Graphic Design Lead
At a glance
Senior Graphic Design role at Parsons. Abu Dhabi · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Lead a team of 2D and 3D specialists, taking visual design work from the initial idea through final delivery
- Create reports, presentation boards, reusable templates and detailed layouts that follow client or Parsons brand standards
- Produce print and digital graphics, including brochures, charts, diagrams, signs, motion graphics and animations
- Juggle concurrent projects against deadlines and budgets, and review the team's work for quality
- Guide junior designers and review submitted materials with technical design leads or document authors
What you bring
- A relevant bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communication, architecture or a related discipline
- More than ten years in professional graphic design, preferably in the same industry
- Advanced command of Adobe Creative Suite and tools such as SketchUp or Lumion
- A track record in developing and applying brand identities, with strong typography and layout skills
Who this fits
This senior role suits a designer who can lead a creative team while remaining hands-on with visual output. You'll need to manage several deadline-driven projects and work with both internal and external collaborators. The position is based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
From the employer
At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.
Job Description:
Graphic Design Lead
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Graphic Design Lead to join our creative team! In this role you will get to work in a young and dynamic team for the delivery of visually compelling and effective creative graphics design solutions for a wide range of projects at varying scales across various media.
What You'll Be Doing:
Manage and lead a highly creative and dynamic team of 2D and 3D graphic specialists.
Lead the conceptualization and execution of creative graphics design solutions from inception to completion
Prepare design and deliver high-quality reports, boards and presentations
Maintain and adhere to Parsons and Clients’ brand identity guidelines.
Create sophisticated templates for presentations and reports, where required, for the designers’ use for multiple purposes.
Design and prepare complicated and complex art and layouts, applying established standards and formats from Clients or Parsons brand identity guidelines, templates or style manuals
Develop layouts to the highest quality to graphically represent Parsons’ design solutions and works.
Design and produce complex reproduction-ready visual graphics, including newsletters, brochures, flyers, slides, charts, plots, diagrams, tables, sketches, isometrics, graphs, posters, signs, and certificates.
Create sketch renders to demonstrate the space and scale of a design at the early stages of the concept development.
Produce motion graphics and animations for video projects and digital presentations
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and budget requirements
Ensure outmost quality of deliverable including checking the quality of the team’s deliverables
Mentor junior designers and provide art direction to elevate the overall quality of design output
Stay up to date with emerging design trends and technologies to ensure innovative and cutting-edge solutions
Works directly with the Technical Design Leads and/or the authors/requestors to review artwork, text, and other materials submitted for inclusion in assigned documents. May recommend improvements for accuracy of expression, clarity, and consistency with brand identity guidelines.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field from a recognized university.
Over 10 Years of professional experience in graphic design preferable within the same industry.
Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, Sketch Up, Lumion, etc.
Robust understanding of user interface (UI) design principles
Strong typography skills and an excellent eye for layout and composition.
Excellent project management and time management skills.
Solid and demonstrate Experience in brand identity development and implementation
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Able to multitask and work across various tasks and design works.
Excellent communication skills and collaboration abilities with both internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to translate outline sketch ideas into workable scales and spaces using modelling software
Self-motivation, work part of the team but also the ability to work independently.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
Previous experience in Architecture and/or Engineering Design
Eager to improve graphic design skills and techniques to enhance digital design presentations.
Ability to hand-sketch in plan, section, and 3D
Relevant professional qualifications and affiliation.
Local UAE or GCC experience.
We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!
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