Graphic Designer; Emirati Talent Job Abu Dhabi area,UAE/Dubai,Creative Arts/Media

Position: Graphic Designer (Emirati Talent)

The Graphic Designer is responsible for creating design solutions that have a high visual impact. The role involves listening to clients and understanding their needs before making design decisions. Their design are required for a huge variety of products and activities, such as websites, digital publishing, advertising, brochures, posters, product packaging, targeted materials, exhibitions and displays, corporate communications and corporate identity, e.g. giving organizations a visual ‘brand’.

The job may involve managing more than one design brief at a time and allocating the relevant amount of time according to the value of the job. Applying Creative Design based on a rough brief in a short period of time.

Possess a Bachelor Degree preferably in Art or Design Graphics.
Experience in HTML, CSS & Flash is an advantage.
Working knowledge of creating a design brief, illustrative sketches and Design Solution.
Understanding of the Design Development Life Cycle to produce a Design Solution.

Experience

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the Adobe design suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign etc.) and other image manipulation software.
Experience in developing design brief, illustrative sketches and layouts in a Design Development Life Cycle.
Experience with Video editing and photography

Language Skills

Must be able to read, write and understand English.

Duties and Responsibilities

Meeting clients or account managers to discuss the business objectives and requirements of the job.

Interpreting the client's business needs and developing a concept to suit their purpose.

Estimating the time required to complete the work and providing quotes for clients.

Developing design briefs by gathering information and data through research.

Thinking creatively to produce new ideas and concepts.

Using innovation to redefine a design brief within the constraints of cost and time.

Presenting finalized ideas and concepts to clients or account managers.

Working with a wide range of media, including photography and computer-aided design (CAD).

Proofreading to produce accurate and high-quality work.

Contributing ideas and design artwork to the overall brief.

Demonstrating illustrative skills with rough sketches.

Working on layouts and art working pages ready for print.

Keeping abreast of emerging technologies in new media, particularly design programs such as QuarkXPress, Free Hand, Illustrator, Fireworks, Photoshop, 3

Ds Max, Acrobat, Director, Dreamweaver and Flash.

Commissioning illustrators and photographers.

Working as part of a team with printers, copywriters, photographers, stylists, illustrators, other designers, account executives, web developers and marketing specialists.

In charge of the entire process of defining requirements, visualizing and creating graphics including illustrations, logos, layouts and photos.

To shape the visual aspects of websites, books, magazines, product packaging, exhibitions and more.

To support GAL Events planner /Communications team for any GAL events.

Other Factors

Ability to thrive in an ever-changing environment. Strong creative ideas and skills set.
Should should have a creative flair and strong ability to translate requirements into design
Utilize creative skills to help contribute to design decisions. Strong knowledge in gathering information and data through research & analysis in developing a design brief.
Strong knowledge on layouts and design art working pages ready for print.
Having high attention to detail on developing a brief and creating a design solution.
Creative in creating interactive design that can communicate the correct message to the audience.
Promote high-quality, intuitive and interactive design and ideas.
Strong interpersonal skill in a team-based environment.
Must have strong charismatic and delegating attributes.
Must work well with other departments.

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