Confidential

Graphic Designer

Sharjah, UAEPosted yesterday

Salary
AED 10k–21k a month· Michael Page
Job type
Full time
Level
Mid level
Field
Design & Creative
Work mode
On site

About the role

Role Purpose The Graphic Designer will be responsible for developing creative and impactful packaging designs, artwork and marketing materials across the company's food and beverage product portfolio. The role requires strong expertise in FMCG packaging design, print production, brand consistency and digital content creation, ensuring all designs align with brand guidelines, market requirements and regulatory standards. Roles & Responsibilities • Packaging Design: Develop packaging designs for new products, existing brands and product extensions across food and beverage categories. • Artwork & Printing (Colour Proofing): Prepare accurate, print-ready artwork and coordinate with suppliers and printers to ensure quality, colour accuracy and consistency. • Label Compliance: Work closely with QA and Regulatory teams to ensure packaging designs comply with UAE and GCC food labelling requirements. • Brand Consistency: Maintain consistent brand identity across product packaging, marketing materials and digital platforms. • Retail & POSM: Design promotional materials, in-store displays, posters, shelf branding and other point-of-sale materials. • Digital & Marketing Campaigns: Create visual content for social media, e-commerce platforms, advertising campaigns, presentations, catalogues and exhibitions. • Project Management: Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, meet deadlines and coordinate approvals with internal stakeholders and external suppliers. • Artwork Library Management: Maintain an organized and updated library of design files, packaging artworks and approved designs across all brands and SKUs. • Creative Development: Stay updated on graphic design trends, AI technologies, competitor activities and innovative packaging concepts to continuously enhance brand visibility and product appeal. Qualifications & Experience • Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication or a related field. Relevant professional certifications will be an advantage. • Previous experience within the Food & Beverage Manufacturing industry is essential. • Strong FMCG packaging design portfolio demonstrating experience across food and beverage products. • Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign. Experience with 3D mock-up tools is an advantage. • Strong knowledge of packaging pre-press, dielines, printing processes and colour management. • Understanding of UAE and GCC food labelling requirements, including bilingual Arabic and English packaging layouts. • Strong creative, conceptual, typography and layout skills. Knowledge of Arabic typography is preferred. • Excellent attention to detail, organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. • Good English communication skills. Arabic language proficiency is an advantage.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication or a related field. Relevant professional certifications will be an advantage. Previous experience within the Food & Beverage Manufacturing industry is essential. Strong FMCG packaging design portfolio demonstrating experience across food and beverage products. Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign. Experience with 3D mock-up tools is an advantage. Strong knowledge of packaging pre-press, dielines, printing processes and colour management. Understanding of UAE and GCC food labelling requirements, including bilingual Arabic and English packaging layouts. Strong creative, conceptual, typography and layout skills. Knowledge of Arabic typography is preferred. Excellent attention to detail, organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Good English communication skills. Arabic language proficiency is an advantage.

Responsibilities

Packaging Design: Develop packaging designs for new products, existing brands and product extensions across food and beverage categories. Artwork & Printing (Colour Proofing): Prepare accurate, print-ready artwork and coordinate with suppliers and printers to ensure quality, colour accuracy and consistency. Label Compliance: Work closely with QA and Regulatory teams to ensure packaging designs comply with UAE and GCC food labelling requirements. Brand Consistency: Maintain consistent brand identity across product packaging, marketing materials and digital platforms. Retail & POSM: Design promotional materials, in-store displays, posters, shelf branding and other point-of-sale materials. Digital & Marketing Campaigns: Create visual content for social media, e-commerce platforms, advertising campaigns, presentations, catalogues and exhibitions. Project Management: Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, meet deadlines and coordinate approvals with internal stakeholders and external suppliers. Artwork Library Management: Maintain an organized and updated library of design files, packaging artworks and approved designs across all brands and SKUs. Creative Development: Stay updated on graphic design trends, AI technologies, competitor activities and innovative packaging concepts to continuously enhance brand visibility and product appeal.

Skills

  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe InDesign
  • 3D mock-up tools
  • packaging pre-press
  • dielines
  • colour management
  • Arabic typography
  • branding
  • layout design
  • typography
  • project management
  • QA liaison
  • print production
  • brand consistency

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