Graphic Designer
American University of Bahrain, Bahrain
Job Description
Job Summary:
AUBH seeks an energetic, creative, hard-working, and collaborative individual to serve as Graphic Designer to support and drive the American University of Bahrain’s Marketing and Communication goals. You will be expected to use your artistic abilities to help communicate ideas visually.
Responsibilities:
Below are some of the responsibilities a graphic designer is expected to assume in their position:
Create and design various materials for digital, print, presentations, and marketing collaterals
Ensure projects are completed in a timely manner with a quality product
Advise best practices and optimizations throughout design projects.
Collaborate with the marketing department to develop new approaches for creating more-expressive graphics for the company
Work with a wide range of media and graphic design software
Establish creative direction for the company within brand guidelines
Manage multiple projects within design specifications and budget restrictions
Determine voice and messaging for graphic design pieces in line with brand image and tone of voice
Implement feedback and changes
Create visualizations that convey accurate messaging for the project.
Requirements
Desired Qualifications:
Below are the qualifications that are expected of a graphic designer:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in a creative field
Proficiency in programs such as Adobe Suite, Photoshop, InDesign, QuarkXPress, and Illustrator
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Minimum of two years experience in graphic design
Attention to detail
Portfolio of work with a wide range of creative projects
Strong analytical skills
Time management and organizational skills
Familiarity with HTML and CSS preferred
Knowledge of layouts, graphic fundamentals, typography, print, and web
Experience with both print and digital media