Branding Designer (Contract-Based)

Location: Dubai, UAE

Language: Arabic Required

Employment Type: Contract-Based

Role Overview

We are looking for a creative and experienced Branding Designer to lead branding projects from concept to completion, covering brand strategy, visual identity development, and brand implementation.

The ideal candidate should have a strong design eye, strategic thinking, and the ability to independently manage branding projects and client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

1. Brand Strategy

• Conduct brand discovery and research to understand the client's business, audience, and market.
• Develop brand positioning, personality, and creative direction.

2. Visual Identity Development

• Translate brand strategy into strong, distinctive visual identities.
• Develop logo concepts, typography, color palettes, graphic elements, and overall visual language.
• Prepare and present creative concepts, incorporating client feedback and revisions.
• Develop comprehensive brand guidelines.

3. Brand Implementation

• Extend the visual identity across digital and physical brand touchpoints.
• Design applications such as stationery, packaging, social media templates, presentations, signage, and other brand collateral.
• Ensure consistency and quality across all brand applications.
• Prepare and organize final artwork and editable files for handover.

4. Client & Project Management

• Lead client meetings, presentations, and feedback discussions.
• Maintain clear client communication and ensure project quality throughout.

Requirements

• Proven experience in branding and visual identity design, preferably within a creative agency.
• Strong portfolio showcasing complete branding projects, from strategy through implementation.
• Fluent in Arabic and English, with the ability to present and communicate in both languages.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and Figma.
• Strong understanding of Arabic and English typography.
• Excellent presentation, client communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to independently lead multiple branding projects and meet deadlines.