Specialist - Branding and Design

ADNOC Abu Dhabi UAE; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

ADNOC Group in Abu Dhabi invites a seasoned branding and design specialist to lead visual identity and branding initiatives across corporate communications, campaigns, and events. You will shape strategy, oversee production, and ensure brand consistency while guiding cross-functional teams and external partners.

The role combines strategic brand management with hands-on graphic design, demanding strong Adobe Creative Suite skills, a proven track record in branding, and the ability to translate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications or related
• 6+ years of branding/graphic design experience
• Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

Responsibilities

• Develop branding strategies aligned with organizational vision and business objectives.
• Create high-quality visual designs for marketing materials, corporate presentations, campaigns, events, and digital platforms.
• Translate business concepts and strategic messages into clear, visually compelling outputs.
• Maintain consistent corporate identity, visual standards, typography, imagery, and brand elements across communications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to align creative work with objectives.
• Oversee branding initiatives for campaigns, events, and strategic programs.
• Develop innovative visual concepts that enhance brand recognition and audience engagement.
• Research market trends and visual direction to identify opportunities for brand development.
• Monitor brand guideline application and address inconsistencies across materials.
• Coordinate with agencies, production partners, and vendors to deliver approved branding.

Skills

Corporate branding

Brand strategy

Brand identity

Graphic design

Visual communication

Creative direction

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Creative Suite

Digital design

Marketing collateral

Corporate presentations

Campaign design

Event branding

Visual identity systems

Brand guidelines

Typography

Layout design

Creative concept development

Artwork review

Design quality control

Brand consistency

Marketing communications

Strategic communications

Market research

Visual trend analysis

Vendor management

Agency coordination

Production management

Stakeholder collaboration

Creative project management

Campaign performance review

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications or related

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Specialist - Branding and Design Job Snapshot

Role: Specialist - Branding and Design Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Industry: Marketing and Advertising Function: Graphic Design Experience: Minimum 6 years of relevant experience Job Type: Full-time Position Overview The Specialist - Branding and Design opportunity in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates within the Marketing and Advertising industry is responsible for developing branding strategies, visual identities, and creative design solutions that strengthen organizational visibility and audience engagement. The role combines strategic brand management with hands-on graphic design, creative direction, campaign development, digital content, and corporate communications while ensuring consistent application of brand standards across all channels.

Job Details Country: United Arab Emirates City: Abu Dhabi Industry: Marketing and Advertising Function: Graphic Design Salary: 18000-28000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Abu Dhabi; please confirm the final offer with the employer. Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

This position helps shape how the organization is visually represented to employees, partners, stakeholders, and wider audiences. The Specialist translates strategic objectives and complex ideas into clear, recognizable, and engaging visual communications while maintaining a consistent corporate identity. The role works across branding, graphic design, campaigns, presentations, digital platforms, events, and strategic communications. It also provides creative guidance to internal teams and external agencies, helping ensure every branded output meets established quality standards and contributes to a coherent organizational identity.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement branding strategies aligned with organizational vision, communication priorities, and business objectives.
• Create high-quality visual designs for marketing materials, corporate presentations, campaigns, events, and digital platforms.
• Translate business concepts and strategic messages into clear and visually compelling creative outputs.
• Maintain consistent use of corporate identity, visual standards, typography, imagery, and brand elements across internal and external communications.
• Monitor application of brand guidelines and address inconsistencies across communication materials.
• Collaborate with communications, marketing, business, and other cross-functional teams to align creative work with organizational objectives.
• Manage corporate branding initiatives associated with campaigns, events, strategic programs, and stakeholder communications.
• Develop creative concepts that improve brand recognition, visibility, and audience engagement.
• Conduct market and visual trend research to identify opportunities for brand development and creative innovation.
• Monitor relevant design, communication, and branding trends and assess their suitability for organizational use.
• Oversee production of branded materials and verify quality before final release or distribution.
• Coordinate with external agencies, production companies, suppliers, and creative vendors to deliver approved branding requirements.
• Provide creative direction to designers, vendors, agencies, and internal stakeholders throughout project development.
• Review artwork, layouts, campaign materials, and other visual assets for compliance with established brand standards.
• Manage multiple branding and design assignments while maintaining agreed schedules and delivery standards.
• Monitor branding campaigns and initiatives and evaluate their effectiveness against defined objectives.
• Recommend improvements based on audience response, campaign results, communication requirements, and emerging trends.
• Develop innovative visual solutions that increase the impact and effectiveness of corporate communications.
• Support preparation and implementation of strategic communication plans through appropriate visual and branding solutions.
• Contribute creative input to corporate campaigns and communications designed for different stakeholder audiences.
• Continuously review branding and design processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and creative quality.
• Provide management with regular updates on branding projects, campaign activities, production status, and design deliverables.
• Facilitate workshops or knowledge-sharing sessions that improve understanding and application of corporate branding standards.
• Coordinate with internal departments to maintain consistency in brand messaging and visual identity.
• Manage relationships with external creative and production partners to maintain required quality and delivery performance.
• Engage appropriately with stakeholders and audiences to reinforce organizational brand values and positioning.
• Represent the organization at relevant industry events and networking activities when required.
• Support external agencies in the development and execution of corporate branding campaigns.
• Maintain compliance with organizational policies, procedures, approval processes, and communication standards throughout all branding activities.

Ideal Profile

The successful candidate should hold a Bachelor 's degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications, or a related discipline and have at least 6 years of relevant experience in branding, graphic design, visual communications, or a comparable creative field. Candidates should demonstrate a proven record of delivering successful branding and design projects and be comfortable working across both strategic brand development and detailed creative execution. Advanced working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, is required. A strong understanding of visual identity systems, typography, composition, brand guidelines, digital design, and production requirements is equally important. The position requires someone capable of interpreting complex information, developing strong creative concepts, presenting ideas clearly, and managing design work involving multiple stakeholders and external suppliers. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required alongside the ability to manage deadlines without compromising creative or production quality.

Skills Set

• Corporate branding
• Brand strategy
• Brand identity
• Graphic design
• Visual communication
• Creative direction
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Digital design
• Marketing collateral
• Corporate presentations
• Campaign design
• Event branding
• Visual identity systems
• Brand guidelines
• Typography
• Layout design
• Creative concept development
• Artwork review
• Design quality control
• Brand consistency
• Marketing communications
• Strategic communications
• Market research
• Visual trend analysis
• Vendor management
• Agency coordination
• Production management
• Stakeholder collaboration
• Creative project management
• Campaign performance review

Why Join Us

This role provides the opportunity to influence the visual identity and communication presence of one of the UAE 's most prominent organizations. It combines strategic branding responsibility with hands-on creative work across corporate communications, digital platforms, campaigns, events, and stakeholder engagement. For an experienced branding and design professional, the position offers considerable scope to develop high-visibility creative projects, work with multidisciplinary teams and agencies, introduce innovative design approaches, and strengthen how the ADNOC brand is experienced across diverse communication channels.

About the Company

ADNOC Group is one of the world 's leading energy organizations and a major contributor to the growth and diversification of the United Arab Emirates. Its international and multicultural workforce supports a broad range of energy activities, with corporate communications and branding playing an important role in presenting the organization 's identity, values, achievements, and strategic direction to audiences in the UAE and internationally.