SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL/SPATIAL GRAPHIC DESIGNER

DESIGNLAB EXPERIENCE

About us

Designlab Experience specialises in the creation of transformative experiences through bespoke architectural design and art.

We are a global team of architects, designers, strategists, engineers, and artists who believe that true inspiration comes from the bravery to challenge and transform the familiar and in turn create new ways for people to engage. Engage with their environments, with each other, and with new ideas.

We are Experience Architects who combine the art of storytelling with meaningful design and extraordinary craftsmanship to uplift, inspire, and captivate the mind and senses.

Founded in 2006 and with offices located in Dubai, Riyadh and Beirut, Designlab Experience has established itself as an industry leader both in the GCC region and globally.

About the team

At the core of a truly memorable experience lies a brilliant idea. Which is why we are focused on being ideas-led in all that we do. What’s more, we believe that compelling creative is anchored in strategic insight, cultural and artistic notions, global trends and to us are without fail designed to the highest aesthetic expectations. The people responsible for the delivery of our creative design work

What is the role?

A senior graphic designer plays a central role at DLE and their output is an integral part of the heart and soul of our business. Creatives underpin design solutions by being inspired and inspiring thinkers, who can combine strategic discipline with a compelling point of view, lateral thinking and great instinct. Creatives research, analyse, plan, develop and implement experiences, mapped out via intricate storytelling; physical, digital or purely aesthetic touchpoints and experiential designs. They study the the client and brief, its creative feasibility and level of possible transformation, as well as determine experiential impact through the inclusion of artistic installations. With a confident, pro-active approach and positive outlook, they enable creative flow at all times.

What will you be doing day-to-day?

Business Development

Support winning creative pitches, alongside a select team of colleagues from the creative / design / strategic / production departments.
Work with the Producer to advance a strong and fully rounded understanding of clients and their briefs by playing a key role in conversations with clients discussing their brands, strategy and business problems and audiences. (Visions and ambitions in case of private clients.) Serving as a trusted advisor to drive effective solutions.
Confidently and comprehensively promote DLE and its services, credentials and capabilities via your design abilities.

Creative

Deconstruct briefs and conceptual ideas quickly and thoroughly and in turn bring relevant team members up to speed.
Articulate creative design briefs and ideas concisely.
Participate in creative brainstorms to generate ideas for clients.
Curate selling presentations that represent concepts and architectural design, as well as the narrative beautifully.
Generate creative high resolution vector patterns and prints for spatial environments (interiors and architectural elements), scenic backdrops for events installations, and branding.
Develope layouts, templates, and visual concepts through Adobe Indesign, Powerpoint, Keynotes using master pages/slides, character and paragraph styles.
Work closely with the architectural, creative design and project team members in the preparation of experience & environmental concept presentations, all the way through to final project delivery.
Read and interpret architectural illustrations, space plans, drawings and contribute in the ideation.
Conduct research, compiling and present their findings, insights and inspirations.
Administer creative control, adaptability to differing views and the ability to design outside of personal preferences.
Articulate and present (y)our thinking in an engaging way, both in written and spoken presentations to the team.
Support visualisers in the production of best in class visuals and renders. (Editing & retouching via PS)
Brief graphic designers and artworkers, both full time and freelance on new projects ensuring that they are creatively led, pitch winning and communicate the big idea.
Produce print ready artwork for production.
Act as a design guardian throughout the project delivery to ensure your big ideas are as powerful in reality as they were when pitched.

Team Management

Liaise with the project management team (Producers) on status reports and schedules and support a smooth and timely delivery of associated deliverables/elements.
Ensure regular team meetings are held and manage communications between team members, ensuring all deadlines are met.
Be the conduit between the creative teams on a project – supporting architects, visualisers, CAD draftsmen, designers and creatives.
Ensure communications including emails, contact reports from internal and external meeting are read and actioned.
Coach and oversee junior team members on execution of all individual job details in your remit.
Develop talent of junior team by providing challenging assignments and ongoing constructive feedback.
Be a passionate practitioner of high quality standards, as well as efficiency and effectiveness at work.
Be a master in organizing and maintaining the DLE job folders and asset library at all times.

What kind of person are you?

As Senior Graphic Designer you will act as a mentor, as much as a team member. You will DO and not just DIRECT.
You come with an innate appreciation for architecture and interior design, as well as art and culture globally of the Middle East (especially KSA & UAE).
You work with the team to ensure that your projects are as progressive and creatively innovative as possible.
You are responsible for the creative product the DLE collective produce that leaves our house.
You bring your passion for new creative thinking and new creative delivery to the wider agency every day
You have an excellent working knowledge of relevant design applications (Adobe Creative Suite etc)
You help to visually articulate and sell DLE to our clients the quality of your thinking, presentation skills, relationship-building abilities and passion for their brands/products and our business.
You are great with people at all levels.
You are self-motivated with the ability to work well individually and as part of a team
You seize responsibility
You are highly organised with excellent administration skills and flawless attention to detail
You are unfazed by tight deadlines and conflicting priorities and remain calm and collected under pressure
You are enthusiastic and contribute genuinely to the DLE culture and good team atmosphere.
Support the ongoing development and evolution of DLE being an Experience Brand.
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