Graphic Designer-Latest Graphic Jobs In Abu Dhabi 2025
Graphic Designer – UAE National
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Contract: Permanent / Fulltime
Job Ref: JN-102025-6851418
About Our Client
One of the Gulf’s premier cultural organizations is preparing to open a historic building that will serve as a center for public and creative programming. Supported by an internationally respected foundation and created in collaboration with outstanding global institutions, this ambitious project seeks to connect local, regional, and international audiences to exhibitions, educational programs, public events, and outreach.
This organization is building a multidisciplinary, innovative team to make its vision a reality. The culture is collaborative, mission-driven, and passionate about providing high-quality, meaningful cultural experiences. If you’re a designer who wants to contribute to creating something lasting and impactful, this experience is infrequent and worthwhile.
Role Overview-Latest Graphic Jobs In Abu Dhabi 2025
As a Graphic Designer (UAE National), you will be at the core of developing the visual identity of this innovative institution. You will design exhibition graphics, interpretive displays, print and digital marketing collateral, program and event visual identities, and more. You will take complex programmatic content and render it into visually engaging and accessible designs that adhere to brand and accessibility guidelines.
You will also oversee working relationships with production vendors and enable design requirements of web and digital platforms. You will work in close cooperation with curators, content creators, communications, exhibitions, and education teams to provide a consistent visual voice across all touchpoints.
This isn’t merely a design position, but an opportunity to co-create something historical — an opportunity for your design to be viewed by thousands of visitors, to assist in shaping cultural discourse across the region, and to leave a visual mark.
Major Responsibilities
Design exhibition graphics such as signage, wall text, interpretive panels, wayfinding, and immersive display graphics.
Design print and online marketing campaign materials, event materials, public outreach materials (such as brochures, posters, banners, social media images).
Develop visual identities and branding systems for shows, programs, and projects within the umbrella of the institution’s overall brand system.
Take often dense or scholarly content and break it down into clear, engaging visual forms for various audiences.
Ensure consistency with brand guides, visual systems, and accessibility guidelines (legibility, universal design, ADA or similar local guidelines).
Collaborate with external vendors, fabricators, and installation crews to maintain correct production, cost savings, and quality assurance.
Help facilitate website updates and management of digital design assets and templates.
Store and catalog design files, control versioning and correct file organization for stakeholders.
Collaborate with cross-functional groups (curators, educators, marketing, operations) to weave in design solutions facilitating program objectives and visitor experience.
Engage in design reviews, critiques, iterations, and ongoing improvement processes.
Desired / Required Qualifications
UAE National (Emirati) — this position is only available for UAE Nationals in accordance with local national employment priorities.
Education: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Visual Arts, or a closely related field.
Experience: At least 2 years of professional experience in graphic design, ideally with cultural, museum, or institutional design work.
Portfolio: A solid, varied portfolio showing excellence and range in both print and digital mediums with samples of branding, marketing, wayfinding or exhibition work.
Technical Skills: Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign). Experience with other tools (e.g. Adobe XD, InVision, Sketch, Figma) is a bonus.
Accessibility & Legibility: Familiarity and experience applying accessibility design principles (e.g. text contrast, typography, readability, alt text, responsive layouts).
Typography & Layout: Strong understanding of type, layout, visual hierarchy, grid systems, and how to harmoniously display text and images.
Color & Visual Systems: Skilled at creating consistent colour schemes, graphic motifs, visual themes that are in line with brand.
Communication & Collaboration: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills. Comfortable working collaboratively across several teams (content, curatorial, communications, operations).
Project Management: Capable of juggling several design tasks simultaneously, meeting deadlines, having attention to detail, versioning, and organizing assets.
Vendor Liaison: Familiarity with working with print vendors, managing proofs, production coordination, and fabrication or installation quality control.
Problem-Solving & Adaptability: Relaxed about iterating, adapting designs based on feedback, and functioning in a rapid-paced, changing startup-like environment.
Cultural Sensitivity: Awareness of regional and local cultural settings, languages (English and Arabic), and audiences.
What We Offer-Latest Graphic Jobs In Abu Dhabi 2025
A unique chance to be part of an high-profile cultural opening in Abu Dhabi, adding value in a significant way to a legacy institution.
Creative ownership and influence: you’ll have actual input into the visual direction and branding of an institution from initial stages.
A dynamic, interdisciplinary work culture with driven professionals in curation, education, programming, communications, and operations.
Immersion in diverse audiences—local, regional, international—and cutting-edge programming in cross-disciplinary fields.
Career development and mentorship opportunities in a mission-led organisation, collaborating with global partners and leading cultural practitioners.
A competitive salary package on par with UAE market rates, along with perks like health insurance, travel assistance, professional development allowance, etc.
An encouraging work environment with emphasis on creativity, social contribution, and cultural growth in the region.
How to Apply / Contact
If you’re interested in design, culture, and wish to be part of creating something that will endure, we’d be keen to hear from you.
Contact:
Karim Ismail
Please refer Job Ref: JN⏹102025⏹6851418 in all correspondence.
Application Requirements:
Your CV / résumé
Portfolio (PDF or URL) of your strongest design work, particularly work specific to institutional branding, exhibitions, marketing, wayfinding, or public-facing visual design
A cover letter (maximum 500 words) stating why you are applying for this position, how your background matches up, and how you would help define the visual identity of a prominent cultural institution
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Shortlisted applicants only will be contacted.
Job Summary Table-Latest Graphic Jobs In Abu Dhabi 2025
| Aspect | Details |
| Sector | Marketing / Creative |
| Subsector | Cultural Institutions / Museums / Public Engagement |
| Industry | Media, Culture & Agency |
| Location | Abu Dhabi, UAE |
| Contract Type | Permanent / Full-time |
| Nationality Required | UAE National |
| Consultant Contact | Karim Ismail |
| Reference Number | JN 102025 6851418 |
