March 28, 2013

Graphic / UX Designer - QuakeVision - Lebanon

QUAKEVISION is looking for a creative who has a passion for designing intuitive user interfaces and visuals with the ability to demonstrate the following:
- Conduct white boarding sessions as part of the ideation process to effectively communicate solutions to clients and internal team members
- Streamline the user experience of complex products for use by non-technical users
- Understand general design patterns and layout principles (using grids)
- Excellent written, presentation, and visual communication skills
- Maintain internal and client expectations throughout the strategy and solution development phases.

Does this describe you?
- Fluent in English and Arabic (French is a plus)
- Hold a BA or MA in Graphic, Multimedia or Media Design
- Patient, clear and creative thinker
- Strong written and verbal communicator
- Able to meet the deadlines and work under pressure
- Enjoy working with a team to invent creative, efficient solutions to various challenges.

careers@quakevision.com

March 20, 2013

Graphic / Web Designer - Viptech - Lebanon

A Graphic/Web Designer is responsible for the design and layout of a website/graphics. He/she is involved with the technical/graphical aspects of a website; how the site works and how it looks. He/she can also be involved with the maintenance and update of an existing site.

- Establish the purpose of the website based upon its target audience.
- Identify the type of content the site will host.
- Determine any functionality that the site must support, for example, whether it will handle financial transactions or enquiries.
- Give guidance on layout, colors and styles.
- Utilize his knowledge in designing and delivering graphic entities to meet specifications and targeted audience.
- write the programming code, either from scratch or by adapting existing website software and graphics packages to meet business requirements.
- Test the website and identify any technical problems.
- Upload the site onto a server and register it with different search engines.

Requirements
- Have skills in software programming and graphics
- Have creativity and imagination
- Be adaptable and able to pick up new techniques
- Have good interpersonal and communication skills
- Be able to work on their own or in a team
- Be able to work to tight deadlines
- Be thorough and precise in their work
- Be able to multi-task
- Be aware of international web standards and protocols
- Be able to use their initiative.
- Have deep knowledge in coding and styling languages (php, MySQL, CSS, HTML)
- Have deep knowledge in Adobe Master Collection:
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- InDesign
- Fireworks
- Dreamweaver
- Flash
- After Effect
- Be knowledgeable in Joomla! Content Management System (CMS)

Apply Online

March 18, 2013

Multimedia/Web Designer - Digital Gateway - KSA

As a Multimedia / Graphic Designer, you will be responsible for the design, layout and coding of a website and social media pages. You will be involved with the technical and graphical aspects of a website, how the site works and how it looks. You will be involved with the maintenance and update of an existing site. You must have at least one year experience working with interactive media design. You'll have advanced skills in visual design and a demonstrable understanding of device user interface design.

- Designing professional optimised web layouts for small and large scale web products
- Design email campaigns design and layouts
- Design optimised graphic and flash banners for web, Social Media & emails
- Coding in TCL, XHTML, CSS and JavaScript, HTML5
- Implement Table less CSS based layouts, that is also XHTML valid
- Designing layouts to achieve cross browser compatibility
- Demonstrating and receiving feedback about draft sites
- Keeping up-to-date with recent technological and software developments
- Developing skills and expertise in appropriate software/programming languages including html, Javascript and others
- Producing products that are user-friendly, effective and appealing
- Develop innovative navigation systems, interface designs, typography, and screen and page layouts for websites and other interactive media.
- Test the website and identify any technical problems
- Upload the site onto a server and register it with different search engines
- Familiarity with social-networking APIs (Twitter API, Facebook API, etc)

Skills
- Experience working with XHTML, CSS, JavaScript - Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Dreamweaver - Experience with writing W3C compliant HTML and CSS markup - Experience working in a team environment - Strong portfolio in web design

Key Skills
- Imagination - Creativity - Patience - Attention to detail - Analytical skills - Communication skills

Highly talented designer with strong ideas and design skills with an impressive portfolio to match Experienced in delivering first class design across multiple platforms to high-end clients Experienced in producing Flash and rich media creative (Photoshop, Illustrator) Has strong knowledge in CSS, XHTML, Javascript - desirable to know CSS3 & HTML5 Proficient in open source tools such as jQuery, Wordpress or any other CMS

info@digital-gateway.com

March 15, 2013

Graphic Designer/Video Maker - Rangers Marketing - Dubai

Online coupon company is looking for passionate and strong media consultant, your job will be meeting merchants, taking amazing videos of the merchants locations, Hotels, Restaurants, coffee shops etc, .. and process those videos. also you will be responsible to take great photographs of those locations and create beautiful designs of the coupons uploaded. its promising job with strong sustainable career growth.

Skills
Photoshop - Illustrator - After Effect - Photographing

rangers@rangersmarketing.com

March 13, 2013

Senior Graphic Designer - GCEL - Lebanon

Senior Graphic Designer needed, for Global Organization

Duties
- Conceptual Designs
- Corporate Identities
- Corporate Designs
- Computer Skills: Adobe Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator, Premier and After Effects, Cinema 4D or 3dmax is a plus
- Skills: Well Organized, Team player.

CV/ Portfolio o.beydoun@gcel.net

March 8, 2013

Graphic Designer - AD Circle - Dubai

A graphic designer is responsible for creating design solutions that have a high visual impact. The role involves understanding the needs of the team and creating them as per client requirement. Also to assists marketing and distribution of the AD CIRCLE FZE to target clientele / customers to generate revenue for AD CIRCLE FZE.

These designs are required for a huge variety of products and activities, such as websites, advertising, brochures, collateral, posters, books, magazines, product packaging, exhibitions and displays, corporate communications and corporate identity, e.g. giving AD CIRCLE FZE a visual ‘brand’.

A graphic designer works to a brief agreed with the creative department of AD CIRCLE FZE. They develop creative ideas and concepts, choosing the appropriate media and style to meet the requirements.

The work demands creative flair, up-to-date knowledge of industry software and a professional approach to time, costs and deadlines.

- Minimum Education: High School / Bachelors from a recognized college/university.
- Technical Knowledge: Graphic Design Course from a recognized institute in programs such as: QuarkXPress, FreeHand, Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign, 3ds Max, Acrobat, Director, Dreamweaver and Flash.
- Minimum Experience: 1-5 years
- Skills: Graphic Design Skills, Layout Skills, Creative Services, Desktop Publishing Tools.
- Traits: Customer Focus, Communication, Organisation, Creativity, Flexibility, Attention to Detail, Deadline-Oriented, Acute Vision, Problem Solver.

Apply Online

March 6, 2013

Graphic Designer - Khatib & Alami - Lebanon

- Implement Branding Guidelines on various Corporate Publications (Proposals, Presentations, Leaflets…)
- Provide graphic support for various printed collateral
- Implement Corporate Branding on various Info graphics
- Help maintain the look and feel of over-all branding efforts for use in areas such as company website and ads

Requirements
- B.Sc. / BGD Graphic Design
- 0/2 Years of exp
- Strong understanding of graphic design, typography and composition principles
- Knowledge of Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign..)
- Languages: English, Arabic

Nice to have
- Web Design Experience

hr.lebanon@khatibalami.com

Graphic Designer - Iffco - Lebanon

Iffco Shipping Company is seeking a graphic designer
- Computer literate
- Fluent in English and Arabic
- very good on adobe photoshop

iffco@iffco.com.lb

Web/Graphic Designer and Flash Animator - Yadonia Group - Jordan

Responsible for creating website layouts, corporate identities, and attractive flash animation.

- Responsible for creating layouts, visual appearance and usability for websites - Responsible for creating attractive flash animation - Responsible for creating corporate identities, logos, print documents - Producing designs that will be attractive to the target user, has a logical navigation system and has all the features required - Writing web pages in a combination of codes - Deciding on how images and other material will be digitally optimized and presented for the web, testing the site for functionality in different browsers and at different resolutions, fixing errors if exist - Conduct all processes in accordance with the quality management system - Fulfill any and all other tasks as deemed fit by management
- Action Script (intermediate - advanced) - Conceptual design - Having knowledge about standards of web designing - Ability to create optimized web design - Ability to create web banners - Ability to design and illustrate logos in vector software - Ability to prepare images for web - Extensive Layout skills - HTML / XHTML - CSS - Understanding of Javascript - Understanding of HTML coding for email marketing - Ability to create Multimedia Presentations
- Flash (with action scripting) - Photoshop - Illustrator - Dream weaver

information@yadonia.com

March 4, 2013

Manager Online Design - Qatar Airways - Qatar

This role involves developing and creating advertising content for online and social media, and also for other kinds of brand and marketing communication material such as print. The role will also manage the digital marketing budget, including evaluating media opportunities, media planning, dispatch plus tracking and measurement. The job holder will makde creative contributions that enhance the quality of the advertising and marketing communications materials while ensuring quality and safeguarding the integrity of the brand. The role is responsible for planning, analyzing and creating visual solutions to communications problems

You will hold a bachelor degree in Graphic Design/Art/Photography. Industrial certification on specific design software is desirable, with professional qualifications in Marketing or Communications being an advantage. You will be proficient in using Mac Platform - OS X, proficient with InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Acrobat Professional, QuarkXPress, Ms Office, Flash and other digital languages. You will have the ability to work under tight deadlines and handle multiple projects. With a strong attential to detail, sound knowledge in pre-production and printing technologies, digital imaging techniques, colour correction is also needed. You will be at an advantage if you have the knowledge of desing applications, printing processes and technology, audio and video production along with website design and development.

Apply Online

Freelance Graphic Designer - Keeward - Lebanon

Looking for a talented freelance graphic designer based in Beirut.

If that sounds like you, or someone you know, drop us a line at jobs@keeward.com

March 1, 2013

Graphic Designer Specialist

The Marketing and Communications Department at LAU (MarCom) produces several new institutional publications per year; edits dozens of publications created previously; develops collateral material for a large number of initiatives/events organized by LAU schools/institutes/offices; manages and implements LAU visual identity guidelines; monitors the compliance of all LAU visuals and collateral material with the branding identity of the institution; helps meet the design requirements of various university projects/initiatives that arise every year (conferences, fairs, public events); acts as an advisor for the outsourcing of certain design-related projects.

The graphic designer specialist works in close collaboration with MarCom’s team members: managing editor, writers, web editor, account managers, as well as suppliers: printing houses, production agencies…

The work demands creative flair, up-to-date knowledge of industry software and a professional approach to time, costs and deadlines.

- He/she reports to the Assistant Vice President for Marketing and Communications.
- The graphic designer specialist takes projects from the initial concept stage and coordinates steps through the completion of the projects.
- S/he creates layouts and designs artwork, chooses appropriate media and style to meet the needs of the client for any promotional, development and recruitment publications/material including, but not limited to, president report, academic catalogs, LAU magazine, logos, invitation cards, brochures, posters, advertisements, , product packaging, signage……
- Through her/his work, the graphic designer specialist helps us transmit messages clearly and effectively to elicit the responses we seek on every assignment. In general, s/he influences decisions related to the look-and-feel of LAU collateral material and publications.
- S/he has imaginative flair, awareness of current trends in the visual arts, working knowledge of the latest design software packages and an understanding of material costs and time limits, all of which can impact on the design.
- The graphic designer specialist is professional, knowledgeable and articulate. S/he makes recommendations in a clear and constructive manner.
- Because the graphic designer’s work affects the display of content on our official publications/visual material, errors or poor quality in her/his deliverables may cause negative perceptions about LAU.

