Graphic Designer

AIU; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 15,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A private educational institution in Kuwait is seeking a Graphic Designer to create impactful visuals from concept to completion. The role involves collaborating across departments, managing diverse design projects, and ensuring high standards. Ideal candidates need a bachelor’s degree, 3-5 years experience, and proficiency with Adobe software. This position supports digital and print media, emphasizing teamwork and strong communication.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in graphic design.
• Strong portfolio showcasing a range of design projects.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud apps.

Responsibilities

• Create original artworks and set project visual course.
• Develop designs and animations using illustrations and info-graphics.
• Coordinate graphics and maintain digital records.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Blender

After Effects

Premiere Pro

Lightroom

Job description

Overview

Graphic Designer at American International University - Kuwait City. AIU is looking for a creative Graphic Designer who can transform ideas into impactful visuals. From concept to completion, you’ll lead diverse design projects, collaborate across departments, and ensure every piece reflects AIU’s high standards and brand identity.

Key Responsibilities

• Create original artworks and set project visual course.
• Develop & conceptualize designs and animations using illustrations, info-graphics, image manipulation, graphical compositions etc.
• Retouch and enhance digital assets collected through photo and video shoots.
• Develop Logos, Brand Visual Identities and Guidelines
• Ensure final graphics and layouts are visually appealing.
• Prepare final design files for printing books, brochures, catalogues, Ads, Reports, Outdoors etc.
• Coordinate graphics, photographic library and maintain digital records.
• Create mood boards, shot lists, and story boards for photo and video shoots.
• Support in websites development and management
• Collaborate on all printed/produced designs.
• Assist in covering university events by capturing photos and videos and handling the subsequent editing and post-production.
• Design and create engaging visual assets for the university's website and social media platforms, Email banners, including graphics, animations, and infographics.
• Liaise with printing presses and other external vendors to ensure print quality, color accuracy, and timely production of materials.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in the relevant field with 3 to 5 years of experience
2. Relevant Professional certificates will be an added advantage
3. Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud apps (primary Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
4. A strong and diverse portfolio showcasing a range of design projects across both print and digital media is required
5. Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud apps (Primary: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign. Secondary: After Effects, Premiere Pro, Lightroom. Preferer: Blender,dimension, substance).
6. Strong Communication skills (written and spoken)
7. Teamwork

About American International University

AIU is a new institution of higher education in Kuwait with the first student cohort admitted in fall 2019. It is a private, co-educational institution offering undergraduate degrees based on the American model of higher education. Through its educational programs, the College serves the intellectual, cultural, and personal growth of all members of its community. AIU’s offers degree programs in Engineering, Architecture, and Design, and Business Administration where the language of instruction is English.

For more information about AIU visit: www.aiu.edu.kw