Senior Graphic Design Specialist

Develop creative ideas and concepts to suit Batelco’s business objectives and primarily serving as the essential internal design resource for Batelco creating brand collateral and digital UI/UX mockups for use across the business.

Primary Responsibilities:

Strategic:

• Identify strategic initiatives for the sub-function and contribute to the overall strategic initiatives for the Marketing and corporate communications function, aligned to the Organization Strategy
• Drive the strategic initiatives for the sub-function. Monitor performance against the set KPIs

Financial:

• Prepare and monitor adherence to the budget for the sub-function. Analyse deviations and take corrective course of action
• Strive to continually optimise the marketing cost as per strategic imperatives

Operational:

• Monitor visual identity creation and development. Review brand visual guidelines (internal, external) and oversee regular updates to visual assets.
• Supervise support provided to internal stakeholders on artworks and review of work products / deliverables that meet briefed requirements.
• Plan, create and produce artworks for use in internal and external brand campaigns.
• Create and produce visual brand collateral (Physical and Digital) for use within the business
• Seek ways to enhance Batelco’s Digital user experience and presence (Both in app and on social platforms).
• Conceptualizing short animations for our social media platforms.
• Use prototyping and mock-ups to communicate new inspiring brand experiences.
• Manage logistics, coordination, execution and deadlines for items requiring production.
• Engage UI/UX best practices to create best in class digital experiences.
• Work Closely with, communicate and present creative with all key stakeholders and counterparts.
• Attend meetings and track next steps/follow ups for projects.
• Develop the overall layout and production design for advertisements, brochures, magazines, and corporate reports.
• Ensure that the delivered products or services adhere to the policies and standards of the company.
• Research and Maintain knowledge of the latest developments and technology in graphic design and printing to ensure the company’s designs are current and relevant.

People:

• Identify training needs and nominate team members for training programs
• Ensure timely completion of PMR process for self and the team
• Continuously share the knowledge and understanding of the telecom industry and business trends
• Ensure active participation in employee engagement surveys
• Train and mentor junior designers and entry-level entrants

Profile 1:

BA/BS Bachelor's degree in Design or Multimedia creation from an internationally recognized University.

• 1-2 years experience in the Advertising/Media and marketing industry.

Membership of a relevant, and internationally recognized, professionally body

Profile 2:

Master’s degree in Design or Multimedia creation from an internationally recognized University.

0-1 years of experience in the Advertising/Media and marketing industry.

Membership of a relevant, and internationally recognized, professionally body