Senior Graphic Designer

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 167,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Senior Graphic Designer to create high-quality visuals across digital, print, and branding channels. This role requires conceptual thinking, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and the ability to translate briefs into impactful deliverables.

The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years of experience, a strong portfolio, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite. On-site position with opportunities to advance toward art director within a year.

Qualifications

• Degree or formal education in Design or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5–7 years of professional experience in creative/advertising agencies.
• Portfolio demonstrating concept thinking and multi-format campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Create visual assets for multi-channel campaigns (social media, websites, presentations, print materials, events, digital experiences).
• Lead the visual development of assigned projects from concept through final execution.
• Develop and maintain brand guidelines for consistency across touchpoints.
• Collaborate with creative directors, copywriters, strategists, developers, and accounts teams to realize ideas.
• Mentor junior designers and provide constructive feedback during reviews.
• Present concepts and design rationale to stakeholders and clients when required.
• Stay updated on design trends, tools, and technologies for innovative output.
• Manage multiple projects with quality and deadlines.
• Contribute ideas to support campaign effectiveness.

Skills

Creative design

Branding

Team mentoring

English communication

Education

Degree in Design

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe After Effects

Figma

Job description

Senior Graphic Designer

AED 15,000-18,000

On site

Our client is looking for somebody who has the potential to progress into an art director role within a year

Job Purpose

The Senior Graphic Designer is responsible for creating high-quality, visually compelling design

assets across digital, print, branding, and advertising channels. This role combines strong design

execution with conceptual thinking and collaboration, translating creative briefs into impactful

deliverables that elevate brands and support strategic business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Create visual assets for multi-channel campaigns, including social media, websites, presentations, print materials, event branding, and digital experiences.
• Lead the visual development of assigned projects from concept through final execution.
• Develop and maintain brand guidelines to ensure consistency across all touchpoints.
• Collaborate closely with creative directors, copywriters, strategists, developers, and account teams to bring ideas to life.
• Mentor junior designers and provide constructive feedback during internal reviews.
• Present creative concepts and design rationale to internal stakeholders and clients when required.
• Stay updated on emerging design trends, technologies, and creative tools to ensure innovative output.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality standards and meeting deadlines.
• Contribute ideas and creative thinking beyond design execution to support overall campaign effectiveness.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Degree or formal education in Design, Visual Communication, Fine Arts, or a related creative discipline is preferred.
• Previous experience within a multinational agency or internationally recognized creative environment is highly preferred.
• Minimum 5–7 years of professional experience within creative, advertising, branding, or integrated marketing agencies.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating original conceptual thinking, contemporary visual aesthetics, and campaign-level execution across multiple formats.
• Proficiency in modern AI-powered creative tools, with the ability to leverage them effectively for ideation, workflow optimization, mockups, production enhancements, and creative exploration.
• Strong understanding of social media culture, platform behaviors, trending content formats, and digital-first design systems.
• Experience working on integrated campaigns spanning social media, branding, motion graphics, experiential design, and presentation design.
• Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced agency environments and manage multiple projects with tight deadlines and quick turnaround times.
• Previous involvement in successful new business pitches or campaigns that contributed to measurable business growth is preferred.
• Familiarity with internationally recognized creative standards and award-winning work is highly valued.
• Experience creating award boards, case study presentations, or contributing to award-winning campaigns is considered an advantage.
• Exposure to industry award platforms such as Dubai Lynx, Cannes Lions, D&AD, The One Show, or Effie Awards is a plus.
• Familiarity with the visual and cultural aesthetics of the UAE and GCC region is preferred.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English are essential.
• Arabic language skills are considered an advantage.

Technical Skills

• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Working knowledge of After Effects, Figma, Adobe XD, or similar design and prototyping tools.
• Strong understanding of typography, layout, composition, color theory, and visual hierarchy.
• Ability to design effectively across both digital and print applications.
• Knowledge of print production, pre-press processes, and asset handoff for development.
• High attention to detail with excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to receive, interpret, and implement feedback constructively.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Quality, originality, and effectiveness of creative outputs.
• Timely delivery and accuracy of assigned projects.
• Collaboration and feedback from internal teams.
• Client satisfaction with creative deliverables.
• Contribution to successful pitches, campaign performance, and business growth.
• Innovation, creative thinking, and proactive contribution to the agency's creative culture.