delivery.
• Ensure deadlines, quality standards, and brand expectations are met.
• Prepare and organise design files, production specifications, and artwork packages for vendors.
• Support the development of seasonal product ranges, limited edition items, and special event merchandise.

Quality & Brand Consistency

• Uphold brand guidelines across all creative outputs.
• Review samples and prototypes to ensure product accuracy and visual quality.
• Provide creative input to elevate the retail offer and improve product storytelling.
• Strong creative and conceptual design abilities.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Working knowledge of print processes, materials, and product manufacturing.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to interpret brand guidelines.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team oriented mindset.
• Ability to manage deadlines and work efficiently across concurrent projects.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field.
• Experience in retail, merchandise, consumer products, or similar design environments.
• Portfolio demonstrating multi category product design and brand aligned creative work.

Seniority level

• Mid Senior level

Employment type

• Full time

Job function

• Art/Creative and Design

Industries

• Marketing Services