Al-Futtaim Hiring for Graphic & Web Designer Job at Dubai Full Time

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United A”rab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world’s most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organisation to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.

About the Role

Graphic & Web designer with experience in content management systems to support content design and creation for the Watsons Brand. The ideal candidate will be someone who has a proven track record in designing and the ability to execute and deliver against a strategic plan necessary to improve the business and meet tight deadlines. Somebody with a creative flair, but able to work within strict brand guidelines, this candidate will have the ability to bring fresh new ideas to the table. A positive person with a hands-on approach to getting involved, this person must be friendly and approachable with a good team ethic.

Key Accountabilities:

• Produce graphic content in line with agreed design briefs for site changes/maintenance and new projects, including page layouts, email designs, social media, site graphics, banner ads and flash animations.
• Work with the Design & Content Specialist to analyse effectiveness of content and continually optimise future designs.
• Maintain a high level of awareness of competitor and market design initiatives and trends and share knowledge/best practice with colleagues.
• Adhere to the Online Brand Guidelines, ensuring that content conforms to the brand guidelines at all times.
• Set and administer design and document format guidelines.
• Ensure the web sites comply with legal and regulatory guidelines, including web best practice and Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) accessibility standards.

• Working within tight timeframes to create customer-centric, commercially successful, and appealing brand designs.
• Develop effective brand campaigns through both offline and online marketing platforms.
• Collaboration with the commercial team on visual conceptualization, strategy, and planning
• Produce high-quality social and onsite content
• Work with the internal team to manage and execute monthly schedules for social media, digital marketing, and offline visuals
• Manage deadlines and collaborate with external agencies on projects.
• Collaborate with the team to guarantee design consistency.
• Create outstanding creative directions and dynamic material for campaigns that are consistent with the brand’s identity and guidelines.
• Working on adapting the brand visual aspects to the GCC region.

About You

To be successfully considered for this role, you must demonstrate the following skills and qualifications:

• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience within a fast-paced eCommerce organisation / agency.
• Minimum 6 years’ experience working as Graphic Designer
• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent certification, in Digital Art or Design, Advertising, Illustration, marketing, or a related field.
• Competence in using the Adobe Creative Suite, Creative Cloud and Sketch.
• Validating ideas and designs using split A/B tests and product performance
• Strong independent decision-making, planning and problem-solving skills
• Proactive and flexible.
• Accuracy
• Excellent English Communication skills
• Good Analytical skills & Interpersonal skills
• Individual accountability

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