Ref: RP714-7099

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Job Summary

The Graphic Designer for Queen Elizabeth II is responsible to develop design briefs and thinks creatively to produce new ideas and concepts. Your graphics should capture the attention of those who see them and communicate the right message. For this, you need to have a creative flair and a strong ability to translate requirements into design.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

PLANNING & ORGANIZING:

Your 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. Typical activities include:

- Liaise with other departments to determine their requirements and budget
- Manages proposals from typesetting through to design, print and production
- Works with other departments, briefing and advising them with regard to design style, format, print production and timescales
- Develops concepts, graphics and layouts for product illustrations, logos, and websites
- Determines size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and font style and size
- Prepares rough drafts of material based on an agreed brief
- Reviews final layouts and suggesting improvements if required
- Liaise with external printers on a regular basis to ensure deadlines are met and material is printed to the highest quality

OPERATIONS:

- Meets along with the Marketing and Communication manager with other departments to discuss the business objectives and requirements of the job
- Interprets the business needs and developing a concept to suit the purpose required
- Estimates the time required to complete the work
- Proofreads to produce accurate and high-quality work
- Contributes ideas and design artwork to the overall brief
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Demonstrates illustrative skills with rough sketches
- Works on layouts and art working pages ready for print
- Keeps abreast of emerging technologies in new media, particularly design programs such as InDesign, QuarkXPress, FreeHand, Illustrator, Photoshop, 3ds Max, Acrobat, Director, Dreamweaver and Flash;
- Develops interactive design
- Works as part of a team with printers, copywriters, photographers, stylists, illustrators, other designers, account executives, web developers and marketing specialists.
- Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment.
- Implements activities to support brand management process and development across a multi-brand estate.
- Adapts marketing material to meet local market needs
- Assists in coordinating the preparation of the departmental annual budget
- Assists in monitoring and controlling departmental costs on an ongoing basis to ensure performance against budge
- Competes against a standard of excellence by setting high performance standards and pursuing aggressive goals
- Demonstrates an interest in and an understanding of issues relevant to your department and hotel and keep your knowledge up to date, including legislative information
- Demonstrates an understanding of competitors' major strengths and weaknesses
- Establishes and interprets key performance indicators to manage the business, consistently takes into accounts financial implications of business decisions and recommendations
- Has a broad knowledge of how the business is run, focuses on the major factors necessary to ensure that the business is successful and profitable
- Diagnoses problems and thoroughly analyze information to guide decision making.
- Evaluates and assimilates critical information when reaching conclusions and make logical, competent

ADMINISTRATION:

- He/she is also responsible to keep a smooth information flow inside the hotel, i.e. to update department heads and staff about all concerning news of the hotel and the hotel chain.
- In performing these duties he/she shall at all times maintain good relations with his/her supervisor, the Department Heads and supervisors as well as with the local authorities and other key persons.
- Extensive experience in all aspects of developing and maintaining marketing strategies to meet organizational objectives.
- Strong understanding of customer and market dynamics and requirements.
- Willingness to travel and work in a global team of professionals.
- Proven ability to oversees all marketing, advertising and promotional staff and activities. Demonstrate ability to interact and cooperate with all company employees.
- Build trust, value others, communicate effectively, drive execution, foster innovation, focus on the customer, collaborate with others, solve problems creatively and demonstrate high integrity.
- Maintain professional internal and external relationships that meet company core values.
- Proactively establish and maintain effective working team relationships with all support departments.
- Works in harmony with all staff and executives, manage pr subjects of the hotel; Journalists, Officials, local community, Corporate Public Relations MH&R
- All MH&R PR material

Requirements

Work Experience

- Minimum of 3 years as a graphic designer/ graphic artist.
- Requires general computer skills and basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Must possess outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and administrative skills, as well as excellent attention to detail.
- Experienced in InDesign, QuarkXPress, FreeHand, Illustrator, Photoshop, 3ds Max, Acrobat, Director, Dreamweaver and Flash;
- Previous work experience in hospitality is an advantage

Queen Elizabeth II

The iconic Queen Elizabeth (QE2) Dubai's first and only floating hotel is a 497 room hotel and one-of-a-kind entertainment destination, rich in History where the past is relived in the luxury of today.

The Guest experience is a true British Heritage and history with a visit to one of the world's most celebrated ocean liners, now permanently docked in the new marina at Dubai's Port Rashid in the UAE.

The property is in close proximity to some of Dubai's attractions including the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and the Dubai World Trade Centre. The Queen Elizabeth 2 shares a neighborhood with some of Dubai's other cultural gems including the Gold Souk, Dubai Creek and the Etihad Museum. The nearest airport is Dubai International Airport, 8 km from the accommodation.

Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor's limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality.

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About the Company

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Graphic Designer salaries in UAE

Average monthly compensation
AED 6,000

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