Senior Packaging & Graphic Designer

Overview

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

• Packaging Design: Develop designs for new variants, line extensions, and multi-market adaptations.
• POSM Creation: Design headers, displays, shelf talkers, and trade toolkits.
• Artwork Delivery: Produce technically correct, press-ready artwork.
• Trend Leadership: Stay ahead of Western FMCG design trends and packaging innovations.
• Creative Execution: Balance bold creativity with structured, detail-oriented output in a high-speed environment.

Who We're Looking For

• 7+ years of packaging design experience (tobacco or premium FMCG).
• Proven expertise in POSM design and packaging adaptation.
• Mastery of Mac OSX, Adobe Creative Cloud, and artwork preparation.
• Fluent English speaker with clear, international communication skills.
• Sharp awareness of Western FMCG aesthetics and material innovation.
• Strong work ethic, independence, and excellent time management.
• Bonus: Arabic, Russian, or Chinese language skills.

Not a Fit If

• Your portfolio is primarily digital, social, or UI / UX design.
• You lack experience in tobacco print production standards.

What We Offer

• A strategic creative role in an international marketing team.
• Dubai HQ, full-time - work at the heart of our global operations.
• Opportunity to shape packaging across 70+ markets.
• 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.