Graphic Designer

Job description / Role

On behalf of our client we are looking for a freelance graphic designer.

JOB OBJECTIVES
Responsible for works on a variety of products and activities, such as websites, advertising, posters, brochures, exhibitions and displays, corporate communications and corporate identity, i.e. giving organizations a visual 'brand'. Required to work to a brief agreed with the company to develop creative ideas and concepts.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic:
• The appropriate media and style must be chosen to meet the company's objectives
• Contribute to PR and marketing advertisements with creative ideas and designs
• Create engaging and professional visuals that reflect client and their brand

Operational:
• Coordinate with marketing department to affirm marketing objectives, discuss effective creative solutions and ensure that brand bring the correct artwork to the company's information with high standards
• Producing creative output and ensuring compliance with brand guidelines and the company standards
• Prepare all graphic design activities that may serve as creative leader in marketing mix to the internal and external customer
• Designing, supporting and assisting sign makers for in-store communication and ensuring cost-efficient methods of developing and implementing
• Prepare in designing or modifying logos requested by the marketing/business unit along with other artworks, design and layouts according to the advertise briefs
• Prepare company’s presentations and provide technical & graphical assistance to the Support/ Business Unit in all jobs related to the company’s promotional events
• Responsible in coordinating the design, development and implementation of web pages, web-based applications and e-commerce activities
• Keep abreast of the latest design techniques, programs, etc. and continuously enrich your skills for self-development to contribute more towards the company’s growth and success

DIMENSIONS
• Creating reports and presentation
• Make prompt report to management regarding customers’ response to company’s products
• Analyse and report on marketing reviews monthly basis for successes and new opportunities

CHALLENGES
• Plan and execute deliverables under tight timelines
• Manage creative project scope to meet the company’s expectations
• Observing deadlines and achieving results

KEY COMPETENCIES

Technical Competencies
• Excellent IT skills, especially with design and photo-editing software
• Possession of creative flair, versatility, conceptual/visual ability and originality
• An understanding of the latest trends, digital marketing concepts, best practices and their role within a commercial environment
• Must be able to create designs that are artistically interesting and appealing to viewers

Behavioural Competencies
• Must be able to think of new approaches to communicating ideas to Management
• Excellent communication skills, Oral & Written (Arabic is an added advantage)
• Good presentation skills and the confidence to explain ideas to management and colleagues
• A flexible approach when working in a team

KEY INTERACTIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
• Act as internal web administrator that supervise the maintenance of edits, updates and announcements as and when required
• Must communicate with management, clients, customers, and other designers to ensure that their designs accurately reflect the desired message and effectively express information

Requirements

Education
• Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Art Design, Marketing or related discipline.

Skills/Training
• Graphic Design Skills, Layout Skills & Time Management skills.
• Effective networking skills
• Accuracy & Attention to detail

Experience
• At least 4+ years of experience in professional commercial design, preferably with a marketing or creative agency
• Experience with managing multiple, large-scale projects, company branding and designing artworks

About the Company

GG Selection is a search partner with an international presence, clients in diverse industries, and a network of talent for all levels of seniority and experience. We’re not limited by industry or geography, and we treat every brief and every client like the individual case it is — never making assumptions or taking anything for granted, and always tailoring our service to the needs we discover.