Job description

The Graphic Designer at Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) will report directly to the Deputy CEO & Chief Operations Officer and operate within the COO Office to support branding and communication efforts through creative, innovative, and effective graphic design solutions. Dubai Future Foundation aims to realize the vision of Dubai’s leadership by institutionalizing forward-thinking methodologies and positioning Dubai as the leading city of the future through partnerships with governments, companies, startups, entrepreneurs, and global organizations. The role involves designing multidisciplinary graphic materials including branding, layout design, digital newsletters, data-driven design, infographics, digital and social media graphics, and visual content for marketing campaigns, presentations, and communication initiatives. The Graphic Designer will employ brand identity design principles to ensure consistency with brand standards, collaborate with marketing teams to conceptualize and execute creative concepts, research and incorporate current design trends, and deliver high-quality visuals aligned with branding and marketing principles. The role requires preparing comprehensive design documentation and guidelines, maintaining documentation of design stages and changes, and ensuring all designs comply with industry standards and best practices in graphic design. The Graphic Designer will also employ Agile methodologies to manage design projects, participate actively in team meetings and reviews, and contribute to Marcom initiatives that enhance brand recognition and audience engagement. The position requires proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and After Effects, alongside strong knowledge of branding, layout, color theory, typography, digital and print media, web design, multimedia content development, animation, Generative AI, and Arabic content development. The role supports DFF initiatives including Museum of the Future, Area 2071, The Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution UAE, Dubai Future Accelerators, One Million Arab Coders, Dubai Future Academy, Dubai Future Solutions, Dubai Future Labs, and Dubai Future Forum, contributing to Dubai’s ambition to become a global model for future cities through innovation, foresight, and disruptive thinking.