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Expert in Graphic Design and experienced in brand visual identity and brand building.
Responsibility: Implementation of creative briefs into concept, design and final artwork.
Fulfillment of creative jobs from presentation till production preparation.
Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams in a collaborative, teamwork environment.
Using a wide range of media, including photography and computer aided design.
Expert in Adobe Design Suite.
Expert in Adobe Photoshop.
Expert in Adobe illustrator .
3D Max is advantage.
Expert in Flash Design.
3 years minimum experience.
Smart, Creative, Hard Working, and innovative.
Fluent English is a MUST and Arabic is preferred.
Skills
Photoshop
Illustrator
In-Design
Creative Designs
Education
Artist or Graphic Design
Company Profile
Al Ain Mall, located in Al Ain City at the heart of the Al Kuwaitat district, has become an indivisible part of its identity with unchallenged supremacy for past 10 years.
Middleweight graphic designer wanted. Looking for an experienced and qualified designer, with a portfolio in publishing and print media. To work in design dept. with the Art Director and Junior Designer, creating page layouts, creative pitches and conceptualisation, for both print and digital. You must have graphic design qualifications and work experience from either Europe, South Africa, New Zealand, Australia or America. Fluent in Adobe packages, such as CS5/PSD and know how to prep files for print. Willing to multi-task on projects and get stuck in. Accepting overseas applicants, with relocation package to Dubai! Two year contract. Tax free. Applicants should send their CVs, samples of work and professional passport photo to the following email address: kirsten@leadingbrandspublishing.com Please keep all emails under 3MB. Subject Line: Graphic Designer
www.leadingbrandspublishing.com
Brief Posting Description:
Purpose of Job:
The position produces visual solutions to the communication needs of AAW using a mix of creative skills and commercial awareness including imaginative flair, awareness of current fashions in the visual arts, working knowledge of the latest computer packages and an understanding of costs and time limits. All of which impacts the designs he/she is required to produce in order to increase company profit margins, more informed and persuaded customers through his/her graphic designs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Creates computer-aided or manual designs, concepts and sample lay-outs based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts including familiarity with types and sizes of production materials such as stickers, signage, plastic, etc.
- Develops and proofreads graphics and photograph lay-outs for product illustrations, AAW-required logos/designs and internet websites
- Determines sizes and arrangements of illustrative material copy, and selects appropriate style and size types
- Uses computer software to draw new images and assemble final lay-outs for printer like charts, illustrations and other artworks
- Meets with AAW departments to discuss and interpret needed lay-out designs/artworks and confer with them and the Marketing Manager his/her rough sketches and make necessary changes as required
- Keeps self abreast of emerging technologies in new media and design programs such as 3D Studio, Photoshop, Quark Express, Free-Hand Illustrator, Acrobat, Director, Dreamweaver, Flash, etc.)
- Performs other tasks as delegated by his/her Line Manager
Skills
Professional Background / Years of experience:
2-3 years experience in a production house; 3D graphic illustrations
Bilingual - Arabic & English
Job Competencies and Levels:
Functional: (Required Skills / Knowledge)
- General MS Office Knowledge
- Advertising / Media Comms. / Telemarketing
- Graphic Design Software Use
- Multi-Tasking
- Safety & Security Standards / Procedure Awareness & Control
Behavioral:
- Attention To Detail
- Initiative
- Interactive Communication
- Customer Service Focus
- Teamwork and Cooperation
Education
Degree in Fine Arts & Architecture; Certificates in AutoCAD, 3D Studio, etc.
Company Profile
The business of our company started in 1918 immediately after the First Word War, flourished after he second Word War right after the oil discovery in Kuwait. AAW Was developed and recognized later on as one of the major trading companies in the country, with its official registration in the Ministry of Commerce and industry on 20 February 1956. Since then, our company has experience an impressive growth and has encompassed principal activities in the following segments: • Consumer Goods • Pharmaceutical - Wholesale and Retail • Real Estate • Home and Office Furniture and Carpets • Kitchen Appliances • Premium Home Appliances • Outdoor Products and Retail • Sports Apparel and Lifestyle Procter & Gamble products, and leading brands such as Hoffman La Rosch, Siemens, Basset, Century Furniture, Bosch, Nolte Kitchens, Jansport, Eastpak, The Athlete's Foot, Curves Fitness Center amongst others are all part of our portfolio. With more than 1,200 employees, we continue to actively engage in developing new areas of expansion while diversifying our range of value products and services.
Prepares work to be accomplished by gathering information and materials.
Plans concept by studying information and materials.
Illustrates concept by designing rough layout of art and copy regarding arrangement, size, type size and style, and related aesthetic concepts.
Obtains approval of concept by submitting rough layout for approval.
Prepares finished copy and art by operating typesetting, printing, and similar equipment; purchasing from vendors.
Prepares final layout by marking and pasting up finished copy and art.
Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment.
Completes projects by coordinating with outside agencies, art services, printers, etc.
Maintains technical knowledge by attending design workshops; reviewing professional publications; participating in professional societies.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Expert Knowledge of other Microsoft office products i.e. excel, word, Power Point etc..
Skills
Graphic Design Skills, Layout Skills, Creative Services, Customer Focus, Creativity, Flexibility, Attention to Detail, Deadline-Oriented, Desktop Publishing Tools, Acute Vision, Handles Rejection
The technical skills to use design software programs such as Photoshop or Quark Xpress
The Role:
About Company
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Must have a degree in Commercial Art and ad agency experience with expertise in usage of relevant software.