Senior Graphic Designer

About MAKE

MAKE is a dynamic and innovative creative environment that fosters education, collaboration and community through maker culture. We’re seeking a Senior Graphic Designer who will bring exceptional visual design skills to a wide range of print and digital communication projects, helping us communicate our mission through compelling, on-brand creative work.

Job Purpose

To drive creative output across a range of innovative projects and communication campaigns, with a strong background in visual design and demonstrated expertise in both print and digital communication.

The role is responsible for maintaining brand consistency, developing high-quality creative assets, and supporting marketing, community, and operational initiatives through impactful visual storytelling.

Key Responsibilities

Brand Management & Visual Design

• Maintain and evolve MAKE’s brand guidelines.

• Ensure consistency of visual language across all platforms and departments.

• Lead internal brand reviews and visual alignment workshops when required.

• Secure a consistent brand appearance according to MAKE’s corporate identity guidelines across all published media and content.

• Visually optimize company pages within social media platforms to increase visibility, brand awareness, and online reputation in line with branding guidelines.

Marketing & Communication Collateral

• Design marketing collateral including posters, flyers, brochures, reports, and presentations.

• Design corporate material such as PowerPoint presentations, packaging, labelling, collateral, signage, and any other branded material.

• Design and format documents and forms used in operations, education, and community programming.

• Develop newsletter layouts and campaign visuals in collaboration with the Comms and Community Lead.

Social Media & Content Creation

• Create engaging, brand-consistent content for social media including posts, stories, templates, and animations.

• Create relevant, original, high-quality content (photos, videos, graphics) that builds meaningful connections and encourages community engagement.

• Together with the Comms and Community Lead, coordinate visual content creation and campaign design to support organizational activities.

• Identify and improve organizational knowledge in creating content to support communications and social media.

Photography, Media & Documentation

• Document classes, events, and maker projects with a clear and natural style.

• Edit and archive media for ongoing use in content and documentation.

• Maintain MAKE’s image bank and support visual storytelling needs.

Environmental Branding & Facility Design

• Lead branding for the MAKE facility including environmental graphics, signage, retail space layouts, and packaging.

• Coordinate with vendors or installers to deliver spatial branding elements.

Collaboration & Project Management

• Work closely with the Comms and Community Lead to align messaging and visual tone.

• Guide and support freelance designers or junior team members when necessary.

• Manage timelines and version control for all design outputs.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Direct Manager.

Marketing Channels & Campaign Support

The role supports visual content development across multiple marketing channels including:

• Facebook

• Twitter

• Instagram

• YouTube

• Snapchat

• LinkedIn

• Other channels as required by operations

Together with the Comms and Community Lead, create artwork to support:

• Product Development

• Education & Featured Classes

• Facilities & Equipment

• Youth and STEAM Programming

• Monthly and Seasonal Offers

• Makerspace News

• Holidays / Opening Hours

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Degree in Design, Mass Communication, Fine Arts, or related field is preferred.

Work Experience

• 3–5 years of experience in lead designer roles or previous senior designer experience.

Knowledge & Technical Skills

• Proficiency in design software and technologies such as:

  • Adobe InDesign

  • Illustrator

  • Photoshop

  • Figma

  • After Effects

  • Fluency in Arabic and English is preferred.

Competencies & Skills

• Strong eye for aesthetics and attention to detail.

• Ability to effectively communicate information and ideas visually.

• Understanding of social media platforms and how to create visual content tailored to each platform.

• Positive attitude, customer-oriented mindset, and strong multitasking and organizational ability.

• Ability to identify potential risks or negative situations and apply conflict resolution principles.

• Experience in content development and marketing material design following corporate brand guidelines.

• Ability to quickly learn new software applications.

Why Join Us?

At MAKE, you'll be part of a vibrant, mission-driven team passionate about education, creativity, and community engagement. You'll have the opportunity to lead meaningful visual campaigns, influence brand evolution, and help tell the stories that shape our community.