Graphic Designer - Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Eyewa

Eyewa

Verified Company

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Ahmed Al-Mansouri

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Description

Having been founded in 2017, we're the fastest-growing eyewear company in the Middle East.

We have a clear mission here, and that is to provide access to quality eyewear at unmatched value by creating and curating the right designs for the region.

We believe that everyone should be able to express themselves authentically and confidently—and we're on the way to making that happen

Fast forward to today and we have a retail footprint of 65+ stores across four countries (KSA, UAE, Bahrain and Kuwait) as well as already becoming the largest online eyewear retailer in our space.

It's been a phenomenal journey so far, with more than 650 employees who embody our core values of Integrity, Ownership, Boldness and Optimism, it's what has allowed us to scale at this pace and culminated in us being a certified 'Great Place to Work 2023' across all of our offices.

Our people are our strength, and we have a team of diverse (49% female, 31+ different nationalities), smart thinkers who are encouraged to think creatively and empowered to turn their ideas into actions.

To support this growth, we are looking for intelligent, ambitious, and confident individuals that can bring fresh and innovative thinking to eyewa and play a part in driving the company forward on its truly exciting journey.

We are looking for a Retail & Production Set Designer to join our creative team, this role would be based in Dubai.

The role is to conceptualize, design and produce environmental assets such as product displays, backgrounds, sets, props, that effectively convey the desired mood and atmosphere, across retail stores as well as production sets (for product and model photography and videography).

Through their artistic vision and technical expertise, the ask is to create immersive and visually captivating experiences for audiences.

Responsibilities
Conceptualization

Environmental designs by collaborating with art directors, producers, and other members of the creative team to understand the creative vision and requirements of the project. They translate the script or concept into visual designs and develop a cohesive visual concept for the set.
Display Layouts and Visuals responsible for designing attractive and effective product displays. Considering factors such as product placement, lighting, color schemes, and overall aesthetics to create visually engaging arrangements that highlight the features and benefits of the products.

Design Development

Create detailed design sketches, renderings, and scale models. Consider factors such as the product scale, aesthetic style, mood, materials and feasibility.

Construction and Development:

Source and work closely on the production with vendors. Oversee the print, construction and installation of assets in retail and production sets, ensuring that they meet quality, safety standards, budgetary constraints, and the artistic vision.

Material & print production selection:

Choose appropriate materials, textures, fabrics and finishes to achieve the desired visual impact and meet the technical requirements of the production. Consider factors such as durability, weight, and the suitability for different lighting.

Collaboration & Communication

Work with adjacent teams, with effective communication and teamwork skills being crucial to ensure that all design elements integrate seamlessly and contribute to the overall production.
Work closely with the store VM team and Brand Designers, taking into account factors like product placement, signage, fixtures, and spatial arrangement to ensure a cohesive and efficient layout that promotes easy navigation and encourages customer engagement.
Work closely with the brand design team to ensure that the visual elements of the displays and store align with the overall brand identity. Incorporate brand colors, logos, and messaging into their designs to create a consistent and recognizable brand image.

Budget & Time Management:

Work within allocated budgets, estimating costs for materials, labor, and other resources required for set construction. Source materials costeffectively and make adjustments when necessary to stay within budgetary constraints.

Requirements:

Creativity and

Artistic Vision:
Possess a strong sense of creativity, visual aesthetics and imagination.

You can envision and translate abstract concepts into tangible and visually compelling assets that enhance the storytelling and emotional impact of the production or retail environment.

Have a keen eye for design, color, proportion, and composition. Effectively use props, materials, and graphics to create visually striking displays that evoke emotions and resonate with customers.

Technical Knowledge: Have a solid understanding of construction techniques, and materials.
Drawing and

Design Skills:
Proficiency in sketching, drafting, and creating detailed design plans and renderings is essential. You should be able to effectively communicate their ideas visu