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.