KAYALI Brand Designer

KAYALI; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury fragrance brand in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a talented Brand Designer to lead the creation of impactful brand design assets. The role involves updating brand guidelines, developing design toolkits, and maintaining graphic libraries. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's in graphic design, 5-7 years of experience, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, along with the ability to create templates and manage visual branding effectively. This position offers a dynamic environment to foster creativity and innovation.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience as a Graphic Designer, preferably within a brand or creative agency.
• Strong portfolio showcasing visual brand identities and systems.
• Experience designing for both print and digital formats.

Responsibilities

• Update and refine the company's Brand Guidelines.
• Develop easy-to-use design toolkits.
• Design and maintain a library of brand graphics.
• Proactively identify opportunities to refine visual elements.
• Create, manage, and refresh templates for internal documents.
• Build scalable systems and libraries for quick access.
• Partner with cross-functional teams for design support.
• Stay up to date with design trends and best practices.
• Serve as a guardian of the brand.

Skills

Graphic design

Adobe Creative Suite

Typography

Visual hierarchy

Template design

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in graphic design

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

PowerPoint

Keynote

Job description

Description

Who We Are

Fueled by passion, KAYALI was founded in 2018 by beauty mogul and fragrance fanatic, Mona Kattan. Translating to 'my imagination' in Arabic, KAYALI provides a modern fragrance experience inspired by Mona's rich Middle Eastern heritage and the art of layering scents to help you create your mood; where sharing scents is a ritual and smelling good is both an act of goodwill and self-love. Mona collaborates with some of the world's most renowned perfumers and sources the finest ingredients to create unique juices that are infinitely memorable, long-lasting, and cruelty‑free. Each luxurious fragrance is an ode to true craftsmanship and tells a special story, from the addictive notes to the multi‑faced jeweled bottles.

Our Mission

To make everyone feel like the diamond they are! To build a global community of fragrance lovers through the power of scent and by providing them with the most innovative & luxurious fragrances, education and sharing our Middle Eastern fragrance rituals with the world.

Summary: KAYALI is looking for a talented Brand Designer to join our growing team. This designer will take the lead in creating and delivering impactful brand design assets across internal and corporate touchpoints, including but not limited to brand guidelines, visual identities, templates, etc. The role requires a balance of creativity, technical skill, and a strong understanding of brand systems to help us shape how our brand is experienced in clear, consistent, and visually compelling ways.

Key Responsibilities

• Update and refine the company's Brand Guidelines to ensure it reflects the latest brand vision, tone, and visual identity.
• Develop easy‑to‑use design toolkits that allow teams to adopt brand standards easily and consistently.
• Design and maintain a library of brand graphics, including patterns, icons, and visual motifs that support and extend the brand identity.
• Proactively identify opportunities to refine visual elements – color palettes, typography, layouts, etc. – to keep the brand feeling fresh, relevant, and future‑forward.
• Create, manage, and continuously refresh templates for presentations, reports, newsletters, and other internal documents to ensure they remain current, functional, and on‑brand.
• Build scalable systems and libraries for quick access and efficient use by teams across the organization.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to deliver design support for internal initiatives.
• Stay up to date with design trends and best practices, ensuring our brand feels fresh, innovative, and relevant.
• Serve as a guardian of the brand, proactively identifying areas where consistency can be improved.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design.
• 5‑7 years of experience as a Graphic Designer, preferably within a brand or creative agency.
• Strong portfolio showcasing visual brand identities and systems.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including but not limited to Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign.
• Experience designing templates for tools like PowerPoint, Word, and Keynote.
• Strong typography, layout, and visual hierarchy skills.
• Experience designing for both print and digital formats.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to take feedback and translate it into impactful design solutions.
• Motion graphics / video editing experience is a plus.