Mid-Level Graphic Designer

Job description / Role

Job Purpose:
The Mid-level Graphic Designer plays a crucial role in the creative team, responsible for creating impactful visual designs that communicate messages effectively, support branding and marketing efforts. This position involves enhancing user experiences, driving innovation, and collaborating with teams and clients.. The Mid-level Graphic Designer maintains brand consistency, mentoring junior designers, and managing design projects to meet business objectives and deliver high-quality visual content.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:
• Design execution: Creates effective designs for a variety of media, including print, digital, and social media. Develops layouts and designs for marketing materials, advertisements, brochures, websites, and other visual communication needs.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality, error-free designs.
• Client Focus: Understanding of client objectives and the ability to translate them into compelling visual designs that drive results.
• Solution-Oriented: Proven track record of finding creative solutions to design challenges and adapting to client needs.
• Digital Proficiency and AI Understanding: Strong understanding and experience in digital design platforms, including Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), and familiarity with digital design trends and best practices. Demonstrated curiosity and understanding of AI tools and their application in graphic design processes, such as AI-powered design assistants and generative design tools.
• Collaboration and coordination: Works closely with cross-functional teams, including copywriters, account managers, animators and production, to ensure seamless integration of design with other elements.
• Time management and multitasking: Manages multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment without compromising quality.
• Stay updated with design trends: Keeps abreast of industry trends, emerging design techniques, and software advancements to enhance design skills and maintain relevance in the field.

• Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in graphic design or a related field.
• Professional experience (2-5 years) in graphic design.
• Experience in an advertising agency or creative studio.
• Exceptional proficiency in graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of design projects, demonstrating creative concepts, technical expertise, and attention to detail.
• Expert knowledge of design principles, typography, color theory, composition, and layout.
• Proven experience in executing design projects, coordinating workflows, and delivering projects on time.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize tasks, and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Required Competencies:
• Portfolio: A strong portfolio showcasing a range of digital design projects and demonstrating creativity, technical skills, and an understanding of design principles
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality, error-free designs.
• Client Focus: Understanding of client objectives and the ability to translate them into compelling visual designs that drive results.
• Solution-Oriented: Proven track record of finding creative solutions to design challenges and adapting to client needs.
• Quick Turnaround: Ability to work efficiently and meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.
• Digital Proficiency and AI Understanding: Strong understanding and experience in digital design platforms, including Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), and familiarity with digital design trends and best practices. Demonstrated curiosity and understanding of AI tools and their application in graphic design processes, such as AI-powered design assistants and generative design tools.

About the Company

Space Oddity is a fully integrated advertising agency with offices in the UAE and Lebanon since 2009. Our eclectic team of talents believes that groundbreaking concepts come from a spotless know-how and a pinch of eccentricity.