GTI is Hiring: Senior Packaging Designer.
(In-House Role - Dubai HQ).
Join a global tobacco company driving packaging innovation across 70+ international markets.
About the Role:
GTI is seeking a Senior Packaging Designer to join our in-house marketing team in Dubai. This full-time role is dedicated to creating world-class packaging and trade marketing visuals (POSM) for our tobacco brands.
You’ll work in a marketing-led environment under strong creative direction, partnering with commercial and legal teams to adapt global concepts into locally compliant, premium visuals. Please note: this is an on-site position only (no remote or hybrid options).
Your Mission:
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Packaging Design: Develop designs for new variants, line extensions, and multi-market adaptations.
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POSM Creation: Design headers, displays, shelf talkers, and trade toolkits.
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Artwork Delivery: Produce technically correct, press-ready artwork.
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Trend Leadership: Stay ahead of Western FMCG design trends and packaging innovations.
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Creative Execution: Balance bold creativity with structured, detail-oriented output in a high-speed environment.
Who We’re Looking For:
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7+ years of packaging design experience (tobacco or premium FMCG).
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Proven expertise in POSM design and packaging adaptation.
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Mastery of Mac OSX, Adobe Creative Cloud, and artwork preparation.
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Fluent English speaker with clear, international communication skills.
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Sharp awareness of Western FMCG aesthetics and material innovation.
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Strong work ethic, independence, and excellent time management.
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Bonus: Arabic, Russian, or Chinese language skills.
Not a Fit If:
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Your portfolio is primarily digital, social, or UI/UX design.
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You lack experience in tobacco print production standards.
What We Offer:
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A strategic creative role in an international marketing team.
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Dubai HQ, full-time - work at the heart of our global operations.
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Opportunity to shape packaging across 70+ markets.
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The chance to influence packaging that stands out in highly competitive retail environments.
How to Apply:
Send your CV and PDF portfolio (max 20MB) with the subject line:
“Application - Senior Packaging Designer / Dubai”.
Only portfolios showcasing real-world packaging designs will be considered.