Web Designer

Skatch; Dubai; On-site; AED 123,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

Skatch is seeking a talented graphic & web designer to join our Dubai-based creative team. You will craft designs and professional deliverables under guidance from Development and Marketing, staying current with design and digital trends. A collaborative, proactive attitude is essential in our fast-paced environment.

Your role spans concept, wireframes and final production, with emphasis on brand adherence, usability and high-quality visuals across multimedia and web pieces.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional design experience in a design firm, advertising agency or in-house role.
• Strong conceptual skills, high-level sense of design, color, layout, typography.
• Able to offer a variety of design and digital illustration solutions quickly.
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and web prototyping.
• Experience designing multimedia, videos and web pieces.
• Able to apply style guides while upholding brand identity.

Responsibilities

• Execute all visual design stages from concept to final hand-off to development.
• Conceptualize original website design ideas that bring simplicity and user friendliness to complex roadblocks.
• Create wireframes, storyboards, user flows, process flows and site maps to communicate interaction and design ideas.
• Present designs and key deliverables to peers and key stakeholders.
• Work within the foundations of company brand guidelines, industry best practices, and standards.
• Ability to solve problems creatively and effectively.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

HTML CSS JavaScript

Typography

Conceptual design

Time management

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Communication skills

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Rapid prototyping with HTML/CSS/JS

Job description

Job Summary

We’re looking for a talented and motivated graphic & Web designer to join our growing creative team. The successful candidate is expected produce creative designs and polished final deliverables under the guidance of Development and Marketing. A solid familiarity with trends in design, photography, online marketing, advertising and the interactive digital space is preferred. Must be able to work in a fast paced environment. We are looking for a team player with a positive and “can do” attitude.

Responsibilities

• Execute all visual design stages from concept to final hand-off to development
• Conceptualize original website design ideas that bring simplicity and user friendliness to complex roadblocks
• Create wireframes, storyboards, user flows, process flows and site maps to communicate interaction and design ideas
• Present designs and key deliverables to peers and key stakeholders
• Work within the foundations of company brand guidelines, industry best practices, and standards
• Ability to solve problems creatively and effectively

Required Skills

• 3+ years of professional design experience in a design firm, advertising agency or in an in-house graphic designer role
• Strong conceptual skills, high-level sense of design, color, layout, proportions, and typography
• Able to offer a variety of design and digital illustration solutions in quick and efficient manner
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS and JavaScript for rapid prototyping
• Expert knowledge in graphic production process
• Experience designing compelling multimedia, videos and web pieces
• Must be able to apply style guides creatively while upholding brand identity
• Able to take projects from start to finish with moderate supervision
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong problem solving and time management skills
• Highly adaptable, quick learner, and team oriented
• Great attention to detail, and passion for design
• Ability to work under pressure on multiple, time-sensitive projects in an internal or external team environments
• A deep understanding of creative workflows, and the value of file management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented, level-headed, tenaciously proactive