Designer

Job Purpose

Produce creative visual designs for reports, presentations and documents produced within the Function, and gives expert views on designs of reports and presentations. Provide assistance to the Directorate’s personnel in respect of report and presentation designs.

Job Specific Accountabilities (Part 1)

•    Produce creative visual designs for reports, presentations and documents produced within the Function, and gives expert views on designs of reports and presentation.  
•    Use a wide range of media, including photography and graphic design software to develop graphics layouts, product illustrations, company logos, and various corporate communication media.
•    Assess and review received design orders by the Executive Office Directorate and sets priority of work to be completed.
•    Coordinate with end users regarding design needs, deliverable targets and deadlines.
•    Collect, organize, and maintain media library assets (images, previous jobs and stock photography items).
•    Assist and conduct quality control measures for digital print equipment and paper stock and reviews the details of the pre-press print product.
•    Make proof copies of art work for clients’ approval as well as for printing technicians to be used as guide with digital offset / network printing machine.
•    Keep abreast with graphic design and printing technologies and explores new products.
•    Warrant that confidential documents are properly handled and no unauthorized personnel gains access to the information.
•    Keep current with the latest printing technology, update new designing software and designing skill by attending seminars and exhibitions. 

Job Specific Accountabilities (Part 2)

Job Specific Accountabilities (Part 3)

Generic Accountabilities

Supervision
•    Plan, supervise and coordinate all activities in the assigned area to meet functional objectives.
•    Train and develop the assigned staff on relevant skills to enable them to become proficient on the job and deliver the respective section objectives.
Budgets
•    Provide input for preparation of the Department / Section budgets, assist in the implementation of the approved Budget, and work plans to deliver Section objectives. 
•    Investigate and highlight any significant variances to support effective performance and cost control.
Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures
•    Implement approved Department / Section policies, processes, systems, standards and procedures in order to support execution of the Department / Section’s work programs in line with Company and International standards.
•    Comply with all applicable legislation and legal regulations.
Performance Management
•    Contribute to the achievement of the approved Performance Objectives for the Department / Section in line with the Company Performance framework.
Innovation and Continuous Improvement
•    Design and implement new tools and techniques to improve the quality and efficiency of   operational processes.
•    Identify improvements in internal processes against best practices in pursuit of greater efficiency in line with best industry standards in order to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the function.
Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability
•    Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures & controls and applicable legislation and sustainability guidelines in line with international standards, best practices and company Code of Practices.
Reports
•    Provide inputs to prepare MIS and progress reports for Company Management.

Generic Accountabilities (continue)

Internal Communications & Working Relationships

•    VP, Brand Management.
•    Staff members in TEO/ Other Directorates

External Communications & Working Relationships

Contact with external parties including consultants, third party service providers, and government agencies as required 

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor’s Degree in graphic design from a recognized institution.

Minimum Experience, Knowledge & Skills

•    4 years of experience.
•    Excellent knowledge of the visual execution of PowerPoint presentations in both English and Arabic.
•    Excellent written and verbal English and Arabic communication skills.   
•    Strong knowledge of editing programs and copywriting procedures.

Professional Certifications

As applicable

Work Condition, Physical effort & Work Environment

Physical Effort
Minimal, involving sitting, walking, standing and computer operations.
Work Environment
Normal office environment.

Additional Details

Job Family / Sub Family: Communication / Corporate Communications