Graphic Designer

Life at Dubai Future Foundation

Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) aims to realize the wise vision of Dubai's leadership to institutionalize the envisioned future and forward-thinking methodologies, while positioning Dubai as the leading city of the future. In partnership with its local and global partners from governments, companies, startups, and entrepreneurs, DFF drives joint efforts to collectively imagine, design, and execute the best possible future for humanity.

Under the supervision of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of DFF, the DFF runs and oversees many futureproofing projects and initiatives, such as the Museum of the Future, Area 2071, The Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution UAE, Dubai Future Accelerators, One Million Arab Coders, Dubai Future Academy, Dubai Future Solutions, Dubai Future Labs, Dubai Future Forum, etc. DFF's efforts to share knowledge, adopt innovation, support entrepreneurs and innovative startups, build capacity, and promote forward-thinking and foresight principles contribute to Dubai's ambitions to be a role model for the cities of the future through the power of unlimited imagination, innovation, foresight and disruptive mindset.

For more information on the initiatives, projects, and programs of Dubai Future Foundation, please visit the website: www.dubaifuture.ae

Where does this role fit into the bigger picture

The Graphic Designer will report directly to the Deputy CEO & Chief Operations Officer within Dubai Future Foundation. As part of the COO team, your main objective will be to support the COO's Office branding and communication efforts by delivering creative, innovative, and effective graphic design solutions.

The Graphic Designer

As a Graphic Designer within the COO Office team, you will have a passion for creating visually appealing designs that communicate our brand's message effectively. You will be responsible for designing a wide range of materials including digital and social media graphics, and more. This role requires exceptional creativity, attention to detail, and a good understanding of branding and marketing principles.

Key Responsibilities

1. You will be designing creative and impactful graphic work that spans multidisciplinary aspects of design from branding, layout design, digital newsletters, and data-driven design and infographics.
2. You will be employing brand identity design principles to ensure that all creations align with our brand standards and messages.
3. You will be collaborating with the marketing team to conceptualize and execute design concepts.
4. You will be researching current design trends and incorporating this into your work to ensure our branding remains relevant and engaging.
5. You will be providing high-quality visuals for marketing campaigns, presentations, and other projects.
6. You will be preparing comprehensive design documentation and guidelines.
7. You will be employing Agile methodologies to manage design projects.
8. You will be participating actively in team meetings and reviews.
9. You will be ensuring all designs comply with industry standards and best practices in graphic design.
10. You will be maintaining comprehensive documentation of all design stages and changes.

Why this role is important

This role is important to the business because it supports our overarching goals of establishing a strong, recognizable brand and effectively communicating with our target audience. As a key player in the Marcom team, the Graphic Designer develops creative solutions that resonate with our audience and drive engagement.

What Dubai Future Foundation offers

We will offer you a unique opportunity to work with people who are passionate about the future and establishing Dubai as one of the leading cities of the world. You will have the chance to work on exciting and new projects and work in a highly diverse and fast-paced environment that fosters creativity, disruptive ideas, and innovation.

Who we're looking for

1. You will have a bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communications, or a related field.
2. You will have a minimum of 6 years of experience in graphic design, evidenced by a strong portfolio showcasing your work.
3. You will have proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and After Effects.
4. You will have a strong understanding of branding, layout, color theory, and typography in digital & print media.
5. You will have excellent communication and collaboration skills.
6. You will have the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
7. You will have familiarity with web design and multimedia content development, which is considered a plus, including animation and Generative AI.
8. You will have an understanding of marketing and advertising principles.
9. You will have experience working in Agile development environments, which is advantageous.
10. You will have experience with Arabic content development.