Al Futtaim Private Company LLC
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 Arab Emirates.Role Overview
The Graphic Designer at Al-Futtaim Technologies (AFT) plays a vital role in enhancing the company’s market presence and client engagement through effective visual communication and graphic design. This position is key to creating innovative and visually appealing designs that align with and elevate AFT’s brand identity and communication objectives.
- Key Responsibilities
- Proposal Design: Creatively shape the visual presentation of technical and commercial proposals, ensuring they effectively communicate AFT’s unique benefits and relevance.
- Competitive Differentiation: Distinguish AFT from competitors by developing engaging designs that captivate clients during the tender and presentation phases.
- Content Creation: Produce video cases and enhance previous references to boost the attractiveness and effectiveness of proposals.
- Template Standardization: Develop standardized proposal templates and impactful sales visuals to ensure a cohesive brand experience across all platforms.
- Marketing Support: Design graphics for business proposals, sales presentations, marketing materials, and digital content for the website and social media.
- Brand Engagement: Improve visual content to highlight AFT’s innovation and leadership in the industry, driving higher client engagement and supporting successful sales pitches.
Strategic Impact - The Graphic Designer’s contributions are essential for increasing sales, strengthening client relationships, and reinforcing AFT’s position in the market. By delivering compelling visual content, this role helps AFT stand out in the technology sector and engage clients effectively.
- Key Responsibilities
- Proposal Design & Template Standardization
- Create visually engaging and professional templates for business proposals.
- Standardize proposal formats to maintain consistency with AFT’s branding.
- Collaborate with business teams to align templates with strategic objectives.
- Sales Enablement Support
- Develop customized graphics, presentations, and infographics for sales pitches and client demonstrations.
- Work closely with sales teams to produce compelling visual content.
Simplify complex solutions and data through effective visualizations.
AFT Company Profile - Design a concise AFT company profile using input from business leaders.
- Create tailored company profiles for specific business needs to assist the sales team during presentations.
- Website & Digital Content Design
- Design graphics for website updates, including banners, landing pages, and other digital content.
- Collaborate with marketing teams to ensure the website remains visually appealing and up-to-date.
Marketing Campaign Support - Create graphics for marketing campaigns, email promotions, and social media posts.
- Ensure that visuals align with overarching marketing strategies and corporate branding.
- Creative Concept Development
- Generate creative concepts for new initiatives, events, and external communications.
- Propose innovative design ideas to support the company’s marketing and branding efforts.
Technical Expertise and Growth - Maintain proficiency in design tools such as PowerPoint and the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
- Stay current with the latest design trends and technologies, applying innovative techniques to enhance visual content.
- Collaborate with business and marketing teams to ensure design solutions align with technical and strategic goals.
- Actively pursue growth opportunities through workshops, webinars, and certifications.
Required Skills for Success - Behavioral Competencies
- Attention to Detail: High accuracy and meticulousness in design work.
- Creativity: Strong ability to propose and execute innovative design solutions.
- Adaptability: Flexibility to adjust to changing project requirements and feedback.
- Customer Focus: Commitment to understanding and addressing the needs of internal clients and stakeholders.
- Team Player: Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment.
- Innovative Thinking: Proactive approach to identifying and implementing improvement opportunities.
- Organizational Abilities: Strong time management skills with the capability to manage multiple priorities efficiently.
Qualifications
Education - Required: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in graphic design, art, or a related discipline.
Experience - Professional Experience: At least three years in professional graphic design, preferably within a creative or marketing agency.
- Industry Experience: Proven track record in creating graphics for marketing, sales, and digital content, ideally in an IT or technology-focused environment.
Technical Skills - Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), PowerPoint, and relevant software.
- Knowledge of WordPress and content management systems is a plus.
Additional Skills - Ability to create high-quality visual content for various platforms, both print and digital.
- Strong understanding of design principles, color theory, typography, and visual storytelling.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate design concepts effectively.
- Proven project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects independently and deliver high-quality results under pressure.
- Commitment to continuous learning and staying updated with industry trends, tools, and technologies.
- Fluent in English, with the ability to communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.