Graphic Designer (Emirati Talent)

Position Overview & Role Purpose:

Are you an innovative, visually driven UAE National creative professional looking to shape the visual identity of one of the region’s premier retail and lifestyle conglomerates? Majid Al Futtaim is seeking a talented Graphic Designer (Emirati Talent) to join its dynamic marketing and brand communications team in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

In this creative role, the Graphic Designer is responsible for conceptualizing, designing, and executing high-impact visual assets across digital, print, and experiential marketing channels. Working closely with brand managers, content creators, and corporate communications teams, you will transform creative briefs into compelling visual narratives that elevate Majid Al Futtaim’s diverse portfolio of shopping malls, retail brands, leisure destinations, and lifestyle experiences.

About Majid Al Futtaim:

Founded in 1992, Majid Al Futtaim is the leading shopping mall, communities, retail, and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Operating iconic destinations such as Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Malls, VOX Cinemas, and Carrefour hypermarkets, Majid Al Futtaim creates great moments for everyone, every day. The group offers an empowering, inclusive workplace committed to nurturing national talent through targeted career development and leadership pathways.

Key Responsibilities & Creative Design Duties:

1. Visual Asset Creation & Brand Identity:

– Conceptualize and design high-quality graphics for digital marketing campaigns, social media channels, email newsletters, website banners, and mobile apps.

– Create print collateral including promotional flyers, outdoor billboards, event signage, store displays, and corporate reports aligned with brand guidelines.

– Maintain and safeguard brand consistency across all visual touchpoints, ensuring corporate brand guidelines are strictly implemented.

– Adapt global design templates and local campaign concepts for multi-channel distribution across various GCC markets.

2. Creative Collaboration & Campaign Execution:

– Collaborate with marketing managers, copywriters, and digital media teams to translate creative strategy into visual concepts.

– Prepare storyboards, wireframes, and design mockups for presentation to key internal stakeholders and business units.

– Manage end-to-end design production timelines, liaising with external print vendors, production agencies, and media partners for final asset delivery.

– Stay updated on global design trends, digital media formats, typography, motion graphics, and emerging creative tools to keep visual outputs modern and engaging.

3. National Talent Development & Team Engagement:

– Participate actively in Emiratization development programs, mentorship tracks, and continuous professional training workshops.

– Contribute creative ideas during brainstorming sessions to support seasonal campaigns, grand openings, and brand launches.

– Organize digital asset libraries, ensuring source files, typography fonts, image stock, and brand assets are systematically archived.

Qualifications, Required Experience & Core Competencies:

– Academic Credentials & National Status:

* Open exclusively to UAE Nationals holding a valid Family Book (Khulasat Al Qaid).

* Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Visual Communication, Multimedia, or a related creative discipline.

– Technical Expertise & Portfolio:

* Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, and After Effects).

* A strong creative portfolio demonstrating digital, print, and brand identity design work is required.

* Experience with UI/UX design tools (Figma, Sketch) or basic motion graphics is an added advantage.

– Experience & Soft Skills:

* Fresh graduates or professionals with 1 to 3 years of experience in graphic design within an agency, retail group, or corporate environment.

* Exceptional creative thinking, high attention to detail, and ability to work under tight project deadlines.

* Professional fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic.

Compensation & Benefits Package:

– Competitive, tax-free salary package tailored for UAE National talent.

– Comprehensive private health and medical insurance coverage for employee and dependents.

– Annual home leave ticket allowance and generous annual leave entitlements.

– Pension plan contributions in alignment with UAE General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) standards.

– Exclusive employee discounts across Majid Al Futtaim retail outlets, VOX Cinemas, and lifestyle destinations.

– Continuous professional development, leadership training, and career progression frameworks.