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Graphic Designer - Kidzania - Kuwait
KidZania, an award-winning concept, takes interactive entertainment and learning to an entirely new level by combining role playing with real life. Globally recognised for its unique blend of entertainment and education (edutainment), KidZania creates a fun children-centric city experience designed to educate and inspire children up to 14 years old - from arriving at the airport, to visiting a city centre, to exploring the city streets. KidZania replicates the real world in a safe and self-contained over 7,000 square metre children-sized city. As in the real world, children choose activities - such as being a police officer, doctor, journalist or a shopkeeper - and earn money which they can then spend or save. KidZania operates just like a real city complete with buildings, paved streets, vehicles, a functioning economy and recognisable destinations in the form of "establishments" sponsored and branded by leading multi-national and lo
cal brands. The facilities are designed to educate through experience, fostering the development of life skills, but from a children perspective - it's all about fun! Our staff are energetic, creative and committed to ensuring all visitors enjoy their time at the park. Above all, every employee is passionate about the land of cool kids: KidZania.
The Graphic Designer is responsible for the layout and visual appearance of marketing materials, contributing to the overall creative process and providing graphic design expertise to the team.
Specifically, you will be responsible for:
* Artwork development, producing effective visual solutions for corporate initiatives and accurate, high quality work on a range of media, within set deadlines
* Creating and maintaining excellent team and cross-functional working relationships, contributing to the sharing of best practice within the brand, division and across Alshaya
* Work cross-functionally with other teams and functions to ensure the efficient implementation of marketing initiatives.
Requirements
* 3-5 years direct experience in either an agency or corporate setting specifically working within graphic arts including designing layout, media setting, content & technical solutions
* College or university education within Graphic Art, Photography or a related field such as advertising. Adobe PhotoShop certification preferred
* Knowledge of various software packages including MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Desktop Publishing, QuarkXPress, Illustrator, Flash, Multimedia, Front Page, PDF, HTML, Macintosh based hardware/software systems and OS X.
The ideal candidate must be able to anticipate and analyse the needs of the business and produce creative solutions. You should also possess excellent communications skills, both verbal & written, as well as a high level of planning and organisation.
About the Company
As a leading international franchise operator, with nearly 90 of the world’s most recognised brands in its portfolio, Alshaya Group brings great shopping, dining, leisure and hospitality experiences to millions of customers across the Middle East & North Africa, Russia, Turkey, Europe and beyond.
Alshaya Group is a dynamic multinational business and family owned enterprise with a consistent record of growth and innovation. For 35 years, Alshaya has been a pioneering force in brand franchising, using its exceptional knowledge and experience to expand at pace.
Our portfolio of well-loved international brands includes Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle Outfitters, P.F. Chang’s, The Cheesecake Factory, The Body Shop, M.A.C, Victoria’s Secret, Boots, Pottery Barn, KidZania and, coming soon, Hampton by Hilton.
From one retail franchise store opened in Kuwait in 1983, Alshaya Group has consistently grown and diversified and today offers customers an unparalleled choice of brands across multiple sectors; Fashion & Footwear, Health & Beauty, Food, Optics, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings, Leisure & Entertainment, and Hotels. A diverse, skilled team of 53,000 people from 120 nationalities support more than 4,000 stores, cafes, restaurants and leisure destinations, a growing online business and a commitment to delivering great customer experiences.