Senior Illustrator & Graphic Designer (Vector Specialist) - Dubai

Tashkeel

Dubai

On-site

AED 240,000 - 300,000

Full time

14 days+

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Office-based role

Dubai office

Job summary

Tashkeel is seeking an experienced Graphic Designer & Illustrator with a strong focus on professional illustration and vector artwork. The role involves creating original illustrations for in-house campaigns as well as commissioned projects for corporate and cultural clients.

You will work on-site with our design and production teams in Dubai, translating concepts from sketches to production-ready artwork. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 7 years of graphic design and illustration

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Illustration, Visual Communication, Fine Arts or a related field.
Minimum 7 years of professional experience in graphic design and illustration.
Professional proficiency in Arabic and English.
Strong portfolio with emphasis on original illustration and vector artwork.
Advanced Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign skills.
Strong understanding of typography, composition, colour and visual storytelling.
Excellent knowledge of preparing artwork for professional print and production.
Experience working with Arabic typography and bilingual layouts.
Strong attention to detail and file organisation.
Excellent speed and time-management skills.
Ability to manage several projects and deadlines simultaneously.
Comfortable receiving creative direction and implementing revisions efficiently.
Ability to work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

Create high-quality original illustrations, vector artwork and graphic design across a wide range of projects.
Develop illustrations from initial sketches and concepts through to polished, production-ready artwork.
Create scalable, clean and technically accurate vector files suitable for professional production and large-format applications.
Design campaign materials, publications, exhibition collateral, advertising, social media assets, packaging, merchandise and corporate projects.
Work confidently with both Arabic and English typography and visual communication.
Collaborate closely with Tashkeel's designers, production specialists, project teams and other departments.
Prepare accurate production files including vectors, cutting paths, bleeds, colour profiles, dimensions and print specifications.
Adapt illustrations and designs for different materials, formats, scales and production processes.
Review proofs, samples and prototypes and make necessary artwork adjustments before final production.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines without compromising quality.
Maintain organised working files, source files and final artwork.
Keep up to date with new illustration, design, motion and digital tools.