Lead Graphic Designer

Crea8.ae; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Crea8.ae in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Lead Graphic Designer to guide branding, marketing, advertising, and digital communications across multiple brands. You will translate concepts into visual assets, mentor junior designers, and collaborate with the Creative Director to produce print and digital materials that meet brand standards.

The role requires ownership, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, delivering high-quality work for diverse

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of creative visual concepts across multiple projects and campaigns.
• Design high-quality branding, marketing, advertising, and corporate communication materials.
• Produce digital and print-ready artwork for social media, websites, presentations, campaigns, events, and internal communications.
• Ensure all deliverables adhere to brand guidelines and creative standards.
• Translate creative direction into strong visual executions and collaborate with the Creative Director on campaign development.

Job description

Lead Graphic Designer

We are seeking a highly creative and experienced Lead Graphic Designer to lead the visual execution of branding, marketing, advertising, and digital communication materials across multiple brands and subsidiaries. The ideal candidate will combine strong creative vision with hands‑on design expertise, ensuring all visual outputs align with brand strategy, creative direction, and production standards.

The Lead Graphic Designer will work closely with the Creative Director, marketing team, and production department to transform concepts into compelling visual assets across digital, print, social media, corporate communication, and campaign executions.

Creative & Design Execution

• Lead the development and execution of creative visual concepts across multiple projects and campaigns.
• Design high-quality branding, marketing, advertising, and corporate communication materials.
• Produce digital and print-ready artwork for social media, websites, presentations, campaigns, events, and internal communications.
• Ensure all creative outputs maintain brand consistency and visual excellence.

Creative Leadership

• Translate creative direction into strong visual executions.
• Support and guide junior designers and creative team members.
• Collaborate closely with the Creative Director and Head of Production on campaign development and visual storytelling.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and creative concept development.

Production & Technical Design

• Prepare final production-ready files for print, digital, and multimedia platforms.
• Ensure proper formatting, resolution, and technical accuracy for all deliverables.
• Coordinate with production teams, printers, developers, and external vendors when required.

Maintain organized project files and design asset libraries.

Brand & Quality Control

• Ensure all deliverables adhere to brand guidelines and creative standards.
• Review and refine artwork before final release.
• Maintain attention to detail and consistency across all touchpoints.
• Deliver high-quality creative work within agreed timelines.
• Demonstrate strong ownership and accountability across projects.
• Maintain a high standard of creativity, professionalism, and organization.
• Stay updated with current design trends, technologies, and industry best practices.
• Effectively manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Contribute positively to team collaboration and creative culture.