Jr. Graphic Designer | Retail | Watsons | UAE

Job Requisition ID: 164256 

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United A”rab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organisation to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate. 

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.

Overview of the role:

Delivering art works from research to production and secure that the graphic standards implemented in all Watsons store are in line with the Watsons brand manual and templates.

What you will do: -

Description of Accountability:

• Events communication tools: flyers, invitations
• Designs for way finding, store map
• 3D animation showcases
• Logos editing process layouts ready for printing
• Corporate identity tools: business cards, letterheads, envelops etc
• E-commerce experience is a plus
• Understanding of making creatives for website and socials
• Understanding of how digital creative connects to other media channels and forms a complete customer experience
• Understanding of platform requirements
• Eye for detail, layout and typography
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Experience in expressing ideas formally and informally to peers and stakeholders
• Natural team player, passion to push and explore ideas beyond the norm.
• Highly competent in using Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe In-design, Adobe After Effect, Lightroom
• Fluent in English and Arabic is a plus

Required Skills to be successful:-

Hands on - Adobe Acrobat / Adobe Creative Suite / Adobe Flash / Adobe Illustrator / Adobe InDesign / Adobe Photoshop

Dreamweaver / CSS / HTML / Quark / QuarkXpress / Photo Editing

Must have a strong enthusiasm and interest in Cosmetics & Skincare

Must have highly developed merchandising and sales steering knowledge.

Strategic Planning and Analytical Skills, Effective Communication, Excel competence. 

What equips you for the role:

• Bachelor Degree (Masters Preferred)
• 4-5 years’ experience as Graphic Designer
• Proven ability to achieve goals.
• Thinking and Analytical Skills.
• Business Acumen
• Strategic Thinking
• Good communication skills
• Excellent relationship skills

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