Graphic Design Specialist

Confidential; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a graphic designer to craft engaging visual media across promotional posts, advertisements, and training materials, while maintaining the Academy's corporate identity. The role leverages the latest graphics software to deliver high-quality designs that meet brand standards.

You will develop innovative design concepts, prepare print-ready files, and collaborate with printers and stakeholders to ensure timely delivery. Three to five years of relevant experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related field.
• Professional certifications in graphic design preferred.
• 3-5 years of professional graphic design experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design visual assets for media, posts, layouts, and marketing materials.
• Use Adobe Creative Suite applications to produce high‑quality graphics.
• Create distinctive design concepts aligned with branding and trends.
• Prepare print-ready designs with RGB/CMYK, bleed and color specifications.
• Apply Color Theory to produce balanced, harmonious visuals.
• Revise designs based on manager feedback within deadlines.
• Determine asset sizes, placements, and typography for media materials.
• Export and save designs in required formats and prepare print files.
• Design brand identity elements like logos and business materials.
• Present visual concepts and rationales to the manager.
• Coordinate with external printers to ensure quality and timeliness.
• Suggest subscriptions to design asset platforms to access resources.

Skills

Color Theory

Brand guidelines

Creative thinking

Visual storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in graphic design

Graphic design certifications

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Canva

Shutterstock

Freepik

Job description

Responsible for designing engaging visual media for a wide range of materials, including scheduled promotional posts, advertising layouts, circulars, training programs, and other media. The role utilizes the latest graphic design technologies, tools, and systems while ensuring alignment with the Academy's corporate identity, mission, marketing strategy, and target audiences.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Operational / Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Develop and design visual assets for a variety of media, including scheduled promotional posts, advertising layouts, circulars, training programs, website and social media graphics, brochures, flyers, posters, marketing materials, and other media, ensuring consistency with the Academy's corporate identity.
• Use the latest design software, particularly Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign), to produce accurate, high-quality, and creative graphic designs.
• Develop distinctive and innovative design concepts by keeping up to date with the latest graphic design trends and benchmarking against creative and innovative designs.
• Prepare graphic designs in accordance with internationally recognized design standards and principles, including print and bleed specifications, color modes such as RGB and CMYK, and other technical requirements relevant to the requested design.
• Apply Color Theory principles to create visually appealing, balanced, and harmonious designs.
• Revise and amend designs accurately and within the required timeframe based on feedback from the direct manager.
• Determine the appropriate size and placement of visual assets, images, typography, and other design elements when preparing media materials.
• Save and export graphic designs in the required formats and quality standards, and prepare files for printing in different sizes, resolutions, and color specifications.
• Design visual elements for the Academy's brand identity, including logos, business cards, and marketing materials.
• Prepare and deliver visual presentations of design concepts and explain the rationale behind design choices to the direct manager.
• Coordinate with external printing companies, when required, to meet deadlines and ensure the highest quality of printed materials.
• Recommend subscriptions to graphic design resource platforms such as Canva, Shutterstock, Freepik, and other relevant platforms to access high-quality and up-to-date design assets.
• Perform any additional duties assigned by the direct manager that are related to the scope of work.

Qualifications and Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design or a related field.
• Professional or specialized certifications in graphic design from recognized training providers are preferred.

Professional Experience

• 3-5 years of professional experience in graphic design or a related field.
• Previous graphic design experience within the academic or education sector, preferably with reputable or well-established organizations, is preferred.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience in the latest graphic design software, particularly Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign).