Senior Graphic Designer Required in Dubai - Dubai

Senior Graphic Designer Required in Dubai

Job Purpose : Support the Publications team in producing high-quality engaging publications. The role involves developing visual concepts for new publications, adapting and updating existing titles and managing files through to print production. The role holder will also contribute to accessible and electronic publishing initiatives, ensuring the museum’s content is inclusive, high-quality and aligned with institutional branding and curatorial standards.

Key responsibilities:

Design & Concept Development

Develop creative design concepts for new museum publications, including exhibition catalogues, guidebooks, scholarly publications, coffee table books and children’s publications.
Translate curatorial and editorial content into visually compelling, clear and culturally sensitive designs.
Adapt, redesign, or update existing publications while maintaining consistency with the museum’s visual identity.
Develop and lead on creating a visual language strategy for all type of publications managed by the Publications Section while aligning with Zayed National Museum brand.

Book Production & Print Management

Prepare print-ready files according to professional publishing and printing standards.
Liaise with printing houses and external suppliers to ensure accurate production, quality control and adherence to timelines.
Review proofs, conduct pre-press checks and manage revisions through to final approval.

Bilingual Design

Design layouts in both Arabic and English, including bilingual and bidirectional publications.
Ensure correct typographic treatment, hierarchy and readability for both languages.

Stakeholder Management

Work closely with curators, editors, educators, and marketing teams and other relevant stakeholders throughout the publication process.
Coordinate with external vendors and partners.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining high design standards.
Maintain organized archives of design files and assets.

Accessible & Electronic Publishing

Support the development of accessible publications, applying best practices for readability, contrast, typography and inclusive design.
Design and adapt content for electronic formats such as PDFs, e-books (ePub) and other digital publishing platforms.
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure compliance with accessibility standards where applicable.

Qualification and Experience :

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
5-7 years of experience in graphic design including 2 years in senior level, with a strong focus on book or magazine publishing.
Demonstrated experience in managing high-scale publications from concept through print production.
Experience with colour correction and image editing.
Advanced knowledge of design principles, including typography, composition, hierarchy, and grid systems, particularly for long-form publications.
Advanced expertise in Arabic and English publication typesetting, including Arabic typography and RTL right-to-left/bilingual layouts
Strong knowledge of print techniques, including offset, digital, and large-format printing
Solid understanding of print production, colour correction, image editing colour separation, and book printing and binding principles
Strong knowledge of paper stocks, materials, and packaging for print applications

Skills :

Familiarity with electronic and accessible publishing standards (e.g., tagged PDFs, ePub basics) is an asset.
Advanced proficiency in Adobe InDesign.
Fluency in Arabic and English is a must., with experience designing in both languages.
Strong attention to detail and high standards of visual quality.
Ability to balance creativity with institutional guidelines and scholarly content.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Familiarity with electronic and accessible publishing standards (e.g., tagged PDFs, ePub basics) is an asset.

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