Graphic Designer (3–6 Months Fixed-Term)

Working with us

Launched in 2004, Cognita is an extraordinary community of schools that span 20 countries and share one common purpose: to thrive in a rapidly evolving world. With over 100 schools in Europe and the US, the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia, Cognita employs more than 22,000 teaching and support staff in the care and education of over 100,000 students.

Together, Cognita schools provide a uniquely global education that goes beyond grades, developing academic excellence alongside adaptability, agency, and the positive attitudes that prepare young people to grow, thrive, and find success in a rapidly evolving world.

Job Overview

We are seeking a talented and experienced Graphic Designer to join our regional marketing team in Dubai for a 3–6 months fixed-term assignment.

This role will be pivotal in shaping the visual identity of Cognita Middle East, supporting both new school launches and our established GCC schools. The Graphic Designer will create and deliver high-quality design work, ensuring brand consistency and creative excellence.

You will collaborate closely with marketing colleagues, school teams, and external partners to bring campaigns and projects to life, delivering creative solutions that engage families and strengthen the reputation of our schools across the region.

What you’ll do

• Marketing Collateral: Design brochures, prospectuses, signage, event materials, social media visuals, and other assets to support school marketing and admissions.
• New School Launches: Lead the creative execution of branding and design deliverables for new schools, from concept to launch.
• Brand Consistency: Safeguard the integrity of Cognita and school brand identities across all touchpoints.
• Collaboration: Work closely with marketing colleagues, school teams, and external agencies to deliver compelling creative solutions on time and to brief.
• Innovation & Trends: Stay up to date with design trends, tools, and technologies to ensure our creative output remains fresh and effective.

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, Visual Communication, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ professional experience in graphic design, preferably within an agency or in-house marketing team.
• Strong portfolio showcasing a range of design work across digital and print.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Excellent eye for detail, typography, and layout.
• Strong project management skills, with ability to handle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative mindset with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to travel within the UAE and occasionally across the GCC as required.

If you are driven by challenge and aspire to make a lasting impact, we invite you to apply for this 3–6 months fixed-term position and be a key player in shaping the future of Cognita Middle East.

Cognita is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers, and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.