Branding Specialist - Corporate Design

ADNOC Abu Dhabi UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

ADNOC Group in Dubai seeks a seasoned Branding Specialist - Corporate Design to shape corporate branding, visual identity, and strategic communications across materials, campaigns and digital platforms.

The role emphasizes maintaining brand consistency, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and delivering high-impact design solutions for internal and external audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in graphic design, marketing, communications, or related field.
• 6+ years of professional branding and design experience with strong portfolio.
• Deep understanding of brand strategy, typography, layout and visual identity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement branding strategies aligned with corporate objectives.
• Create visual concepts for campaigns, materials, events, and digital channels.
• Maintain consistent branding standards across all communications.
• Translate complex ideas into clear, visually engaging outputs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on branding requirements.
• Provide direction to agencies, vendors, and internal teams.
• Review outputs for brand guideline compliance and quality.

Skills

Corporate branding

Brand strategy

Brand identity

Visual identity

Graphic design

Visual communication

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Creative Suite

Creative direction

Marketing materials

Corporate presentations

Digital design

Campaign design

Event branding

Brand guidelines

Brand governance

Typography

Layout design

Visual hierarchy

Creative concept development

Strategic communications

Marketing communications

Content visualization

Production management

Vendor management

Agency coordination

Market research

Brand performance analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Creative project management

Brand consistency

Communication design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design/Marketing/Communications

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Job Overview

Branding Specialist - Corporate Design Job Snapshot Role: Branding Specialist - Corporate Design Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Oil and Energy Function: Brand-Product Marketing Experience: Minimum 6 years Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview Branding Specialist - Corporate Design in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is an Oil and Energy opportunity with ADNOC Group focused on corporate branding, visual identity, creative design, brand governance, and strategic communications. The role develops branding strategies and high-impact visual solutions across marketing materials, presentations, digital platforms, campaigns, and corporate initiatives while ensuring consistent application of brand standards across internal and external communication channels.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Oil and Energy Function: Brand-Product Marketing Salary: 18000-28000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer. Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Branding Specialist helps shape how ADNOC is visually represented and experienced by employees, partners, stakeholders, and wider audiences. The position combines strategic brand development with hands-on creative execution, translating organizational priorities and complex business messages into clear, engaging, and visually compelling communication. The role safeguards brand consistency while encouraging innovation across campaigns, corporate materials, events, presentations, and digital channels. Its contribution supports stronger brand recognition, stakeholder engagement, communication effectiveness, and the consistent presentation of ADNOC 's corporate identity.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement branding strategies aligned with organizational objectives and corporate communication priorities.
• Create visual concepts and design solutions for campaigns, presentations, marketing materials, events, and digital channels.
• Maintain consistent application of corporate branding standards across internal and external communications.
• Translate complex business ideas into clear and visually engaging creative outputs.
• Collaborate with communications, marketing, business, and other cross-functional teams on branding requirements.
• Ensure branding initiatives reflect approved corporate positioning, messaging, and visual identity.
• Manage corporate branding activities associated with campaigns, events, and strategic communication programs.
• Provide creative direction for internal teams, agencies, designers, production suppliers, and other external partners.
• Review creative outputs and ensure compliance with brand guidelines before publication or production.
• Oversee production of branded materials and verify quality, accuracy, and visual consistency.
• Develop design concepts that improve brand visibility, engagement, and audience recognition.
• Conduct market and visual trend research to identify relevant developments in branding and communication design.
• Evaluate emerging creative approaches and recommend opportunities to strengthen the organization 's visual presence.
• Monitor branding campaigns and assess their effectiveness against defined communication objectives.
• Support development and implementation of strategic communication plans.
• Coordinate multiple branding and design projects while maintaining agreed timelines and quality requirements.
• Provide regular progress updates and activity reports to management.
• Develop presentation materials and visual communication assets for senior stakeholders when required.
• Facilitate workshops or awareness sessions that strengthen understanding of corporate branding standards.
• Support internal teams in applying visual identity principles correctly and consistently.
• Coordinate with departments to maintain consistency in brand messaging and visual execution.
• Manage relationships with external design agencies, production vendors, and specialist suppliers.
• Review supplier outputs and ensure contracted branding deliverables meet required quality standards.
• Engage with relevant stakeholders and audiences to strengthen understanding of organizational brand values.
• Support representation of the organization at industry events and professional networking activities.
• Collaborate with external agencies on brand campaigns, visual concepts, and communication initiatives.
• Continuously improve branding and design workflows to increase efficiency, quality, and responsiveness.
• Maintain high standards of creativity, innovation, accuracy, and professionalism across all design work.
• Ensure branding activities comply with applicable organizational policies, processes, and approval requirements.

Ideal Profile

The successful candidate should hold a Bachelor 's degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications, or a related discipline and have at least 6 years of professional experience in branding, graphic design, visual communication, or a closely related field. Strong experience delivering corporate branding projects, visual identity programs, communication campaigns and high-quality design materials is essential. Candidates should demonstrate a strong understanding of brand strategy, typography, layout, visual hierarchy, color, composition and communication design principles. Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign is required. The role also requires the ability to manage multiple assignments, provide creative direction, work effectively with agencies and vendors, and communicate branding requirements to both creative and non-creative stakeholders.

Skills Set

• Corporate branding
• Brand strategy
• Brand identity
• Visual identity
• Graphic design
• Visual communication
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Creative direction
• Marketing materials
• Corporate presentations
• Digital design
• Campaign design
• Event branding
• Brand guidelines
• Brand governance
• Typography
• Layout design
• Visual hierarchy
• Creative concept development
• Strategic communications
• Marketing communications
• Content visualization
• Design quality assurance
• Production management
• Vendor management
• Agency coordination
• Market research
• Brand performance analysis
• Stakeholder engagement
• Creative project management
• Brand consistency
• Communication design

Why Join Us

This opportunity combines strategic branding with hands-on creative work inside a major Oil and Energy organization with significant regional and international visibility. The role offers exposure to high-profile corporate communications, campaigns, events, digital platforms, and stakeholder-facing initiatives where strong visual identity directly supports organizational reputation. It is particularly suited to experienced branding professionals who want to influence how a large energy organization communicates its identity while working across strategy, design, campaigns, agency management, and corporate communications.

About the Company

ADNOC Group is one of the world 's leading energy producers and a major contributor to the growth and diversification of the United Arab Emirates. With a large international workforce and operations across the energy value chain, ADNOC relies on consistent corporate branding, clear communication, and strong visual identity to engage employees, partners, stakeholders, and audiences across multiple markets.