Duties
The graphic designer specialist performs the following duties.
- Works with MarCom team members to provide professional recommendations for concept, design, art direction, production, print specifications, and monitors quality control.
- Discuss assignments with the project manager to determine needs for layout and design.
- Develops design briefs and concepts by studying information/material and gathering data to clarify design issues.
- Plans and illustrates concept by designing and presenting rough layout of art and copy regarding arrangement, size, type size and style, and related aesthetic concepts.
- Finalizes lay out based on client feedback and prepare artwork.
- Manages and coordinates print and prepress service specifications, approvals and quality control.
- Monitors and tracks production to ensure proper and timely completion; works with suppliers to meet production deadlines.
- Oversees the work of freelance designers handling assignment for LAU entities.
- Supervises, trains, and directs the work of design student assistants.
- Assists in establishing and maintaining professional graphic and identify standards for LAU communications
- Actively participate in the implementation of the branding and marketing strategy of the University.

Requirements
The graphic designer specialist must possess the following skills, knowledge and qualities.
- Degree in graphic design from an accredited university.
- At least 5 years experience in relevant field
- Good English-language skills (both oral and written).
- Creativity and ability to communicate ideas in writing, visually, and verbally.
- Extremely detail-oriented, creative flair, originality and a strong visual sense
- Demonstrated excellence in QuarkXpress, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop and Acrobat CS5.
- Strong experience in the Macintosh platform.
- Excellent command of industry-standard digital production tools on Mac.
- Expertise in layout, typography, printing process. Ability to make files print-ready. Ability to use style sheets, master pages, templates, tracking, kerning, and leading.
- Ability to optimize digital files for websites.
- Familiarity with web design concepts and best practices is a plus.
- Exquisite taste and grasp of LAU brand as an academic institution.
- Ability to create a visual “language” (or create new elements following an established style, depending on the assignment).
- Ability to analyze and understand technical documentation, visual identity guidelines, creative briefs, etc.
- Troubleshooter; keen on solving design problems or proposing viable alternatives.
- Awareness and respect of intellectual property and due diligence in the use of fonts, stock images, royalty-free icons, etc.
- Openness to new ideas and influences, and quick to react to changing trends
- Confidence to present and explain ideas to clients and colleagues
- Ability to interact professionally and friendly with printers, copywriters, photographers, other designers, account executives, website designers and marketing specialists
- Self disciplined with ability to work independently, timely and under pressure

Applications and an electronic copy of your portfolio should be emailed to beirut.hire@lau.edu.lb, specifying the job title in the subject line.

Closing date for applications is Monday March 4, 2013.

No applications will be accepted after this date, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Content Manager / Web Author - Wunderman - Lebanon

- The candidate will be responsible for the good execution of the website development.
- Major responsibilities will be to implement the day-to-day site presentation, layout and updates for the relevant websites along with the development of new content, new features within new marketing and promotional activity.
- Schedule and execute the localization of corporate produced content and campaigns.
- Schedule and produce relevant editorial, promotional and marketing content for the consumer related web sites.
- Assist in creating, develop and manage a newsletter process including moving the newsletter process to a greater focus on personalization and CRM.
- Work with the Digital Sr. Account Manager to maintain relevant and up to date documentation on the web site and supporting systems.
- Work with the Digital Sr. Account Manager and other Producers to manage the prioritization and assignment of relevant web team resources and projects.
- The Producer will plan, program and co-ordinate activity, content, site maintenance and development with the Digital Sr. Account Manager
- Where necessary, modify existing processes and implement new streamlined processes, which maximize efficiencies and ensure all projects, resources and activity are monitored and delivered in the most cost effective fashion.
- Ensure the operational integrity of the websites, applications and infrastructure.

Skills
- Min. 3-4 years practical experience in edition of Websites
- Experienced to work with Microsoft Office-Products
- XML, html and CSS knowledge
- Knowledge of common XML-/ html-Editors (ideally experienced in Visual Studio)
- Basic knowledge of Graphic Software (e.g. Photoshop)
- Bridging ability between Design and Programming
- Expertise in Web technologies, standards and Information architecture
- Experience with Online Projects (ideally background as Online Project Manager/ Web Author)

hr@wunderman-me.com