JOB SUMMARY
We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing the overall layout and production design for EventBox’s ceremonies, events, Exhibitions, social media and activities (theme, stage & indoor/outdoor visibility), advertisements, brochures, magazines, corporatereports, concepts and all other types of the online and printed design.
These designs will be required for a variety of products and activities, such as advertising, Booth, booklets, brochures, posters,computer product packaging, website graphic designs,exhibitions, and displays meeting with EventBox’s objectives.
JOB IDENTIFICATION
Job Title: Graphic Designer
Work location: Erbil
Report to: Design Specialist
Type of position: Full-time
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop graphics, logos, designs, and publications using software based on requirements.
- They develop the overalllayout and production design for EventBox`s ceremonies, events, Exhibitions, and activities (themes, booths, stages & indoor/outdoor visibility).
- Contributing ideas and design artwork to the overall brief
- Responsible for updates and/or management of materials that explain research results to policymakers, using content provided, including publications (e.g., bulletins, briefcases), event collateral (e.g. booklets,posters, banners, and signage), brochures, reports, high-level PowerPoint presentations; and other documents as requested;
- Ensure that all designs meet quality standards and are delivered on time to meet event timelines and deadlines
- Collaborate with other departments, stakeholder relations, clienteles.
- Stay current on design trends, event industry developments, and technological advancements to continuously bring fresh, innovative ideas to the team
- Cooperation with external print houses on a regular basis to ensure deadlines are met and material is printed to the highest quality.
- Exhibition display designers create innovative and appealing display stands that meet aesthetic, budgetary, and practical requirements
- Ensuring that projects meet specifications, keep within budget, and run to schedule
- Assist in display stand sat exhibition venues.
- Travel to events on site when required.
- Liaise with clients to discuss the brief (themes, ideas, or products to be promoted) and come up with creative and innovative ideas
- Discuss the brief and design concepts with the design team, finalize proposals and present these to clients in coordination with the marketing and sales team.
- Develop a genuine understanding of the client's brand, products, needs, and objectives, as well as the motivations behind customers' buying decisions.
- Create initial design sketches and computer-generated 2D and 3D visualizations, sometimes building models and prototypes.
- Produce accurate technical drawings for construction for different displays and exhibitions.
- Work on quotes - once the design brief and concept are established, the costs need to be calculated to make sure the project is financially viable.
- Thinking creatively to produce new ideas and concepts and developing interactive design
- Using innovation to redefine a design brief within the constraints of cost and time
- Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring each project is completed in alignment with the client’s expectations and the event's specific needs.
- Perform other ad-hoc duties as and when required as per the nature of work
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in art and design, architecture, or a relatedfield; Master’s preferred.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.).
- Expertise in 3D software programs commonly used in architectural design and rendering.
- Knowledge of video editing tools (an advantage).
- A keen eye for detail and strong conceptual design skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
- Proven experience as a Graphic Designer.
- Creativity and imagination, commercial awareness and marketing skills
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal and non-verbal communication skills,
- Excellent language skills in Kurdish, Arabic, and English will be an advantage,
- Dedicated, problem-solving ability and good interpersonal skills,
- Dependable and flexible in multitasking
- Flexible with working hours, to work longer hours, including evenings or weekends, particularly in the run-up to an exhibition.
- It is an advantage to have knowledge in the following subjects (art and design, exhibition design, fine art, graphic design, interior, and spatial design, interior architecture and design, multimedia, theatre design, and visual arts).
Applicants may submit their CVs with a portfolio of their work to ([email protected]) • Please mention the vacancy title: [EB012 - GD] in subject line of your email. • Email after the closing date may not be considered. • Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
