Design Jobs Board

Take the next step in one of the fastest growing Cities in the world.

We are…

• Formulate – a nimble team who are passionate about delivering designing and crafting fresh and exciting brands and everything that comes with them.
• Based in Dubai, Formulate has amassed a number of high-level clients as well as mid-size and smaller agile start-ups both in the middle East and further afield. We compete with the big-hitters of the creative world in the region.

Why work with us?

• We love what we do – and where we do it. We work hard during the week, and then the weekends are free to enjoy the beaches, wall-to-wall sunshine and everything else that Dubai has to offer. Not to mention the tax-free salary.
• We work together like a family, we all chip in and support each other across all areas of the agency, from creative, to digital and managing accounts. You aren’t just a cog in a machine, you will be involved in projects at all levels.

We’re offering…

• A chance to relocate to Dubai and work in a supportive environment.
• A step up, with the opportunity to manage your own projects.
• Flexible working with generous holidays and bonus incentives.
• Comprehensive medical insurance.
• Team social events

You’ll have…

• Previous experience working with a visual identities from concept to completion, defining brand guidelines and delivering brand collateral.
• The ability to roll out and artwork collateral across print and online projects.
• A strong understanding of current digital techniques, including web, social and template design.
• Strong working knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe XD
• Experience with Adobe After effects and premier for video editing and animation graphics is a big bonus
• Excellent written, spelling, and verbal communication skills
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Good working knowledge of designing for social platforms with high engagement (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn)
• Excellent layout skills across printed collateral, interactive PDFs, web/digital interfaces and the occasional PowerPoint documents
• You have a proven ability to work to deadlines and manage multiple projects.
• Outstanding attention to detail and a keen eye for razor sharp design
• You have a genuine passion for design, creativity and creating phenomenal experiences.

You’ll be doing…

• Supporting the team in brand exploration and creation
• Branding Concepts (supported by senior designers and creative director)
• Brand toolkit development
• Layout design, digital or print – strong type skills
• Responding creatively to client briefs, thinking around what’s being asked, and challenging where appropriate.
• Working both individually and as a team member on projects of all sizes across print, digital and social.
• Developing brands across all channels, whilst actively managing your own design projects and liaising directly with clients on a daily basis.
• Accurately brief, project manage and direct external resources (printers, photographers, copywriters).
• Helping maintain and raise our own creative standards across all areas of our work.
• Carry out project management and administrative duties effectively and efficiently (e.g. timesheets, liaising with clients, print/merchandise companies).

Person specification
Essential

• 2-4 years professional experience in an agency.
• Expert working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator InDesign, XD) and some experience with After Effects and Premiere Pro. Working knowledge of the MS suite too.
• Professional, punctual, and polite.
• Highly organised, proactive, able to multitask and prioritise a busy workload to meet deadlines.
• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to request support when needed.
• A keen eye for detail and an absolute stickler for the highest standards in all areas of production.
• A strong team player, able to take direction and collaborate, but also happy to work independently.
• A great communicator, with excellent spoken and written English. Close attention to detail and accuracy is extremely important.
• Flexible, able to work in a smart and focused way, while also being open to change.
• Culturally aware – knows what’s going on in the world, what’s gone before and constantly thinking about what might come next.
• Friendly, approachable, diplomatic, and enthusiastic.
• Hardworking and not afraid to get your hands dirty.

Interested? Send your CV and a covering letter outlining why you’re a great fit for Formulate
Creative to team@formulatecreative.com
This could be the start of whole new adventure, we can’t wait to hear from you!