Job DescriptionThe designer will work closely with the digital team in the development, implementation and delivery of marketing, advertising & social media design material, corporate brand and communication tools. He/she will be responsible for generating creative design ideas, developing visual communication concepts. This role is for a project of 6 to 7 Months subject to renewalPrimary Duties And ResponsibilitiesDesigns and develops multimedia-based layouts, graphics, animation, video, sound and/or content for clients’ use in presentations, video productions, multimedia programs, websites, and other electronic media.Works with clients and project team to review and recommend design options, functionality, and programming needs.Designs Web interfaces; develops layout design and concept, selects and secures appropriate illustrative materials to be used, create engaging animations using After Effects & other animation applications.Creates visual representations of concepts and ideas.Create clear content structure and categorization.Has great design and visual skills with knowledge of different software.Translates business needs, business requirements, and technical capabilities into designs that are visually exciting, audience-centered, and emotionally engagingIdentifies problems and executes effective solutionsAD-Hocks Assignment/reportAs per the Direct Manager’s requestsCompetenciesClient relationship skillsCustomer service skillsLeadership skillsDecision making skillsVideo Editing skillsAnalytical skillsRequirementsBA/BFA in Design, or strong portfolios showcasing your creative thinking process as well as visually compelling, practical and emotionally engaging design work2-3 years of PR, advertising, branding or agency experienceFluency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and Microsoft OfficeStrong time management and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced environmentKeen ability to take criticism and incorporate feedback to make your designs betterPositive and enthusiastic attitude to pursue atypical ideas that inspire actionStrong presentation skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levelsStrong design style and ‘solution’ driven creative skills, with a flair for art direction and animationWork ConditionsThe physical abilities needed to perform the duties of this position, in addition to the office climate:Office environment is general office settingMust reside in Abu Dhabi or be willing to relocate.Willing to work additional or irregular hours as needed and allowed by local regulationsAbout APCOAPCO Worldwide is an advisory and advocacy consultancy helping leading public and private sector organizations be catalysts for progress by navigating the challenges of today, acting with agility, anticipating social risk and building organizational reputations, relationships and solutions to succeed. APCO is proudly an independent and majority women-owned business.In a rapidly evolving global context, rising expectations for organizations and a time of transformational change, APCO strives to add value to our clients’ enterprises and benefit society. We enable clients to achieve their objectives through insightful counsel, compelling narratives and creative solutions. The values we share reflect our commitment to our people and our clients and we aspire to meet the highest business standards in our industry.Our work transcends borders , and in addition to our almost 40 years of experience, the reach of APCO’s team allows us to meet client challenges across the globe. We have more than 30 offices around the world, with our work reaching more than 80 markets and going far beyond lines on maps.