Content Designer | Al Futtaim Automotive | Communication & Public Relations

Job Description

Job Requisition ID: [[153288]] Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the worlds most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Groups entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate. By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day Overview of the role: Looking for a graphic designer to create engaging and on-brand graphics for a variety of media (internal Com, website, social media, deck, event, outdoor) What you will do:Design implementation

• Creating the entire process of defining requirements, visualizing and creating graphics including illustrations, logos, layouts and photos. Being the one to shape the visual aspects of websites, books, magazines, product packaging, exhibitions and more.
• Graphics should capture the attention of those who see them and communicate the right message. For this, it needs to have a creative flair and a strong ability to translate requirements into design
• The main goal is to inspire and attract the target audience

Optimisation

• Study design briefs and determine requirements
• Schedule projects
• Improve the layouts of marketing/communication materials, website and other design elements
• Create and design various materials for print and digital collateral
• Conceptualize visuals based on requirements
• Prepare rough drafts and present ideas
• Develop illustrations, logos and other designs using software or by hand
• Use the appropriate colours and layouts for each graphic
• Work with copywriters to produce final design
• Test graphics across various media
• Amend designs after feedback
• Ensure final graphics and layouts are visually appealing and on-brand

Required Skills to be successful:

• Min. (5) years experience in same field
• Ability to use photoshop
• Social media experience
• Good communication skills

About the Team:You will be reporting to Head of Auto Corp Comms & PR and will be an individual contributorWhat equips you for the role:Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Degree in Design, Graphic Design, Industrial design or Fine Arts or related field is a plus
• Graphic Design Degree preferred

Minimum Experience and Knowledge: 5 years Job-Specific/Technical Skills required to complete the tasks:

• Proven graphic designing experience
• A strong portfolio of illustrations or other graphics
• Design software and technologies (such as InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Photoshop)
• Microsoft (Microsoft PowerPoint)
• Typography, Branding, Logo design
• A keen eye for aesthetics and details
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work methodically and meet deadlines

About Al-Futtaim Automotive A major division of the UAE-based Al-Futtaim Group of companies, Al-Futtaim Automotive is an industry leader with presence in 10 countries across the Middle East, Asia and Africa. Our core business activities at Al-Futtaim Automotive include distribution, manufacturing, leasing and aftersales, and we are firmly established as the regional representative of some of the worlds most iconic automotive brands: Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, Volvo and RAM. We are driven by a customer-centric approach, constantly pushing the boundaries on innovation, quality standards, and value-added service across our vast universe of customers - right from motoring enthusiasts to fleet operators to contractors. Our mission is to become the leader in custom-made mobility solutions by delivering nothing less than world-class omni-channel experiences. We channel our local expertise and global trust to deliver one of the most comprehensive portfolios of mobility products and solutions, from passenger cars to SUVs, electric vehicles to high-performance motorbikes, commercial vehicles to industrial & construction equipment. What keeps the company moving forward is a 9000-member strong team, with inspiring possibilities for growth, throughout the career path. This is Al-Futtaim Automotive and we empower talent to move forward.

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About Company

The Al-Futtaim Group is a large conglomerate based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.As a family-owned business, we take a long-term view in everything we do, because we believe that sustainable success requires uncompromising commitment.
That’s the reason why some of the world’s most admired and innovative brands from the USA, UK, Japan, Sweden, France, Germany and Switzerland – from sectors as diverse with each other as automotive, retail, real estate and finance – trust Al-Futtaim with their own reputation and commercial success since the 1930s.
And through our inherent customer-centric approach and relentless pursuit of perfection, we add significant value – connecting consumers in 20+ markets with these brands in contemporary, powerful, meaningful and emotional ways that create longstanding relationships based on loyalty and mutual trust.