Graphics Specialist

We are looking for a talented Graphic Specialist to join our Work Winning team in Dubai. 

• The successful candidate will have experience in the Design & Engineering environment, be enthusiastic, creative and have the ability to clearly communicate their ideas through a range of media. 
• They will possess a stand-out portfolio, have an excellent eye for detail and possess the ability to work under time pressure and deadlines

Responsibilities

• Supports bid compilation, collateral and business development documentation.
• Receives requests for graphics assignments, analyses and interprets requirements, and communicates with requesting parties for comprehension and clarity.
• Format and layout proposal and marketing documents integrating text and graphics while accommodating Atkins brand guidelines (primarily using InDesign).
• Plans, organizes, develops, finalizes and archives graphics and documents to meet deliverable schedules, produces and controls updated versions.
• Requests may include: proposals, PowerPoint presentations, printed handout materials/ leave behinds, brochures, advertisements, event material, graphs, charts, photographic montages, posters, and other artwork to support a Win Work request.
• Plans and coordinates proposal production, digital printing requirements, electronic transmission, printing, cutting, lamination, binding and other production details associated with a Win Work request

As one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies with a leading track record in the defence sector, Atkins are ideally placed to respond to this market. We have a broad establishment and proud, 50 year history throughout the Middle East region.

We provide a full range of design, engineering and project management services for buildings, transportation and other infrastructure programmes.

Atkins in the Middle East now employs around 2,000 staff serving Gulf clients across all market sectors from offices in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Doha, Dubai, Jeddah, Kuwait City, Manama, Muscat, Riyadh, and Sharjah.

Essential Requirements

• Associate of Arts (AA) degree from an accredited university, or art institute or equivalent experience. Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Three years of related experience desired, preferably in the Middle East.
• The ability to produce accurate, correct and complete work independently.
• A professional demeanor, strong interpersonal skills and collaborative working style.
• The initiative and personal commitment to manage multiple projects and details concurrently, follow up, and bring tasks and projects to full completion.
• Very good verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent knowledge of desktop publishing software (e.g., InDesign, Creative Suite), graphics programs (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop), word processing programs (e.g., Microsoft Word), and presentation software (e.g., PowerPoint, Prezi).
• Proficiency with master pages, style sheets, long document layout, high-end graphic design, offset printing. Advanced photo editing skills. Digital video production and editing are considered a positive.
• A detailed knowledge of graphic design, artistic production, and document and presentation layout.

• A competitive salary
• Transportation allowance
• Medical and life insurance cover
• 22 calendar days annual leave
• Medical and life insurance cover
• Company gratuity scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Annual flight allowance to point of origin
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24 hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultants