Designlab Experience
What is the role?
A senior graphic designer plays a central role at DLE and their output is an integral part of the heart and soul of our business. Creatives underpin design solutions by being inspired and inspiring thinkers, who can combine strategic discipline with a compelling point of view, lateral thinking and great instinct. Creatives research, analyse, plan, develop and implement experiences, mapped out via intricate storytelling; physical, digital or purely aesthetic touchpoints and experiential designs. They study the the client and brief, its creative feasibility and level of possible transformation, as well as determine experiential impact through the inclusion of artistic installations. With a confident, pro-active approach and positive outlook, they enable creative flow at all times.
Creative
Deconstruct briefs and conceptual ideas quickly and thoroughly and in turn bring relevant team members up to speed.
Articulate creative design briefs and ideas concisely.
Participate in creative brainstorms to generate ideas for clients.
Work with concepts and initial design intent, and apply this into a visual representation via moodboards, sketches, original artwork, manipulation of imagery, photomontages, collages, etc..
Curate selling presentations that represent concepts and architectural design, as well as the narrative beautifully.
Generate creative high resolution vector patterns and prints for spatial environments (interiors and architectural elements), scenic backdrops for events installations, and branding.
Develope layouts, templates, and visual concepts through Adobe Indesign, Powerpoint, Keynotes using master pages/slides, character and paragraph styles.
Work closely with the architectural, creative design and project team members in the preparation of experience & environmental concept presentations, all the way through to final project delivery.
Read and interpret architectural illustrations, space plans, drawings and contribute in the ideation.
Conduct research, compiling and present their findings, insights and inspirations.
Apply mastery in contextual research to underpin design / creative direction.
Administer creative control, adaptability to differing views and the ability to design outside of personal preferences.
Articulate and present (y)our thinking in an engaging way, both in written and spoken presentations to the team.
Apply rich, traditional, elegant as much as contemporary styling anchored in storytelling, a concise narrative and inspired by cultural notions & global trends.
Support the team in and / or take ownership producing client presentations, as required.
Support visualisers in the production of best in class visuals and renders. (Editing & retouching via PS)
Brief graphic designers and artworkers, both full time and freelance on new projects ensuring that they are creatively led, pitch winning and communicate the big idea.
Produce print ready artwork for production.
Act as a design guardian throughout the project delivery to ensure your big ideas are as powerful in reality as they were when pitched.
What kind of person are you?
As Senior Graphic Designer you will act as a mentor, as much as a team member. You will DO and not just DIRECT.
You are fluent in Arabic.
You come with an innate appreciation for architecture and interior design, as well as art and culture globally of the Middle East (especially KSA & UAE).
You work with the team to ensure that your projects are as progressive and creatively innovative as possible.
You are responsible for the creative product the DLE collective produce that leaves our house.
You bring your passion for new creative thinking and new creative delivery to the wider agency every day
You have an excellent working knowledge of relevant design applications (Adobe Creative Suite etc)
You help to visually articulate and sell DLE to our clients the quality of your thinking, presentation skills, relationship-building abilities and passion for their brands/products and our business.
You are great with people at all levels.
You are self-motivated with the ability to work well individually and as part of a team
You seize responsibility
You are highly organised with excellent administration skills and flawless attention to detail
You are unfazed by tight deadlines and conflicting priorities and remain calm and collected under pressure
You are enthusiastic and contribute genuinely to the DLE culture and good team atmosphere.
Support the ongoing development and evolution of DLE being an Experience Brand.
Watch… listen… question… learn… develop… grow….
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