Graphic & Web Designer | Retail | ACE Hardware

Job Requisition ID: 174989 

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate. 

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day

Overview Of The Role:
The Graphic Designer at ACE, part of Al-Futtaim, plays a crucial role in driving the visual communication efforts of the brand. The role requires taking creative ideas from concept to execution across various digital and print platforms, thereby ensuring that the visual representation of marketing initiatives is both high-impact and consistent with our brand guidelines. Success in this role involves delivering compelling visuals that engage audiences and contribute to the overall marketing goals. Regular collaboration with cross-functional teams such as product and social media is essential to integrate visuals with broader campaign strategies. The Graphic Designer must stay informed on industry trends and continuously push the limits of creativity to maintain a competitive edge.

What You Will Do:
Visual Creation

• Design high-quality assets for social media, email marketing, website banners, advertisements, and print collateral such as brochures and signage.
• Prepare final press-ready files for print catalogue and optimize assets for digital use, ensuring technical accuracy and quality control.

Brand Stewardship

• Maintain and evolve our brand identity, ensuring all output is consistent with brand guidelines and visual standards.

Collaboration

• Work alongside social media and marketing team to brainstorm concepts for integrated campaigns.
• Coordinate with product teams to ensure designs align with product features and marketing strategy.

Trend Monitoring

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, digital tools, and best practices to keep our brand's aesthetic fresh and competitive.
• Research competitor design strategies and implement insights for innovation.

General Responsibilities

• Ensure that all design work meets the required standards and is delivered on time.
• Participate in regular meetings with the marketing team to align on campaign objectives.

Required Skills To Be Successful:

• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate design choices and collaborate effectively with teams.
• Proficiency in video editing tools such as After Effects and Premiere Pro; experience with Figma and HTML is a plus.

What Qualifies You For The Role:

• 8 to 10 years of professional experience in graphic design, preferably within the electronics or retail sectors.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating a command of typography and digital creatives, with examples of retail marketing work.
• Mastery of the Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Proficiency in video editing with After Effects, Premiere Pro, and experience with motion graphics is a plus.
• Familiarity with Figma, HTML, coding, or Sketch is advantageous.
• Excellent ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication skills for articulating design choices and receiving feedback constructively.

About Al-Futtaim Retail

Al-Futtaim Retail has established itself as one of the leaders in Retail across the Middle East, Africa & Asia over the past 30 years. We have developed partnerships with some of the biggest and most respected Brands in the world including IKEA, ACE and Toys R Us in the Middle East and the Inditex Group of Brands (Zara, Mango, Bershka and P&B) across Asia. We are also one of the largest Global partners of Marks and Spencer’s in both regions with over 75 stores offering both fashion & food options.
 
Most recently we have been responsible for bringing brands to the Middle East for the first time with the exciting launches of Watsons and B&Q and we aim to continue to be agile and adaptive to our markets with new launches and further development. For this to be possible we aim to recruit the best talent from all backgrounds who will continue to challenge and develop our diverse workforce which includes over 100 nationalities across 12 countries. Join us today and make a difference…