Graphic Designer

Job Description

Job Requisition ID:144281Established 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 Group?s 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 dayOverview of the Role:The role will be responsible creating portfolio on brand designs for campaigns and digital elements. Create graphic communications corporate branding and promotional messaging for B&Q across all stores as well as managing the technical detail of the in-house Print and Production Studio once available. Additionally support content design for the e-commerce websites, platforms, and touchpoints upon launchWhat you will do: Plan and develop comprehensive art and design for monthly Promotional in-store Ads in conjunction with Marketing and VM ManagerProduce graphic content in line with agreed design briefs for site changes/maintenance and new projects, including page layouts, email designs, social media, site graphics, banner ads and flash animationsWork with the Content Specialist to analyze effectiveness of content and continually optimize future designs. Use the appropriate colors and layouts for each graphicTest graphics across various mediaAmend designs after feedbackEnsure final graphics and layouts are visually appealing and in alignment with the principalMaintaining visual communication standard across all storesArt direction and production at all stages of work including pre-press checklist, print specification, print finishing?s, re-print of artworks and print material distribution to all store branchesMonitor installation of all promo materials during launch and to ensure all stores are consistent, uniform and on-time for launchof promotional activityWorking closely with the Marketing and Buying Team with all the relevant graphic/printed materialsCreate visual presentations for Product Branding, Organizational Identity and Corporate Communications (Info-graphics: Reports, Bulletin, Flyer, Catalogue & Newsletter)Corporate and Brand

• Promote Brand and Corporate Values throughout the team and the ways of working.
• Ensuring the relationship with Principals and partners is nurtured and established to build sustainable business partnerships.
• Compliance to Principal standard operating procedures, brand guidelines and relevant policies
• Regularly and proactively liaise with Principals on graphic design related activities and maintain good relationship

What equips you for the role:Education: Qualification in Graphic DesignMinimum Experience and Knowledge: 3-5 of working as a Graphic DesignerJob-Specific/Technical Skills required to complete the tasks:Using up-to-date working knowledge of all Adobe software including Illustrator, Photo Shop etc. and any 3D software relevant to job role, ensuring they are keeping abreast of emerging technologies in Print Media, production, and graphic designAbout Al-Futtaim RetailAl-Futtaim Retail has established itself as one of the leaders in Retail across the Middle East, Africa & Asia over the past 30 years. We have developed partnerships with some of the biggest and most respected Brands in the world including IKEA, ACE and Toys R Us in the Middle East and the Inditex Group of Brands (Zara, Mango, Bershka and P&B) across Asia. We are also one of the largest Global partners of Marks and Spencer?s in both regions with over 75 stores offering both fashion & food options.Most recently we have been responsible for bringing brands to the Middle East for the first time with the exciting launches of Watsons and B&Q and we aim to continue to be agile and adaptive to our markets with new launches and further development. For this to be possible we aim to recruit the best talent from all backgrounds who will continue to challenge and develop our diverse workforce which includes over 100 nationalities across 12 countries. Join us today and make a difference?

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