Al Futtaim Jobs - National_Jr Graphic Designer (Dubai, AE)

Job Requisition ID: 113672 

No two days are the same at Al-Futtaim, no matter what role you have. Our work is driven by the desire to make a difference and to have a meaningful impact with the goal of enriching everyday lives. Take our engaging and supportive work environment and couple it with a company culture that recognises and rewards quality performance, and what do you get? The chance to push the limits every single day.

 

As a humble family business that started on the banks of the Dubai Creek in the 1930s, Al-Futtaim has expanded to a presence in 31 countries, a portfolio of over 200 companies, and 42,000 employees. You’ll find us in industries ranging from automotive and retail, to finance and real estate, and connecting people with international names like Lexus, Ikea, and Adidas. Our team is proudly multicultural and multinational because that kind of diverse representation gives us the global mindset to grow and impact the people, markets, and trends around us.

 

Come join us to live well, work better, and be the best.

 

About the Role

 

Support all the graphic design requirements of the customer experience department working closely with the Graphic Designer and strong coordination with the marketing and visual department artworks for campaigns, seasonal launches, events, social media and PR. The role ensures to deliver the social media platforms creative content impactful & highly relevant to drive strong customer engagements to drive traffic via in store and online sales.

 

Key Role Specific Accountabilities

 

Graphic Artworks Supports

 

• Illustrates concept by designing rough artwork lay outs and copy regarding arrangement, format and style, and related aesthetic concepts based on the master template from the M&S Marketing Website
• Liaise with Marketing team for Arabic translations and proofing for final artwork approval prior to printing.
• Prepares and complete artworks by operating typesetting, printing and purchasing to the local vendors after obtaining approval from the Head of Customer Experience & work closer with the Graphic Designer. 
• Helps complete the projects by liaising with the Regional Marketing Manager confirmed artworks ready paid or organic post on all social media platforms.
• Responsible for signing off artworks and work closely with the translator to ensure all artworks that requires Arabic translations are correct.
• Provides all templates working closely with marketing executives in scheduling social marketing content calendar.
• Manage the digital artwork coordination to office support to ensure a well - planned content and time table set for the entire Region prior to the launch.

 

Content Creative Quality

 

• Oversee the Quality of photography and image resolution; creating and editing photos, videos and digital content working closely with the Marketing Department.
• Encoding, converting, and editing videos and adding effects/elements to enhance motion graphics for social media pages.
• Reviewing raw material to determine shot list, manipulating video footage using modern editing techniques, inserting dialogue, sound effects, music, graphics, and special effects.
• Custom Graphics for frequent marketing materials, like emails, blogs, and other communications working closely with the PR team and marketing executive.
• Edit video clips for use on social media platforms, websites, and mobile apps.
• Work autonomously and develop high-quality concepts with minimal instruction.
• Manage timelines and prioritisation of workload and know when to ask for direction.
• Optimise graphics and video content for social media platforms, websites, and mobile apps.
• Strong colour correction and grading skills.
• Pay close attention to details, ensuring projects are scoped and scaled to hit deadlines.
• Be an excellent, creative, reliable, professional, positive, intelligent, and fun team member.
• Proficient with the use of video cameras/video software packages.

 

About You

 

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge:

 

• Proven graphic designing experience
• A strong portfolio of illustrations or other graphics
• Familiarity with design software and technologies (such as InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Photoshop)
• A keen eye for aesthetics and details
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work methodically and meet deadlines
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Strong communication and visual presentation skills
• Strong in Microsoft outlook knowledge, Powerpoint, Excel, MS Word, Adobe
• Can work with and interpret store drawings, layouts, proportionality and space  
• Able to communicate clearly and compassionately with the team and other areas of the business
• Strong Numerical/analytical skills

 

Minimum Experience:

+2 years Visual Experience in fashion retail or in a department store environment

 

Behavioural Competencies:

Must have the ability to create an environment where Al Futtaim behaviours are exhibited at all levels

• Customer Focus
• Individual Accountability
• Continuous Improvement
• Personal Leadership
• Teamwork

 

Should be highly organised, methodical, analytical, creative, have strong fashion orientation, eye for detail and enthusiasm.

 

Embrace the M&S Values: Inspiration, Innovation, In Touch and Integrity

 

 

We’re here to provide excellent service but a little help from you can ensure a five-star candidate experience from start to finish.

 

Before you click “apply”: Please read the job description carefully to ensure you can confidently demonstrate why this opportunity is right for you and take the time to put together a well-crafted and personalised CV to further boost your visibility. Our global Talent Acquisition team members are all assigned to specific businesses to ensure that we make the best matches between talent and opportunities. We not only consider the requisite compatibility of skills and behaviours, but also how candidates align with our Values of Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence.

 

As part of our candidate experience promise, we also want to make ourselves available to you throughout the application process. We make every effort to review and respond to every application.

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