About the Role

 The main purpose of this role is as follows:

• Responsible for the overall graphic design requirements of all retail outlets.

• To conceptualize design for special events and projects and to coordinate with the appropriate departments.

• To oversee the daily activities of direct reports.

The job holder is expected to carry out the following:

• Create designs, concepts and sample layouts, based on knowledge of layout principles and aesthetic design concepts. Includes coordination with appropriate department and Managers in conceptualizing the designs and graphics.

• Determine and select the size, style, measurement and arrangement of illustrative or graphic materials and signage and ensure proper placement at all times.

• Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, product brochures, shop branding, visual aids and signage.

• Review final layouts and suggest improvements as needed.

• Source materials for campaigns and special events, ensure equipment are in good working conditions and arranges for necessary upgrades.

• Ensure that the technical equipment for signage production is in excellent working condition and arrange for the necessary equipment upgrade.

• Source materials and communicate with suppliers all graphic and signage related tasks.

• Perform any other task as deemed necessary by the Supervisor – Graphic Design.

Minimum Requirements

The ideal candidate will be screened and assessed based on the following requirements. 

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Fine Arts, Visual Communication or Graphic Design.

• Preferably with 3 years working experience as Assistant Supervisor - Graphic Design.

• Excellent communication skills in written & spoken English.

• Knowledge of electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software (i.e. AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Acrobat, Premier) including their applications and programming.

• Innovation and creativity - able to propose new and original ideas, approaches and solutions to problems.

• Integrity - able to maintain high standards of honesty and trustworthiness.

• Drive and persistence - able to demonstrate resilience when faced with setbacks.

• Strategic thinking - able to formulate strategies and approaches to clarify and achieve the vision and objectives of the business.

• Conceptual thinking - able to understand the relationships between different information and sees the broader context.

• Quality focus - able to Maintain high quality standards in the output they produce and encourages others to meet similar standards.

• Technical and professional knowledge/skills - able to demonstrate technical and professional knowledge and skills relevant to the role.

• Coaching and developing others - able to identify and develop talent in individuals, providing positive support to enable them to achieve their potential.

Conditions of Employment

If selected for this position, you will be required to:

Work in different locations within the Dubai Duty Free airport operations.

Wear corporate uniform.

Application Process

Kindly ensure to complete the application process which includes the following steps:

1. Personal details

2. Questions & Answers

3. Career History

4. Key Skills

5. Qualifications

6. Reference

7. Tags

8. Attach CV or Resume

9. Other Required Attachments

   • Application photo – passport size (2” x 2”) showing your facial features and must be recent

Failure to complete any of the mentioned steps before the application closing date will render the application as incomplete and may not be considered for further screening.