Design Manager - Dubai, United Arab Emirates - SEE Holding

Description

Job Description: Design Manager

SEE Holding brand and communications team is seeking a creative, innovative Design Manager to join our team. The Design Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping the visual identity and creative direction of SEE Holding and its associated brands, in the pivotal journey towards going global.

Responsibilities include leading the design team, interpreting briefs and transforming them into innovative creative solutions, ensuring the delivery of the highest quality design outputs across all brand communication channels, from marketing collaterals to outdoor advertising, websites, social media and events. Positioning SEE Holding as a global leader.

The Design Manager must be able to adhere to tight deadlines and manage budget constraints to deliver outstanding design and brand experiences. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication, leadership, and analytical skills, enabling them to lead the design team effectively and contribute significantly to SEE Holding's creative endeavors.

Objectives:

• Craft and execute a comprehensive design strategy and brand guidelines in harmony with SEE Holding's overarching vision and goals.
• Align design initiatives with business objectives to enhance brand positioning and market presence.
• Uphold SEE Holding's visual identity and positioning through meticulous adherence to brand guidelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain brand consistency across all touch-points, including digital platforms, social media, advertising materials, and physical customer experiences.

Design Manager Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Team Development:
• Lead, inspire, and mentor the design team, fostering a creative and collaborative work environment.
• Oversee team selection and development, ensuring a high level of proficiency and expertise within the design team.
• Brand Guidelines Management:
• Update and refine SEE Holding's brand guidelines, encompassing all subsidiary brands, ensuring clarity in visual identity and messaging.
• Cross-Functional Team Collaboration:
• Engage with SEE Holding team to understand their design needs, transforming abstract concepts into innovative, visually appealing solutions.
• Effectively communicate creative ideas and project outlines to clients and internal teams, translating client briefs into actionable design plans.
• Strategic Planning and Project Oversight:
• Develop strategic design plans, including projected timelines and budgets
• Manage and oversee design projects from inception to completion, monitoring team members to ensure adherence to budget and timeline.
• Develop individual brand guidelines for each brand under SEE Holding, ensuring consistency and cohesiveness across the organization.

Design Manager Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in graphic design, fine arts, branding, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of senior-level design experience.
• Strong creativity, vision, and the ability to translate briefs into innovative creative design projects.
• In-depth experience of graphic design, art direction, branding and identity, brand and concept creation and development.
• Excellent leadership, organization, and analytical skills.
• Excellent collaboration and communication abilities.
• Excellent 2D and 3D design and animation. Excellent use of CAD tools, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign and Adobe Photoshop.
• Strong time management and multitasking skills, with the capacity to resolve complex design and communication challenges.