Graphic Designer

Description

The Opportunity
Government Communication Department seeks an incumbent for the position of Graphic Designed. Establish and maintain a graphic design service for providing graphic design concepts artwork multimedia and other materials that give information about and create visibility for Zayed University.

The Responsibilities

Graphic Design Support

• Perform a range of graphic design functions including designing info-graphics layout work illustrations digital artwork printing and scanning.
• Design and layout University Publications including: annual catalogue college brochures view-book students handbook and other marketing material.
• Provide finishing art and formatting for a wide variety of Zayed University publications and large-scale prints.
• Produce multimedia projects and assist with web design concepts.
• Produce final artwork and coordinate closely with the printing press for special print projects including the ZU Calendar greeting cards newsletters invitations certificates etc.
• Design and produce appropriate illustrations figures and diagrams for the ZU community and academics
• Contribute to digital media projects and the university web site by designing web graphics and art themes

Marketing & Promotion Support

• Ensure Zayed University maintains a strong corporate identity through the production of promotional materials and advertisements that accurately reflect the activities of the university both in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
• Design and create artwork for university publications along with other promotional and marketing materials such as brochures newsletters fliers and posters.
• Design and produce artwork for exhibition stands and follow-up with vendors ensuring successful setup and installation at several exhibitions the university takes part in. (IDEX GETEX Careers UAEetc.)
• Design and update e-communication templates for specific targeted campaigns for their effective implementation.

Internal and External Relationship Handling

• Liaise with print/pre-press suppliers including the establishment of printing specifications special paper and media gaining competitive quotes and timely delivery.
• Collaborate with business units and colleges with marketing requirements and effective interpretation of design briefs.
• Seek sign off from relevant departments advertisers and other stakeholders when required.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS/IMPACT OF INTERACTIONS

• Constant contact with Media Design & Production manager and team to assist with the coordination of project planning implementation of artwork revision of art and text as required.
• Direct close contact with printers and contractors during the production phase of projects.
• Occasional contact with internal university clients in arranging distribution of publications.

The Requirements

• Must possess a Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution in graphic Design with a Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in Graphic Design or related field from an accredited institution or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

The Benefits
The Universitys benefits package is highly attractive with competitive salaries free of tax in the U.A.E. Cash housing annual vacation airline tickets for the employee and immediate family educational subsidies for children and healthcare is provided to the employee and sponsored family members.

While we appreciate all applications you will be contacted only if you are selected for an interview.

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