Senior Graphic Designer

About This Role

Due to the continuing success and growth of our AESG team, a fantastic opportunity has opened up at our award-winning Specialist Consultancy, Engineering and Advisory Firm.

We are headquartered in London, Riyadh, Singapore and Dubai, Cape Town, Cairo & Sydney working throughout the Middle East, Europe and Asia. Our areas of expertise are represented in four core verticals: Building Engineering, Planning and Infrastructure, Strategy and Advisory and Commissioning, Handover and Asset Management.

We pride ourselves in being leaders in the industry in each of the services that we offer. We have one of the largest dedicated team with decades of cumulative experience in sustainable design, fire and life safety, cost management, façade engineering, commissioning, building performance, waste management, environmental consultancy, carbon management and acoustics.

Job Purpose

• Responsible for leading the conceptualisation and execution of visually compelling designs across a wide range of digital and print platforms.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing, to understand project goals, deliver high-quality visual solutions, and ensure alignment with brand guidelines.

Qualification / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, Visual Arts, or a related field.
• 5-8 years of professional experience in graphic design, with a focus on staying current with industry trends, emerging tools, and innovative design techniques.
• Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and other design tools (Sketch, Figma, etc.), with a demonstrated ability to execute high-quality designs across both digital and print media.
• Extensive experience in working with brand guidelines, ensuring brand consistency across all design materials while adapting designs to meet specific project needs and business objectives.
• Proven ability to conceptualize and create visually striking designs, layouts, and concepts, with a strong emphasis on creative problem-solving and delivering designs that resonate with target audiences.
• In-depth knowledge of typography, including expert understanding of fonts, typefaces, and effective type usage to enhance design communication.
• Strong understanding of colour theory and psychology, applying colour choices strategically to evoke the desired emotional response and strengthen the overall message.

GENERAL EXPECTANCY

• Extensive experience and advanced competencies demonstrated through a strong portfolio and successful completion of complex design projects.
• Typically, 5-8 years of professional experience, with a proven ability to lead design initiatives, mentor junior designers, and consistently deliver high-quality, creative solutions across digital and print mediums.

Responsibilities Design Creation & Concept Development

• Lead the creation of visually compelling content for both digital and print platforms, including websites, social media visuals, marketing materials, brochures, logos, advertisements, and other promotional assets.
• Develop innovative concepts that align with AESG’s brand vision, ensuring a cohesive and consistent visual identity across all channels.
• Produce designs that effectively communicate complex technical concepts in a visually engaging manner.

Project Leadership

• Manage the design process from initial concept through to final execution, ensuring that each project is completed on time and meets the brand’s standards.
• Collaborate closely with marketing to understand project objectives, delivering high-quality visual solutions.
• Handle multiple design projects concurrently, effectively prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
• Clearly and effectively communicate design ideas and concepts to internal teams and stakeholders.

Brand Consistency

• Ensure that all design materials adhere to brand guidelines, maintaining a unified and consistent visual identity across all platforms.
• Regularly update and refine brand guidelines to keep the visual identity relevant and contemporary.

Quality Control

• Review and proof all design work to ensure it meets project specifications and upholds the highest standards of quality.
• Ensure that final designs are delivered in the correct formats for both digital and print, with a strong focus on details like colour accuracy, typography, and layout.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Present design concepts and final deliverables to clients, senior leadership, or stakeholders, effectively communicating the design rationale and incorporating their feedback.
• Adapt and revise designs based on feedback to ensure alignment with stakeholder objectives and overall project goals.

Innovation & Research

• Continuously explore new design techniques, tools, and technologies to push creative boundaries and introduce fresh ideas to the design process.
• Conduct research on competitor design strategies and industry trends to ensure that the designs remain competitive, engaging, and aligned with market expectations.

COMPETENCIES

• Leadership / Management skills - Taking initiative, learning from mentors, and demonstrating a strong work ethic. Displaying potential will be earmarked to take on additional responsibilities or more intricate tasks.
• Communication / Collaboration - Clear verbal and written communication, active listening, and professional etiquette. Effectively convey ideas and information to colleagues and supervisors. Team player (collaboration), helpful, patient, friendly and respond promptly.
• Technical Knowledge / Expertise - Developing a foundational understanding relevant to the role. Acquiring basic skills, tools, technology familiarity and industry terminology. Learning company processes and building a strong foundational skills set to support professional growth.
• Creativity / Innovation - Learn to think outside the box, generate ideas, and contribute to brainstorming sessions. They also explore different techniques for sparking creativity.
• Stakeholder Focus / Relationship Building - Understanding the importance of internal stakeholder management. Supporting in the management of third-party providers.
• Strategic Vision / Planning - Understanding the company's mission, values, and basic strategic goals, including the basics of their role, company processes, and building foundational skills.

Demonstrated Knowledge Base And Professional Skillset

• Time Management / Planning - Actively practice time management techniques. Learn to create to-do lists, manage their calendars, and prioritise tasks. They become more efficient at handling their day-to-day responsibilities.
• Industry Experience / Thought Leadership - Ability to work on a wide variety of project tasks, contributing to multiple tasks, the team and division (Operations). Actively contribute to their field by sharing insights and ideas.
• Operational Delivery - Assist the operations / consultancy team and contribute to the successful delivery of projects or tasks. Learn to execute tasks efficiently and accurately, often following established procedures.
• Leadership / Team Management Experience - Individual contributor – focusing on personal tasks and responsibilities, developing foundations skills, such as teamwork, communication and problem-solving. Upholding AESG core values.
• Commercial Acumen / Business Development - Growing awareness of costs associated with designated tasks.
• Problem Solving / Decision Making - Focusing on understanding the decision-making process, identifying problems, and solving them with guidance when required.
• Employee Focus / Process Compliance - Individuals are introduced to the fundamentals of the employee-centric approach, recognising that the employees are the heart of AESG success. They can able to explain processes and policy to their fellow colleagues.