Graphic Designer

Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading governmental organization seeks a Graphic Designer to create compelling visual materials that enhance policy documents and presentations. The ideal candidate should have a rich portfolio showcasing expertise in graphic design, fluency in English and Arabic, and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. This role involves collaboration with policy analysts to deliver high-quality designs while adhering to the Ministry's Visual Identity Guidelines.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of professional experience working in graphic design.
• Fluency in both English and Arabic design is a must.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Develop engaging and effective designs for print and digital media.
• Interpret design briefs and conceptualize visuals.
• Produce high-quality illustrations, infographics, and visual content.

Skills

Illustrative design

Typography

Visual storytelling

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's (Hons) degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

The Graphic Designer is a highly creative and detail-oriented individual, with strong portfolio-showcasing expertise in illustrative design and typography. Fluent in English and Arabic, they will collaborate closely with policy analysts and experts—to create compelling visual materials that enhance policy papers, reports, briefs, and presentations. The Graphic Designer reports to the Head of Support Unit. The Graphic Designer also liaises closely with the other Designer, the Director, Deputies and with other Advisers in the Department.

Role Description

• Develop engaging and effective designs for print and digital media
• Stay informed on industry trends, emerging technologies, and design best practices
• Interpret design briefs, conceptualize visuals, and develop creative solutions
• Prepare drafts, refine ideas, and present concepts for approval
• Produce high-quality illustrations, infographics, and visual content using industry-standard
• Software
• Work closely with team members to ensure consistency and accuracy across all designed materials
• Ensure all final graphics and layouts are visually appealing, on-brand, and aligned with organizational objectives
• Maintain accuracy and quality in all deliverables
• Contribute to a culture of creativity and innovation within the department.

Main Tasks

• Conceptualize and execute innovative design projects, collaborating with policy analysts and experts to develop relevant and illustrative visuals for policy products
• Design presentations and reports covering regional and international issues
• Create and update infographics, data visualizations, charts, maps, timelines, templates, and other design elements required for delivering compelling and effective design solutions
• Support the team by fulfilling special design requests in preparation for international and local meetings, forums, conferences, summits, and related events
• Adhere to approved Ministry Visual Identity Guidelines in all design related deliverables, while maintaining awareness of current and global design trends
• Archive approved designed materials
• Perform any additional tasks assigned by the Director or Deputy Directors of the Department

Required Experience and Expertise

• 3-5 years of professional experience working in graphic design.
• Fluency in both English and Arabic design is a must.
• Track record in typography, conceptual design, and visual storytelling.
• Experience of working effectively in multi-disciplinary teams
• A Bachelor's (Hons) degree in Visual Communication, Multimedia Design, Graphic Design, or equivalent.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere, Lightroom).

Essential Skills and Personal Profile

• Strong aesthetic sense and attention to detail, with the ability to create visually compelling graphics
• Capacity to work methodically under tight deadlines, manage multiple projects, and adapt to shifting priorities
• Ability to drive innovation in a structured institutional environment.
• Confidence in articulating and pitching design concepts to stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills, specifically in presentation and design
• Excellent collaborative teamwork skills, ability to deliver results, both independently and in a team
• The ability to present complicated issues in a simple and compelling way
• Evident curiosity, creativity and agility