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Mustard & Linen is hiring a branding and wayfinding specialist to join its team in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Candidate profile

At mustard&linen we see graphic design as visual storytelling that engages, informs, and inspires. We are looking for a highly creative graphic designer/branding and way finding specialist who can take conceptual ideas and create visual representations, both in print and electronic media. A designer with passion for creating beautiful images and compelling content. Who will be in charge of conceptualisation of eye-catching artworks and campaigns to communicate ideas to us, the clients and consumers. The right candidate will develop the overall design direction, layout, and production design to complement our company and projects.

Required skills:

• exceptional creativity and innovative design skills
• attention to detail
• five to seven years of experience in branding and commercial projects. Ideally have worked in an interior design company
• bachelor’s degree in architecture, graphic design, industrial design or related degree required
• proficiency in Adobe Suite, Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator
• knowledge of the environmental graphic design process
• knowledge of materials and methods used in wayfinding and signage
• knowledge of corporate branding, print design and multi-media applications required
• possess excellent English communication and presentation skills

Duties and responsibilities:

• creates unique designs and branding signage programs for complex wayfinding projects
• understand target audiences’ cognitive, cultural, physical and social environment to lead in the planning and executing of design
• define and create a visual language as an extension of the brand (illustrations, icons, colours, typography, animations, etc.)
• establish creative direction and be an advocate for consistent and cohesive design throughout the company and projects
• assist in all phases of project planning and implementation including concept design, design development, construction development, construction documents, bidding and fabrication for way finding/signage and graphic/branding projects in the studio
• collaborate, brainstorm and strategise with team or clients for a various of materials that may include web pages, presentations, programming collateral, signage, internal communication, newsletters, social media post and marketing materials
• advise best practices and optimisations throughout design projects
• to implement branding strategy within the interior design projects
• work closely with the creative director in storyboarding, concept idea and execution and assist in the social media strategy of mustard & linen
• assist the interior design team with the implementation of the graphic design personality of the project
• within the project cycle, complement the creative team by defining storytelling, brand guidelines, wayfinding and signage strategy
• assist in all phases of project planning and implementation including concept design, design development, construction development, construction documents, bidding and fabrication for way finding/signage and graphic/ branding projects in the studio
• developing and delivering high-quality graphic design, across printed and digital channels, including art working, storyboarding, presenting concepts, achieving sign- off, preparing for print or digital publishing
• liaises with printers and production companies to ensure accuracy and correct delivery
• following-up with suppliers, getting samples and quotations and reviewing contractor’s shop-drawings in regard to branding specification incorporated within the space
• adapt creative concepts across different materials while remaining consistent with brand guidelines and brand positioning
• maintain up to date knowledge of industry software and technologies
• update and maintain internal databases of designs, photography, and video
• work independently and cooperatively
• effectively present ideas to clients/team members
• stay on top of brand, design, media and conversion best practices
• ensure all artwork is submitted within the given deadline

www.mustardandlinen.com

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