Design Manager (UAEN Talent Pool)

Dubai World Trade Centre; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading event management company in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a creative professional to guide design direction and manage project processes from conception to completion. This role requires strong communication skills and a solid grasp of design principles using software like Photoshop and Illustrator. Ideal candidates will have 5-7 years of experience in relevant design fields and demonstrate an ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards. Competitive salary and supportive work environment offered.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in scenic, event, architectural or retail design.
• Ability to deliver under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects.
• Strong command of spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Provide design direction and structural advice to the design team.
• Manage the design process from pitch to project completion.
• Promote the agency's services confidently.

Skills

Creative thinking

Project management

2D Graphic Creation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

MS Office

Job description

• Provide design direction and structural advice to immediate design team
• Be responsible for the design process from pitch through project completion, including concept development/design
• Interrogate the brief, scoping of the project and allocating the necessary resources
• Support the sales process by participating in new business pitches, working alongside a select team of colleagues from the creative / design / strategic / technical departments to develop strategy and creative pitches and programs that are ideas-led
• Understand clients’ business, strategy and business issues and help design effective solutions that address the business need, with message and design aligned, appropriate and on brand
• Acts as designer on projects, supporting the Associate Creative Director/Creative Director or independently, depending on scope of project: develop concept or idea for scenic or environmental treatment and present/sell idea internally and to client
• Confidently and comprehensively promote the agency and its services

Participate in creative brainstorms to generate ideas for clients

• Research for projects and pitches, collate information, articulate and present your thinking to the wider internal team, so that they understand how best to apply that thinking.

Champion the latest ideas in creative event production

• Ensure the agency creative process is followed and embraced.

Ensure quality standards are adhered to and proactively seek to develop standards in your line of work. (i.e. pitch proposal development, design values, etc.)

• Constantly strive to push the boundaries of our offer, both creatively and strategically, and seek innovation in our delivery
• Collaborate with other members of the team to drive forward the creative process and visual representation, ensuring that the process remains faithful to the strategic thinking, and is followed and embraced across all touch points
• Engage with production throughout the delivery of the project with a keen interest in design detailing (responsible for providing design intent drawings)

Bring to life your ideas through 2D presentations or similar

• Support the presentation deliverables through a variety of mediums

Keep abreast of cultural events and trends that affect our clients’ audiences and the design industry in the region

• Build and maintain effective relationships with team members, suppliers and clients alike

Ensure clear communication to all parties regarding roles and responsibilities, scope, budget, schedules and project status/action items

• Coach and oversee junior team members on execution of all individual job details in your remit

Recommend best freelance and internal talent for the project and support resourcing requirements

• Embrace and enhance company internal systems, processes and quality (QI)

Adapt to and be supportive of evolving corporate requirements and directives

• Willingness to embrace additional tasks, if required outside of the overall scope of responsibilities in line with your grade and level of responsibility
• Your projects could be exhibitions, product launches, business meetings, event branding, public events or consumer brand experiences
• Office based job; require working longer hours on computer

Formal Education

Work Experience

• You have 5-7 years scenic, event, architectural, retail, theatrical or broadcast design experience

Skills and Knowledge

• You have an agile and innovative creative mind
• You have the ability to incorporate design across many deliverables
• You have excellent knowledge of 2D Graphic Creation/Branding and graphic software including Photoshop and Illustrator. Design Thinking Process experience.
• You are highly organised with exceptional project management, administration, organizational and communication skills, as well as flawless attention to detail.
• You take responsibility and are in control
• You are a quick learner, willing to grow and develop
• You are great with people at all levels and are fun to be with.
• You are unfazed by tight deadlines, multiple projects and conflicting priorities and remain calm and collected under pressure
• You are a confident and engaging communicator. Good command of spoken and written English is a must
• You are process driven and methodical with an eye for details and a passion for excellence in everything you do. All delivered with a sense of humour
• You are able to think outside the box, figuring out solutions, working with your colleagues helping them to realize ideas into designs that can be delivered on budget and time
• You have a sound understanding of digital, technical and media solutions
• You have exceptional knowledge of the principles of design, layout, copy and print
• You can delegate effectively, work alone and as part of a team
• You have an excellent working knowledge of MS Office
• You are a dynamic and passionate doer
• Demonstrated creative competencies: Client focus, accountability for results, team effectiveness, organizational skills, attention to detail, originality, flexibility and professional confidence