Graphic Designer

Company Name: careersbay Employment Type: Full Time Monthly Salary: 4,000 - 5,999 AED Minimum Work Experience: 1-2 Years Minimum Education Level: Bachelors Degree Listed By: Recruiter Company Size: 1-10 Employees Career Level: Junior Description: A Graphic Designer is responsible for developing and executing distinctive and compelling concepts and design strategies for the collateral pieces that support the Neiman Marcus brand. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Seasonal Creative Development •Seasonal & Annual Design Strategies: Works closely with Senior Designer, Marketing Director/Creative and creative team to develop concepts and designs for each season as well as establish an annual direction. From initial brainstorming sessions through presentation decks. •Concept 360 marketing initiatives: develop design and typography strategies that can roll out across all media. •Style Guides: Develops style guides to communicate to design team across all channels. Design Execution •Project Creative Developments: Partner with Art Directors, Copywriters and Production on developing out-of-the-box ideas for direct mail pieces, signage, invitations and the like, that support the seasonal creative direction, the brand and meet the project marketing and budget objectives. •Execution: manage the creative execution to ensure it effectively supports the direction. •Visual: works with visual team to ensure in store messaging clearly communicates the desired marketing objective. •Print Production: Manage communication with print production to ensure all retouching and color correction are accurate and project specifications are on target. •Interface with Art Directors, Copy Editors, Account Managers, Print Managers and Pre-Media Managers Management •Project Management: Effectively manage workflow and team assignments, from initial direction to team members through execution, to ensure all schedules are met and on time. •Staff: Oversee and manage performance and development of direct reports. •Communication: Effectively communicates with design, photo art direction, copywriting and editing teams – written and verbal – to ensure all stay informed. REQUIREMENTS: •1+ years prior graphic design experience with magazine is a must. •Outstanding portfolio pieces of collateral pieces or magazine spreads. •Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite CS5 print, digital, rich media, specifically InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Keynote •Strong typographical design skills •Strong communication and presentation skills – both written and verbal •Solid knowledge of print production processes and needs, papers, inks and finishes •Strong organizational skills and attention to detail •Strong time management skills with ability to work in a fast paced dynamic environment •Strong leader who loves leading a team. Can-do attitude a must. •Professional. Trustworthy and committed to total quality.