Job Type
Full-time
Work Type
On-Site
Location
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Experience
3 - 8 years
About MAKE
MAKE is a dynamic and innovative creative environment that fosters education, collaboration and community through maker culture. We’re seeking a Senior Graphic Designer who will bring exceptional visual design skills to a wide range of print and digital communication projects, helping us communicate our mission through compelling, on-brand creative work
Job Summary
The Senior Graphic Designer will drive creative output across a range of projects and communication campaigns. You will play a key role in upholding and evolving MAKE’s visual identity, ensuring consistent branding across all platforms and touchpoints. This role requires a mix of conceptual thinking, design expertise, and project management skills.
Key Responsibilities
Brand Management & Visual Design
- Maintain and evolve MAKE’s brand guidelines across all visual content.
- Ensure consistency in visual language across platforms and departments.
- Lead internal brand reviews and visual alignment workshops.
Creative Production
- Design marketing collateral (posters, flyers, brochures, reports, presentations).
- Format documents and forms for use in operations, education, and programming.
- Create newsletter layouts, campaign visuals, and social media content (posts, stories, animations).
- Document classes, events, and maker projects in a clear, natural visual style.
- Edit and archive media for reuse; maintain image banks and support storytelling needs.
Environmental & Spatial Design
- Lead branding for the MAKE facility including signage, environmental graphics, packaging, and retail layouts.
- Coordinate with vendors and installers for implementation of spatial branding.
Collaboration & Communication
- Work closely with the Comms and Community Lead to align visual tone with messaging.
- Guide freelance designers or junior team members as needed.
- Manage timelines, version control, and ensure timely delivery of all creative outputs.
Content Creation & Marketing Support
- Develop original, high-quality visual content (photos, graphics, videos) for digital campaigns and community engagement.
- Support campaigns promoting educational programs, store activities, seasonal offers, and makerspace news.
- Optimize company presence across platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Snapchat, LinkedIn.
- Design corporate and branded materials (presentations, packaging, signage, etc.).
Team Collaboration
- Collaborate with Education Manager, Programme & Relationships Manager, and other departments to promote initiatives.
- Ensure professional and effective communication across teams.