Designer, Time Out GCC and Ahlan

ITP Media Group reaches an audience of more than 104.6 million people across the Middle East and beyond through its leading websites, portals, social media platforms, events, conferences, award ceremonies, magazines, books and social media influencers agency. We are one of the largest media companies in the Middle East, with a portfolio of more than 80 brands. These brands include major international and regional names such as Time Out, Arabian Business, Harper’s Bazaar, GQ and Construction Week, etc.ITP Media Group’s Hospitality & Entertainment group is looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic designer with experience in print magazines, digital visuals, social-friendly content and marketing to join its Time Out GCC and Ahlan teams based in Dubai. You must have a keen eye for beautiful, creative design and demonstrable experience designing print products and digital creatives, including ad formats. Only applicants with a link to a relevant portfolio of work will be consideredRequirementsKey responsibilitiesResponsible for executing design work across magazines, digital, marketing and awards for brands including Time Out GCC and Ahlan. Responsible for managing individual product workflows alongside brand editors, ensuring magazine pages and digital assets are designed to brief and to deadline. Where relevant, supporting Time Out and Ahlan clients with artwork requirements where needed, all in line with individual brand identity and guidelines. Comfortable editing photography in Adobe Photoshop and creating unique concepts and artwork in Adobe Illustrator. Creating original artwork for digital and print adverts. Creating original logo concepts for co-branded projects. Creating original digital and event artwork for ITP brands and ITP clients. Work with editorial and commercial teams on a variety of projects for ITP’s brands and clients, with an ability to jump seamlessly between different themes day-to-day. Work with Time Out’s editorial leads to ensure each brand’s standards and guidelines are met for each project. Liaise with editorial, design and photography teams of ITP Media Group to ensure all necessary and correct collateral (brand logos, photoshoots, etc) is available for each project. Have your finger on the pulse of the global design scene, new and emerging trends in digital, social and video formats. Support the editorial and commercial teams by being an ambassador for Time Out and Ahlan in the market, and attending events as required by Time Out. Personal Attributes And Essential SkillsDemonstrable, consistent track record of going above and beyond. Exacting standards and attention to detail. Ability to problem-solve alone. Excited by the challenge of last-minute, ad-hoc projects. Able to work creatively and efficiently under pressure and to tight deadlines. Flexibility and a professional approach at all times. Education: Must be educated to degree level or equivalent industry experience. Essential skills: fluent in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator. Desirable skills: experience in motion graphics for social-savvy content, as well as in Keynote and PowerPoint. Languages: Fluent in English is essential. Arabic is preferred, but not essential.