Ref: OP149-19

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

- Provide the strategic direction for the department in advancing the organization to its potential.
- Inspiring creativity throughout all design work ensuring that all design work is completed to the highest standard.
- Line management of the design team. Overseeing the personal design of all team members including performance appraisals and monitoring succession planning.
- Developing the structure of the design department to encompass smaller areas that will maximize the potential and expertise within the department.
- Being the point of contact in situations where a high level perspective is required on the strategic direction.
- Conformity to brand strategy defined by the company.
- Ensuring that suitable communication/update is being provided by the Design team on project status.
- Ensure an up-to-date industry knowledge. Must have a solid understanding of the competitive marketplace. Review projects to ensure they are aligned with the market and also appropriately differentiated.
- With strategic marketing campaigns, you will be required to design the graphical execution/interpretation of the campaign for approval to management before asking the team to apply it to the many deliverables
- Prepare presentations when required.
- Continuously look at existing communication/messaging for improvement or refresher campaign.
- Receive briefs from Sales & Marketing Director, Brand Marketing Managers and Communication Manager to filter down to the team.
- Comply with deadlines as set out by the various departments.
- Perform Ad Hoc duties as required by the operational needs.

Requirements

- Degree in Graphic Design with relevant software knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite(Photoshop, Illustrator,In Design) / CorelDraw
- 7+ years of experience
- Arabic is required
- Prior experience of handling a team not less than 3 employees

About the Company

Novo Cinemas is home to the most innovative entertainment experiences in the GCC, offering each visitor A Great Time Out since 2014. We are one of the largest cinema chains in the Middle East because we push boundaries, pioneer change, and consistently strive for the "new". We began our legacy by introducing the region to such evolutionary technologies as the largest IMAX with Laser in the MENA region, online booking, e-kiosks and the first cinema-dedicated mobile app.

Novo Cinemas takes pride in showcasing the latest viewing technology, being acknowledged as the regional leader in cinema innovation when bestowed with the Most Innovative Cinema award at ComiCon ME 2017. This award is a testament to our dedication to providing customers with the most state-of-the-art movie-going experiences possible.

Our theaters are cinematic experience hubs creating lasting memories for every customer. Novo brings movies to life, letting guests choose from 2D, 3D, 4D, IMAX with Laser, ATMOS and luxury 7-Star VIP suites for their comfort. Supporting the in-theatre entertainment are bespoke gourmet menus, the latest trends in cinema snacks including frozen popcorn, fresh crepes and healthy treats. We are committed to providing every community with a personalized and outstanding entertainment experience placing cinema-goers at the forefront. Known as a destination for regional premieres, we are proud to host the most anticipated preview screenings. In addition to blockbuster releases, Novo offers corporate and private group bookings as well as alternative content such as live boxing, cricket and football matches and the performing arts. Films can be as informative as they are entertaining and Novo's commitment to education is reflected in our wide range of stunning IMAX documentary films available for private school bookings.

There are currently 158 screens across the GCC, ongoing expansion will see our numbers grow to over to 220 screens in more than 20 cinemas in four markets by 2019. Novo Cinemas. A Great Time Out! www.novocinemas.com

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