Job Description

Founded in 1984, APCO Worldwide is an award-winning, independently owned global communication and business strategy firm with offices in major cities throughout North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. APCO combines a global perspective with local expertise to help clients around the world manage challenges, opportunities, perceptions and reputations. APCO clients include corporations and governments; industry associations and nonprofit organizations; and many of the top companies on the Fortune 500. The firm is a majority women-owned business Job Purpose: To assist in the management a profitable account, help develop competitive advantage, build an effective relationship with client and agency personnel. This includes the ability to make significant contribution to the strategic direction of the client's communication plans and press releases, among others. To be a key liaison between APCO Worldwide and the client, and the main communications representative for entities in the Platforms & Systems and Electronic Warfare & Intelligence cluster Principal Accountabilities / Key Result Areas: Designing graphic content, illustrations, and infographics for social media and internal communications. Managing graphic designs from conception to delivery. This includes creative materials such as infographics, social media graphics, campaign creatives, presentations, and animations. Generating fresh concepts and mood boards for impactful social media campaigns Visualising cutting edge social media campaigns Liaising with the social media and internal communications teams to ensure deadlines are met. Research current industry trends and best practices in visual design Strong portfolio that demonstrates experience in creating visually compelling graphics, illustrations, and layouts. Proven ability to design materials that align with clients' goals and objectives. Competencies Creativity skills Communication skills Listening skills Teamwork skills Detail Oriented Time Management skills Graphic Design skills Qualifications Qualified candidates will have a BA/BS/BFA in a related field and one to three years of relevant design experience. Proficiency with Adobe CS Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat and Photoshop) and MS Office Suite software are also required. Our ideal candidate must be team player who thrive in an intense, fast-paced environment with excellent communication and time management skills. Being responsible for generating creative design ideas and developing visual communication concepts, therefore he/she must have strong, high-impact visualization skills and the ability to simplify complex ideas into visually compelling presentations. About APCO Worlwide in MENA Home to some of the fastest growing economies in the world, the Middle East and North Africa region has a pivotal role to play in driving global conversations - from environmental policies to religion and pop culture. The UAE and Saudi Arabia are clear leaders in this equation, although the wave of innovation continues to transcend borders. APCO launched its regional operations in 2006 in Dubai. Growing from a team of less than 10 consultants, APCO today has over 200 people from 26 countries working in teams across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Manama and Kuwait and our projects take us to countries across the region and the Levant. APCO was awarded Best Agency in the Middle East by PRWeek in 2019 and Best Agency to Work for: EMEA Network by PRovoke Media in 2017 and 2019. With a portfolio of over 100 clients, APCO's MENA offices deliver public relations and digital communication support across health, food, consumer & retail, finance, technology, real estate & hospitality, non-profit and public affairs practices. The region also offers specialized services, created for the Middle East, such as our Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model and our Compass and License to Operate offerings. In addition, APCO's global AI Comms Lab, a first-of-its-kind innovation center which utilizes artificial intelligence to build and protect the reputations of major global brands, governments and organizations is driven from the Dubai office. From helping governments connect with the private sector and civil society, to supporting the Pope's historic visit to the region and launching iconic brands and destinations, we understand the nuances of the MENA region and pride ourselves on making an impact