Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology)

Graphic Designer

Competitive Tax-free Salary

Job Location: Saudi Arabia

Job Type: Non-Academic

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is a major new graduate university focused on becoming a leader in science and technology research and graduate education. Located near Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the university’s coastline campus on the Red Sea features high-quality residences, extensive recreational facilities and beach, a multicultural environment, and a high quality of life for employees and their families.

Job Summary

To lead and manage the in-house design team. To insure that external and internal marketing and communications materials for the University (printed publications and web/multimedia projects) are designed, prepared and delivered in a timely fashion – often under tight deadlines – to the highest possible standards in customer service, quality and consistency, enforcing and sustaining the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology’s reputation and brand visually, in line with the strategic direction of the University.

Major Responsibilities

• Provide clear and consistent design advice and services across the University, which reinforce and strengthen the University brand, based on objectives outlined in strategic brand and marketing plans.

• Proficient with Mac software applications: primarily QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop, illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, as well as Microsoft Work and PowerPoint.

• Prioritizing individual and team projects through to delivery with excellent customer service and communication: delegating tasks and projects, liaising with team members and internal clients, preparing and overseeing high quality and consistent artwork.

• Creative problem solving and excellent conflict resolution skills, pro-active, assertive, solutions oriented approach; negotiation, presentation and influencing skills.

• Working closely with teams to refine procedures/processes, building.

• Managing needs of design team; personal and career development reviews, ability to lead, coach, supervise and provide motivation for team.

• Develop and implement new logos and visual identifiers, templates, posters, brochures, promotional items, reports, etc.

• Work closely with the branding specialist to design internal and external branding.

• Ensure overall consistency and compliance with brand guidelines in the development and implementation of all branded materials.

• Guide the team of designers to perform.

• Maintain design excellence within deadline driven environment.

• Design and support the University web presence, emphasizing user accessibility.

• Perform other related duties, as assigned.

Organization: Communications

Division: Branding, Marketing & Publication Svcs

Technical Skills

• Web design experience would be an asset.

• 3D design experience, exhibition Booth Design Experience, Events Design Experience.

Non-Technical Skills or Attributes

• Ability to maintain job related, social, organizational and ethical norms.

• An awareness of the importance of confidentiality and the ability to differentiate public from confidential information. Able to maintain strict confidentiality when necessary.

• Develops positive working relationships with students / staff / customers, identifies and seeks to meet their needs. Is courteous, patient, pleasant and helpful with people’s concerns; takes actions to accommodate people’s needs whenever possible. Treats them as first priority and actively seeks to improve service.

• Ability to adapt and work effectively within a variety of situations, and with various individuals or groups.

• Pays attention to detail and initiates self-checking procedures; ensures high levels of accuracy and consistent quality. Monitors quality and devises systems to support continuous improvement.

Requirements

Required Education:

Bachelor’s degree specializing in Art, Design or related fields.

Required Experience:

At least 6 years of directly related experience in commercial Art, preferably in a high volume environment.

About the Company

Established in 2009, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is a graduate-level research university located on the shores of the Red Sea in Saudi Arabia. KAUST is dedicated to advancing science and technology through interdisciplinary research, education and innovation. Curiosity-driven and goal-oriented research is conducted by students, faculty, scientists and engineers to address the world’s pressing scientific and technological challenges related to food, water, energy and the environment.

The University currently educates and trains over 900 master’s and doctoral students supported by an academic community of 150 faculty members, 400 postdocs and 300 research scientists. With 100 nationalities working and living at KAUST, the University brings together people and ideas from all over the world.

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