On-Site Freelance Graphic Designer — Live Event Branding

buildup; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

buildup is seeking a freelance Graphic Designer to lead visual storytelling for a live event, spanning print, venue graphics and digital touchpoints. The role is on-site, with work from the office and potential on-ground support during the contract.

You will develop brand applications, produce print-ready files, and ensure consistency across all brand expressions while meeting tight timelines in a fast-paced event environment.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of experience in graphic design, preferably within events, exhibitions or brand activations.
• Strong understanding of print production processes and file preparation.
• Proven ability to apply playful, engaging brand systems across physical and digital formats.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop).
• Experience designing for large-scale environments and on-ground event assets.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Able to work efficiently under tight timelines and multiple deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Develop and adapt event brand applications across all touchpoints.
• Prepare print-ready production files (large format, signage, vinyls, boards, wayfinding, etc.).
• Design and execute graphics across the venue, ensuring visual consistency and scale accuracy.
• Create social media graphics aligned with the event’s visual language.
• Design event collaterals (invitations, badges, lanyards, programs, giveaways, etc.).
• Coordinate closely with production teams to ensure accurate specs, formats, and timelines.
• Conduct final artwork checks before production and installation.
• Maintain clean file structure and archiving for handover post-event.

Skills

Graphic design

Brand systems

Print production

Time management

Adobe Creative Suite

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

buildup is seeking a freelance Graphic Designer to lead visual storytelling for a live event, spanning print, venue graphics and digital touchpoints. The role is on-site, with work from the office and potential on-ground support during the contract.

You will develop brand applications, produce print-ready files, and ensure consistency across all brand expressions while meeting tight timelines in a fast-paced event environment.