Brand Expression Manager - Graphic Design
Location
United Arab Emirates
Company name
Procter & Gamble
Sector
Marketing, Advertising & PR
Contract duration
Full time
Salary (monthly)
Non-Dislcosed
Experience
3-8 Years
About the role
Are you passionate about design and business? Do you want to leverage your creative ideas and skills to craft products and narratives that resonate with consumers? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! P&G is a global leader with iconic brands trusted by families around the world. We are seeking an exceptional, talented, and influential Graphic Designer to join our teams in the Dubai office. In this role, you will be responsible to design the entire packaging architecture for our Laundry portfolio. Your team This role reports to the Senior Brand Expression Manager. Working with the design team in P&G, you will be part of a winning team that is both business leaders and design experts in leading projects across the region and globe. How success looks like Influence on Business Strategy: Design becomes a core part of our business DNA. Elevated Aesthetic Standards: Enhance the aesthetic quality of our portfolio and touchpoints through thoughtful design and execution. Continuous Improvement: Develop and implement state-of-the-art systems and processes to foster ongoing innovation. Strong Connectivity: Build robust relationships with global business design leaders and teams. Timely Project Delivery: Strengthen collaboration across functions to deliver projects on time with best-in-class results.
Responsibilities
- As a Designer, you will:
- Envision and Inspire: Create holistic, multi-sensory brand experiences with innovative solutions for packaging and point-of-sale materials (POSM).
- Drive Design Development: Take ownership of design projects and ensure successful integration into business and brand strategies, operating models, and company culture.
- Collaborate Effectively: Work with external suppliers and agencies to translate design intent into exceptional market executions.
- Partner Across Functions: Collaborate with Brand and multi-functional teams to manage end-to-end creative processes, from ideation to execution.
- Engage Globally: Work closely with global design organizations and leadership to align on brand vision and strategy.
Requirements
- Educational Background: BA/BS/BFA in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field.
- Experience: 3 to 8 years of relevant experience in Design, Brand Identity, and Packaging. FMCG experience is preferred.
- Design Mastery: Proven hands-on design skills demonstrated through executed work, exceptional presentation abilities, and creative problem-solving.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in the latest design software, including Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat) and MS Office Suite.
- Portfolio: A strong portfolio showcasing design experience (strategy and execution) across diverse categories, evaluated on creativity, storytelling, problem-solving, and technical expertise.
- AI Enthusiasm: Passionate about exploring Generative AI platforms for design innovation.
- Packaging Passion: Genuine interest in packaging design and staying updated on design trends.
- Emerging Leadership: Entry-level design leadership skills, with experience in driving design vision alongside commercial and technical partners, as well as confidence in presenting to senior management.
- Collaboration Skills: Extraordinary teamwork and collaboration abilities, especially with multi-functional partners and external design agencies. Experience navigating geographical and organizational boundaries is a plus.
- Business Impact: An ambitious spirit focused on finding design opportunities that drive business success.
- Project Management: Ability to manage complexities and balance multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Language Skills: Fluency in English is required; Proficiency in Arabic is a plus.