Graphic Designer (Managerial) Contract

Job Title: Graphic Design Manager

Location: UAE
Department: Marketing & Corporate Communications
Reporting To: Head of Marketing / Brand & Communications

Role Overview

Invest Bank is seeking a highly creative and strategic Graphic Design Manager to lead the visual identity and design function across all marketing, digital, and corporate communication channels.

This role will be responsible for driving brand consistency, enhancing customer engagement, and translating business strategies into compelling visual narratives. The ideal candidate combines strong creative leadership with hands-on design expertise, particularly within the banking or financial services sector.

Key Responsibilities

Creative Leadership & Strategy

• Lead the design vision and creative direction aligned with Invest Bank’s brand and business strategy
• Develop and maintain brand guidelines, ensuring consistency across all touchpoints
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to translate business goals into high-impact visual campaigns
• Drive innovation in digital design, storytelling, and customer experience

Design Execution & Delivery

• Oversee end-to-end design for:
  • Marketing campaigns (digital & offline)
  • Corporate communications and presentations
  • Social media creatives and performance marketing assets
  • Website and mobile app UI visuals
• Ensure all deliverables meet high standards of quality, creativity, and turnaround time
• Stay updated with industry trends, tools, and emerging design technologies

Team Management & Governance

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of graphic designers and creative specialists
• Manage workload allocation, timelines, and performance of the design team
• Establish design workflows, SLAs, and quality assurance processes
• Work closely with external agencies and vendors where required

Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Digital, Product, Retail Banking, Corporate Banking, and HR teams
• Act as a design advisor for internal stakeholders on branding and creative direction
• Ensure alignment with compliance, regulatory, and brand governance standards

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong expertise in visual design, branding, and digital creative strategy
• Proficiency in tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Figma, After Effects
• Understanding of UX/UI principles and digital customer journeys
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced banking environment
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• High attention to detail with a commercial and customer-centric mindset

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or related field
• 8–12 years of experience in graphic design, with at least 3–5 years in a managerial or leadership role
• Prior experience in banking, financial services, or regulated industries is highly preferred
• Proven portfolio showcasing branding, digital campaigns, and creative leadership