Senior Packaging & Graphic Designer

GTI is Hiring: Senior Packaging Designer.

(In-House Role - Dubai HQ).

Join a global tobacco company driving packaging innovation across 70+ international markets.

About the Role:

GTI is seeking a Senior Packaging Designer to join our in-house marketing team in Dubai. This full-time role is dedicated to creating world-class packaging and trade marketing visuals (POSM) for our tobacco brands.

You’ll work in a marketing-led environment under strong creative direction, partnering with commercial and legal teams to adapt global concepts into locally compliant, premium visuals. Please note: this is an on-site position only (no remote or hybrid options).

Your Mission:

Packaging Design: Develop designs for new variants, line extensions, and multi-market adaptations.

POSM Creation: Design headers, displays, shelf talkers, and trade toolkits.

Artwork Delivery: Produce technically correct, press-ready artwork.

Trend Leadership: Stay ahead of Western FMCG design trends and packaging innovations.

Creative Execution: Balance bold creativity with structured, detail-oriented output in a high-speed environment.

Who We’re Looking For:

7+ years of packaging design experience (tobacco or premium FMCG).

Proven expertise in POSM design and packaging adaptation.

Mastery of Mac OSX, Adobe Creative Cloud, and artwork preparation.

Fluent English speaker with clear, international communication skills.

Sharp awareness of Western FMCG aesthetics and material innovation.

Strong work ethic, independence, and excellent time management.

Bonus: Arabic, Russian, or Chinese language skills.

Not a Fit If:

Your portfolio is primarily digital, social, or UI/UX design.

You lack experience in tobacco print production standards.

What We Offer:

A strategic creative role in an international marketing team.

Dubai HQ, full-time - work at the heart of our global operations.

Opportunity to shape packaging across 70+ markets.

The chance to influence packaging that stands out in highly competitive retail environments.

How to Apply:

Send your CV and PDF portfolio (max 20MB) with the subject line:

“Application - Senior Packaging Designer / Dubai”.

Only portfolios showcasing real-world packaging designs will be considered.

Full-Time