Senior Executive - Design (UAEN Talent Pool)

Senior Executive - Design (UAEN Talent Pool)United Arab EmiratesJob DescriptionCore Duties and ResponsibilitiesSTRATEGIC CREATIVE SUPPORTProvide Strategic support to the marketing team by translating DWTC marketing objectives into fresh creative ideas and designsParticipate in team meetings to identify fresh design concepts and innovative ideas across media (including digital) to share out-of-the-box creative solutionsProactively research new ideas to refresh brand expressionCREATIVE DELIVERYSupport quality and timely implementation of all creative BAU requirements - from brief to delivery, including design, artwork, and supervision of print production and photography. Assist with design for Digital communications when requestedEnsure development of all creative material strictly in compliance with the DWTC brand guidelines. Closely monitor, highlight and correct inconsistencies in implementation of brand guidelinesCoordinate with external vendors and ensure timely and quality production of all marketing collateral. Review all work rendered (sample or final product) by the external agencies and provide recommendations before submitting for senior management reviewSupport the Marketing team on all additional creative initiatives when requested. These could include but are not limited to:Presentations and Bid documentsCampaign concepts and delivery for all DWTC Live EventsSupervise and/or conduct PhotographyNew ideas to support DWTC’s Corporate participation in Exhibitions, events or Trade Shows (eg CareersUAE)Research and assist with new Corporate Gifts ideas in line with BU requirements and budgetsCREATIVE ADMINISTRATION & CONTROLEnsure delivery in strict adherence to all department policies and SLAs in keeping with Audit requirements. Includes following the designated approval process on all creative jobs and submitting a monthly list of jobs in the required formatEnsure detailed filing and written documentation of all Artworks, Images, CDs and other brand assets. Maintain a log sheet of images or assets purchased or downloaded from all external sources including Shutterstock and othersEnsure 100% attention to detail on all projects, including design and copy – both in English and ArabicSupport Marketing team’s internal design requests including from Corporate Office and the Digital, PR and corporate communications teams, when requestedThe work typically requires multi-tasking and ability to deliver under pressure with immense attention to detail. The pace of work can get hectic during busy during Summer for Live Events as well as during busy Exhibition seasonsNew expression of existing design guidelines is encouraged. Fresh ideas to keep the brand relevant are a key aspect of the business and value-add to the teamFormal EducationDegree educated, preferably in Design and/or Visual ArtsProficiency in English and Arabic is MandatoryWork ExperienceA minimum of 1-3 years’ experience in graphic design, web development and related fields – preferably in marketing communications and brand management in a large Corporate, or in an advertising or a design companySkills and KnowledgeExperience in MAC as well as PC environments with proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Indesign, Photoshop, Acrobat Flash as well as Microsoft Office (esp Word, Powerpoint and Excel)Basic knowledge in Print/Production and art working for print media is requiredKnowledge of HTML will be an advantageStrong design style and ‘solution’ driven creative skills, including a flair for photographyAbility to multi-task and deliver under high pressure situationsAbility to build rapport– internally as well as with BAU teams and third-party vendorsAny training undertaken in relevant creative fields will be an advantageAny awards or recognitions in the relevant creative field will be an advantage#J-18808-Ljbffr