Senior Graphic Designer
Major Developments · Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Apply & track with Apply EdgeRole OverviewThe Graphic Designer will be helping transform creative concepts and visual direction into exceptional work across all Major Developments projects and marketing initiatives.This is a hands-on role for a designer who can take a creative direction, understand the vision behind it, and independently develop it into polished, high-quality work across multiple formats and channels.You will work across branding, brochures, presentations, digital campaigns, social media, outdoor advertising, sales collateral, events, gifting, CGI, motion and AI-powered visual production.Key ResponsibilitiesMarketing & Sales CollateralDesign and produce brochures, presentations, investment decks, fact sheets, sales tools, advertising creatives, social media content, website visuals and email assets.Develop property-specific materials including floor plans, masterplans, price lists, payment plans and project presentations.Translate complex real estate information into clear, premium and visually compelling communication.Create multiple formats and adaptations from approved campaign concepts.Maintain consistency across large volumes of marketing collateral.Branding & Project IdentitiesDevelop visual identities for new real estate projects and sub-brands.Develop logos, typography systems, graphic elements, layouts, visual assets and brand applications.Take approved brand concepts and develop them into practical design systems.Apply project identities consistently across digital, print, outdoor, sales and event materials.Develop and maintain templates and design systems for ongoing use.Creative Development & ExecutionWork closely with the Marketing head to develop concepts from initial direction to final execution.Create mood boards, visual references, layouts and design explorations.Take a selected creative direction and develop it into a complete set of campaign assets.Explore different visual approaches and present options when appropriate.Adapt creative concepts across different formats without losing the original idea.Maintain a high level of visual quality even under tight deadlines.Be proactive in identifying ways to improve creative output rather than simply following instructions.CGI & Visual ProductionWork closely with the Marketing head and CGI artists to develop high-quality project visuals.Integrate architectural renders, 3D assets and CGI into marketing materials.Provide visual references and direction for CGI production.Support the development of compositions, environments, materials, lighting references and visual treatments.Retouch and enhance CGI renders for final marketing use.Develop composites combining CGI, photography, graphic elements and generated imagery.Organise and maintain project visual assets, renders, textures and source files.Experience with 3ds Max, Blender, Cinema 4D, SketchUp, Unreal Engine, V-Ray, Corona, Lumion or similar tools is a strong advantage.Motion & AnimationCreate motion graphics and animations for social media, digital advertising, presentations and campaigns.Animate static campaign concepts and graphic elements.Support the development of short-form video content.Work with videographers, editors and CGI artists to create cohesive visual content.Develop simple camera movement, transitions and visual storytelling where required.Support architectural animation and cinematic content where appropriate.Experience with After Effects and/or Premiere Pro is strongly preferred.AI & Emerging Creative TechnologiesUse AI tools for visual ideation, concept development and mood boarding.Generate and refine visual concepts, environments, backgrounds and creative assets.Use AI for image enhancement, retouching, compositing and creative variations.Explore AI-assisted image and video generation.Integrate AI-generated elements into professional design workflows.Experiment with emerging tools for faster and more efficient production.Develop repeatable AI-assisted workflows that can improve the team's output.Maintain strong creative judgement and quality control over AI-generatedDigital & SocialAdapt campaign concepts for Instagram, LinkedIn, digital advertising, websites and other digital channels.Create social media assets, carousels, stories, reels and digital advertising creatives.Maintain visual consistency across digital touchpoints.Optimise designs for different platforms, formats and screen sizes.Develop variations and adaptations quickly while maintaining quality.Gifting & Branded ExperiencesDesign premium gifting concepts, packaging and branded merchandise.Develop visual concepts for VIP, investor, partner and client gifts.Design event materials, signage, invitations, menus, displays and branded environments.Ensure physical brand experiences reflect the same creative quality as digital and printed materials.Production & ArtworkPrepare accurate print-ready and production-ready artwork.Work with printers, fabricators and production suppliers.Manage bleeds, colour profiles, finishes, materials and large-format specifications.Check proofs and final production samples.Ensure artwork is technically correct before production.Maintain organised source files and asset libraries.Ensure final production matches the approved creative direction.CollaborationWork closely with Head of Marketing, marketing team, copywriters, CGI artists, photographers, videographers, social media specialists and external suppliers.Participate in creative reviews and brainstorming sessions.Communicate clearly and professionally with both creative and non-creative stakeholders.Receive feedback positively and refine work quickly.Ask questions when clarification is required but also use judgement to move work forward independently.RequirementsBachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Multimedia Design or related field.6-7 years of professional graphic design experience.Experience within real estate development, architecture, luxury, hospitality, fashion or another premium sector is strongly preferred.Exceptional portfolio demonstrating strong design quality and visual taste.Expert knowledge of:o Photoshopo Illustratoro InDesignStrong working knowledge of After Effects and/or Premiere Pro is highly desirable.Experience working with architectural CGI and renders.Strong understanding of typography, composition, hierarchy, colour, layout and visual storytelling.Strong knowledge of print and digital production.Experience preparing artwork for print, OOH, large-format and physical production.Experience designing presentations and sales materials.Experience working with multiple stakeholders and managing several projects simultaneously.Demonstrated interest in AI-assisted creative workflows.Excellent attention to detail.Strong English communication skills.Arabic is an advantage.