Job Description

Candidate Profile: At mustard&linen we see graphic design as visual storytelling that engages, informs, and inspires. We are looking for a highly creative graphic designer who can take conceptual ideas and create visual representations, both in print and electronic media. A designer with passion for creating beautiful images and compelling content. Who will be in charge of conceptualization of eye-catching artworks & campaigns to communicate ideas to us, the clients and consumers. The right candidate will develop the overall design direction, layout and production design to complement our company & projects. Required Skills:

• Exceptional creativity and innovative design skills

• Attention to detail

• 2-3 years of experience in branding and commercial projects. Ideally have worked in an interior design company

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, fine arts, multimedia or similar discipline

• Proficiency in Adobe Suite, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, and Illustrator

• Working knowledge of CSS3, HTML5, and JavaScript

• Content management systems

• Knowledge of layouts, graphic fundamentals, typography, print, and web

• Possess excellent English communication and presentation skills

Skills and Abilities required:

• Effective communication skills: Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to read and interpret information.

• Leadership skills: Able to assume a role of authority, as necessary; sets an example for co-workers; delegates responsibility and empowers associates to make decisions and take personal accountability for decisions.

• High accuracy and attention to detail: Able to perform work and job function with precision and accuracy; carefully monitors processes; concentrates on details, organises and maintains a system of records.

• Strategic thinking: Develops strategies to achieve organisational goals; Understands organisation's strengths and weaknesses; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.

• Design: Generates creative solutions; translates concepts and information into images; collaborates with others to modify design; applies design principles.

• Ownership Mentality: Possesses a sense of ownership in all deliverables. Utilises knowledge and opportunity to continually strive for excellence within an empowering culture. Collaborates and supports fellow employee owners in ongoing improvements. Understands personal accountability within their role in the company.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Define and create a visual language as an extension of the brand (illustrations, icons, colours, typography, animations, etc.)

• Establish creative direction and be an advocate for consistent and cohesive design throughout the company and projects

• Collaborate, brainstorm, and strategize with team or clients for a various of materials that may include web pages, presentations, programming collateral, signage, internal communication, newsletters, social media post and marketing materials

• Advise best practices and optimizations throughout design projects.

• To implement branding strategy within the interior design projects

• Work closely with the creative director & marketing manager in storyboarding, concept idea and execution and assist in the social media strategy of mustard & linen

• Assist the interior design team with the implementation of the graphic design personality of the project

• Within the project cycle, complement the creative team by defining a storytelling, brand guidelines, wayfinding and signage strategy.

• Developing and delivering high-quality graphic design, across printed and digital channels, including art working, storyboarding, presenting concepts, achieving sign- off, preparing for print or digital publishing.

• Liaises with printers and production companies to ensure accuracy and correct delivery.

• Following-up with suppliers, getting samples and quotations and reviewing contractor's shop-drawings in regards to branding specification incorporated within the space.

• Adapt creative concepts across different materials while remaining consistent with brand guidelines and brand positioning.

• Create graphic content for the company's website, social media pages, GDN banners

• Maintain up to date knowledge of industry software and technologies.

• Update and maintain internal databases of designs, photography, and video

• Work independently and cooperatively

• Effectively present ideas to clients/team members.

• Stay on top of brand, design, media and conversion best practices.

• Ensure all artwork is submitted within given deadline

Please send your CV & portfolio to iwork[at]mustardandlinen.com Job Type: Full-time Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dubai: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)