06/11/2014
VACANCIES KHALIFA UNIVERSITY - Abu Dhabi UAE
KU1216 - Senior Graphic Designer (UAE National)
Job Family: External Relations
Department: External Relations Contract Type: Staff
Campus: Abu Dhabi - UAE
Location: United Arab Emirates
Closing Date: 31-Dec-2014
About Khalifa University:
With campuses in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, Khalifa University is dedicated to the advancement of learning through teaching and research and to the discovery and application of knowledge. It endeavours to be an internationally recognised research university, with a world class reputation for interdisciplinary teaching and research and a tradition of partnering with leading academic institutions from around the world.The University actively develops an international network of partners, faculty members, and research programs to advance regionally relevant research and innovation in the UAE and the region at large.
About the Department:
The Office of External Relations is the primary strategist for positioning and advancing KUSTAR as a leading international centre of higher education and research in technology and science. It protects and manages the University’s reputation, strengthens KUSTAR’s brand image, and increases its brand awareness. It is the primary point of contact for accurate information about KUSTAR. It also provides a range of public, media and guest relations services to the University community. The Office of External Relations also establishes strategic alliances, locally and internationally in order to achieve the University’s mission. It comprises of units: (a) Marketing and Strategy, (b) Media Relations, (c) Event Management, (d) Web Communications, (e) Publications and Branding, and (f) Alumni Relations.The External Relations Office is responsible for building KUSTAR’s brand equity and enhancing its brand image. The Department monitors the University’s activities related to branding, marketing, public affairs, and event planning and web communications from a central administration perspective. The Office also identifies marketing issues, challenges, and opportunities for the institution and recommends appropriate strategies. The Office provides consultation to its internal customers on marketing, branding and adhering to the University’s established brand guidelines. The Office also provides event management services for on and off campus events, locally and internationally.
About the Role:
The Graphic Designer is responsible for the design or creation of graphics to meet specific communication, marketing, publication, or other institutional needs in order to ensure a high visual impact. May use a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or design effects.
Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts.Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of type.Confer with clients to discuss and determine layout design.Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and Internet websites.Review final layouts and suggest improvements as needed.Prepare illustrations or rough sketches of material, discussing them with clients or supervisors and making necessary changes.Use computer software to generate new images.Key information into computer equipment to create layouts for client or supervisor.Maintain archive of images, photos, or previous work products.Prepare notes and instructions for workers who assemble and prepare final layouts for printing.
About The Person:
You will idealy be educated to Bachelor level with a focus on marketing and or business. You will have gained a minimum of six (6) years experience in a marketing and or relations role. Experience in the Education or Higher Education industries would be a distinct advantage.Working to deadlines and in busy department you will be a well organised self motivated individual. With a creative mind and the ability to improvise you will be a quick thinker and decision maker. You will be an excellent communicator with excellent presentation skills.
Fluency in current graphic design practices and web production software, such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After EffectsAbility to create superior, original designs for the WebStrong design style, including creative design solutions within the constraints of the Internet.Strong conceptual skills, including online software concepts and online experience conceptsStrong technical knowledge of how web-based technologies apply to web design such as HTML, Flash, and other program languages.Knowledge of Web site structure and functionality.Understanding of and experience in corporate branding, layout, color theory and typography in both print and digital media.Has demonstrated successful design and integration, and the delivery of projects on time and within the given budget.Ability to effective manage multiple projects/tasks of varying complexities, meet deadlines and work well under pressureAbility to work independently on strategic issues with client, capable of managing fairly complex projectsAbility to work with a variety of clients,Excellent organization and communication skillsStrong analytical skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines is essential .If you have all of the above and are looking to take the next step in your career please apply now!
Note: you will be required to attach the following:
1. Resume/CV
2. Passport-size photograph
3. Cover Letter (In English)
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