Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer

Department - Marketing

Years of experience: Minimum 3 years of UAE experience

Overall purpose

As a graphic designer, you'll create eye-catching visuals and will need to be creative, flexible, and able to work well with others. You'll work on a variety of products and activities, such as websites, advertising banners, books, magazines, posters, flyers, brochures, exhibitions and displays, corporate communications, and corporate identity.

Working to a brief that has been agreed with the Digital Marketing Manager, COO, or other managers of the institution, you'll develop appropriate creative ideas and concepts.

The work demands creative flair, up-to-date knowledge of industry software, and a professional approach to time, costs, and deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborates with all employees, COO, and/or other project participants to understand assignment, audience, and intended message.

Creates original visual media that communicates the desired feeling or message in an engaging and unified way.

Chooses graphics, clip art, and stock photography as appropriate; may enhance choices with simple drawings.

Selects fonts for written copy; produces sample layout for approval by client or other project participants.

Prepares drafts of design work/flyers and provides samples to editorial or other appropriate staff or departments for review.

Revises projects as necessary based on collaborative feedback.

Consults with Digital Marketing Manager/Admission Head, and/or other team members as needed on complex or specialized projects.

Prepares print orders and assembly instructions upon notification of final approval.

Maintains records of billable project time as required.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite or other similar design software.

Organized with attention to detail.

Ability to work independently on assignments.

Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team.

Bachelor’s degree required; major or significant coursework in Art, Graphic Design, or related disciplines highly preferred.

Experience working with all major Adobe software, animation software, and other editing tools.

At least three years of related work experience highly preferred.

Experience in a college/school environment will be preferred.

Flexibility

Please note that given the need for flexibility to meet the changing requirements of the University, the duties and location of this post and the role of the post-holder may be changed after consultation. The balance of duties may vary over time and will be reviewed as part of the appraisal process.

Application Process

If you wish to apply for this job, please email your CV with your supporting statement to . If selected for an interview, you will hear from the HR Section.

University of Stirling

P.O.Box 41222

RAKEZ Academic Zone

Al Dhait South

Ras Al Khaimah

United Arab Emirates

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