Senior Graphic Designer

About AESG

AESG is a leading specialist consultancy, engineering, and advisory firm with a global presence, including offices in London, Riyadh, Singapore, Dubai, Cape Town, and Sydney. We operate across the Middle East, Europe, and Asia, focusing on four key areas: Building Engineering, Planning and Infrastructure, Strategy and Advisory, and Commissioning, Handover, and Asset Management. We are recognized as industry leaders, boasting extensive teams with decades of collective experience in sustainable design, fire and life safety, cost management, façade engineering, building performance, waste management, environmental consultancy, carbon management, and acoustics.

Job Purpose

The Senior Graphic Designer will spearhead the conceptualization and execution of visually impactful designs for a diverse range of digital and print media. This role involves close collaboration with marketing and other cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives, deliver exceptional visual solutions, and maintain strict adherence to brand guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation of visually compelling content for both digital and print platforms, including websites, social media visuals, marketing materials, brochures, logos, advertisements, and other promotional assets.
• Develop innovative concepts that align with AESG’s brand vision, ensuring a cohesive and consistent visual identity across all channels.
• Produce designs that effectively communicate complex technical concepts in a visually engaging manner.
• Manage the entire design process from initial concept through to final execution, ensuring timely completion and adherence to brand standards.
• Collaborate closely with the marketing team to understand project objectives and deliver high-quality visual solutions.
• Handle multiple design projects concurrently, effectively prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.
• Clearly and effectively communicate design ideas and concepts to internal teams and stakeholders.
• Ensure all design materials strictly adhere to brand guidelines, maintaining a unified and consistent visual identity across all platforms.
• Regularly update and refine brand guidelines to ensure the visual identity remains relevant and contemporary.
• Review and proof all design work to ensure it meets project specifications and upholds the highest standards of quality.
• Ensure final designs are delivered in the correct formats for both digital and print, with a strong focus on details like color accuracy, typography, and layout.
• Present design concepts and final deliverables to clients and senior leadership, effectively communicating the design rationale and incorporating feedback.
• Adapt and revise designs based on feedback to ensure alignment with stakeholder objectives and overall project goals.
• Continuously explore new design techniques, tools, and technologies to push creative boundaries and introduce fresh ideas into the design process.
• Conduct research on competitor design strategies and industry trends to ensure designs remain competitive, engaging, and aligned with market expectations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a closely related field.
• Possess 5-8 years of professional experience in graphic design, with a commitment to staying abreast of industry trends, emerging tools, and innovative design techniques.
• Demonstrate expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and other design tools such as Sketch and Figma, with a proven ability to produce high-quality designs for both digital and print media.
• Have extensive experience working with brand guidelines, ensuring brand consistency across all design materials while adapting designs to meet specific project needs and business objectives.
• Exhibit a proven ability to conceptualize and create visually striking designs, layouts, and concepts, with a strong emphasis on creative problem-solving and delivering designs that resonate with target audiences.
• Possess an in-depth knowledge of typography, including expert understanding of fonts, typefaces, and effective type usage to enhance design communication.
• Have a strong understanding of color theory and psychology, applying color choices strategically to evoke the desired emotional response and strengthen the overall message.

General Expectations

• Demonstrate extensive experience and advanced competencies through a strong portfolio and successful completion of complex design projects.
• Typically possess 5-8 years of professional experience, with a proven ability to lead design initiatives, mentor junior designers, and consistently deliver high-quality, creative solutions across digital and print mediums.

Competencies

• Leadership / Management: Take initiative, learn from mentors, and exhibit a strong work ethic. Show potential for taking on additional responsibilities or more intricate tasks.
• Communication / Collaboration: Maintain clear verbal and written communication, practice active listening, and exhibit professional etiquette. Effectively convey ideas and information to colleagues and supervisors. Be a helpful, patient, and friendly team player who responds promptly.
• Technical Knowledge / Expertise: Develop a foundational understanding relevant to the role, acquiring basic skills, tools, technology familiarity, and industry terminology. Learn company processes and build a strong foundational skill set to support professional growth.
• Creativity / Innovation: Learn to think outside the box, generate ideas, and contribute to brainstorming sessions. Explore different techniques for sparking creativity.
• Stakeholder Focus / Relationship Building: Understand the importance of internal stakeholder management and support the management of third-party providers.
• Strategic Vision / Planning: Understand the company's mission, values, and basic strategic goals, including the basics of your role, company processes, and building foundational skills.
• Time Management / Planning: Actively practice time management techniques. Learn to create to-do lists, manage calendars, and prioritize tasks to become more efficient in handling day-to-day responsibilities.
• Industry Experience / Thought Leadership: Ability to work on a wide variety of project tasks, contributing to multiple tasks, the team, and the division (Operations). Actively contribute to the field by sharing insights and ideas.
• Operational Delivery: Assist the operations/consultancy team and contribute to the successful delivery of projects or tasks. Learn to execute tasks efficiently and accurately, often following established procedures.
• Leadership / Team Management Experience: Function as an individual contributor, focusing on personal tasks and responsibilities, developing foundational skills such as teamwork, communication, and problem-solving. Uphold AESG core values.
• Commercial Acumen / Business Development: Develop an awareness of costs associated with designated tasks.
• Problem Solving / Decision Making: Focus on understanding the decision-making process, identifying problems, and solving them with guidance when required.
• Employee Focus / Process Compliance: Be introduced to the fundamentals of an employee-centric approach, recognizing employees as the core of AESG's success. Be able to explain processes and policies to fellow colleagues.