Graphic Design & Multimedia Specialist - Mall Marketing | Real Estate | Asset Management

Job Requisition ID: 170681 

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 Marketing Executive (Multimedia Specialist) , is responsible for supporting with the development of  all visual content creation for all ‘Imagine ‘branded show offerings and projections which include but are not limited to special events, seasonal events, sponsorship activities, advertising and permanent shows along with any other graphic design work requested by the marketing team which includes but not limited to, new creatives, presentations, adaptations, creating animations.

This role requires someone with good photography skills to assist and document all events in an aesthetically captured way. This person works in partnership with the creative, production and marketing team.

The role will assist in creating and executing new and innovative content and shows to produce award-winning spectaculars. This will include Artwork, graphics, animation and live video production.

The role will be within the Marketing team at DFCM and Festival Plaza. Support will also be given to other departments within Dubai Festival City Mall and Regional marketing departments as directed.

The post holder as part of the team will always be looking towards “what’s next” by challenging existing thinking, implementing strategies to maximize the potential of entertainment whilst adhering to and respecting the ‘Imagine’ brand to facilitate year-on-year engagement.  The role-holder will assist in delivering excellent customer experiences, and in positioning Al-Futtaim as one of the market leaders in mall entertainment.

NOTE: The role will be responsible for the full delivery of visual media and artwork for the provision of quality entertainment experience. The post holder is a key member of the Marketing team and by extension the IMAGINE team. They will collaborate with external stakeholders in a professional and efficient manner, reflecting the company’s reputation in the shopping center industry.  A key member of the Entertainment Management team whilst driving and delivering new concepts and shows to ensure continued success of the “Imagine “show.  

What you will do:

• Creative Development
• Live and Special Events
• Production
• Coordination
• Reporting

Required skills to be successful: 

Job-Specific Skills:

• Creative credits for show /event delivery
• Proven ability to translate creative brief into effective visual execution
• Knowledge of aligning visual animation with music  
• Arabic calligraphy would be an advantage
• Stakeholder management skills

Behavioral Competencies:

• Teamwork across multiple disciplines and levels of management
• Effective communicator
• Creative thinker Clear and concise both verbally and written

What Equips you for the role: 

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge:

• University Graduate or Trade-school Diploma  
• Proven art skills
• Video editing skills
• Animation and cartoon production skills
• Photography skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English

Minimum Experience:

• 3 years Art, animation and Video experience
• Certification in Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro or similar
• Solid experience with digital technology - After effect, Lightworks, Dimension
• Solid Experience with special effects, 3D and compositing
• Solid Experience with drawing software- such as CAD, Adobe Indesign and Adobe illustrator.

About Al-Futtaim Malls 
Al-Futtaim Malls provides development and asset management expertise, specializing in building retail-led super regional malls in prime locations across MENA and beyond. With a proven track record of creating both sustainable revenue growth and value enhancement for tenants, Al-Futtaim Malls delivers exceptional experiences and exciting shopping environments for customers. 

Part of the Al-Futtaim Group, Al-Futtaim Malls leadership team brings more than 30 years of experience and a deep understanding and knowledge of the retail sector, both from a shopper’s point of view but as curators of space or landlords to other brands. The company has a directly managed portfolio including over 9 million sqft of retail space across four malls in the MENA region and two under development. Malls under the Al-Futtaim Malls portfolio include Dubai Festival City Mall and Festival Plaza in the UAE, Cairo Festival City Mall in Egypt, Doha Festival City in Qatar and Zenata Mall, Morocco.

Leveraging on the expertise of its parent company, Al-Futtaim Malls established PLEX Management Services offering a full array of services including asset management and development, leasing, and brand experience expertise to shopping mall landlords and retail organizations globally. Implementing global best practice and deploying Al-Futtaim Mall’s deep understanding of mall management and retail dynamics, PLEX promises to deliver continuous growth and long-term value for its partners.

For more information on Al-Futtaim Malls, please visit https://www.al-futtaimmalls.com/