Graphic Designer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Graphic Designer

Company

QissaGoi (Faizal and Shabana Foundation / The KEF Company Limited)

Role

Graphic Designer

Department

Creative / Marketing

Reports To

Creative Director

Location

Sharjah, UAE (on-site) or remote

Type

Full-Time

Level

Mid-Level (2–5 years)

Salary Range

AED 8,000 – 12,000 per month

About QissaGoi

QissaGoi is a Sharjah-based cultural platform dedicated to preserving, reimagining, and sharing stories from the East. Through cultural salons, community gatherings, archival storytelling, short films, publications, and curated experiences, QissaGoi holds space for memory, identity, and creative expression across generations. We are building a cultural house—not just a brand—where art, design, heritage, and community meet with depth and intention.

As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Graphic Designer who can translate stories into compelling visual experiences. This is a role for someone who understands that good design is more than aesthetics—it is a medium for culture, emotion, and connection. You will play a central role in shaping the visual identity of QissaGoi across digital, print, exhibitions, events, and publications.

The Role

The Graphic Designer is responsible for creating thoughtful, visually compelling, and culturally sensitive design assets that elevate the QissaGoi brand across every touchpoint. Working closely with the Creative Director, you will develop creative concepts, campaign visuals, event branding, publications, merchandise, and digital content that reflect the richness and authenticity of our stories.

This is a mid-level position for a designer with a refined visual aesthetic, exceptional attention to detail, and a genuine passion for art, culture, heritage, and editorial design. You should be comfortable working across both print and digital mediums while maintaining consistency within a growing brand system.

Key ResponsibilitiesBrand & Visual Identity

• Maintain and evolve QissaGoi’s visual identity across all communication channels
• Translate creative briefs into compelling visual concepts that reflect the brand’s cultural values and storytelling approach
• Ensure consistency across typography, colour palettes, layouts, imagery, and overall brand language
• Develop and maintain brand guidelines and design systems

Digital Design

• Design engaging social media creatives for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, and other digital platforms
• Create both static and dynamic assets—posts, carousels, stories, reel covers, GIFs, simple animations, motion graphics, and short-form video design elements that enhance storytelling and audience engagement
• Design presentations, pitch decks, website graphics, and email marketing visuals
• Collaborate with the Creative Director to create visually cohesive storytelling across campaigns

Print & Editorial Design

• Design publications including magazines, journals, exhibition catalogues, brochures, invitations, programmes, and reports
• Develop layouts that balance editorial storytelling with strong visual hierarchy
• Prepare print-ready artwork and coordinate specifications with production vendors and printers
• Support the visual development of QissaGoi’s forthcoming print and cultural publications

Event & Experience Design

• Design visual assets for exhibitions, cultural salons, installations, workshops, and public programmes
• Develop event branding including invitations, signage, stage graphics, environmental graphics, wayfinding, and presentation materials
• Collaborate with external vendors to ensure quality execution of printed and environmental graphics

Creative Collaboration

• Work closely with photographers, videographers, illustrators, writers, and external creative partners
• Participate in creative brainstorming sessions and team meetings, contributing ideas that strengthen storytelling
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high standards of creativity and attention to detail
• Stay informed on emerging design trends while ensuring QissaGoi maintains a timeless and culturally grounded aesthetic

RequirementsExperience & Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in graphic design, visual communication, branding, or editorial design
• A strong portfolio demonstrating excellence across branding, digital design, print, and editorial work
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign); familiarity with After Effects and Premiere Pro is an advantage
• Experience designing for both digital and print production
• Strong understanding of typography, composition, colour theory, layout, and visual storytelling
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced creative environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; knowledge of Arabic, Urdu, Hindi or other South Asian languages is a strong advantage

Cultural Fit & Mindset

• A genuine appreciation for art, culture, architecture, fashion, heritage, and storytelling
• Strong interest in South Asian culture and the wider creative landscape of the UAE and MENA region
• An eye for detail and a commitment to craftsmanship in every design
• Curiosity, empathy, and a desire to create work that resonates with diverse audiences
• Comfort working in a founder-led environment where initiative, adaptability, and creative ownership are valued
• The ability to balance artistic expression with strategic communication objectives

Nice to Have

• Experience designing for cultural institutions, museums, galleries, or luxury and lifestyle brands
• Knowledge of motion graphics and animation using After Effects
• Experience creating templates and asset systems for social media content production
• Familiarity with Figma and collaborative design workflows
• Illustration, hand-drawing, photography direction, or art direction experience
• Experience working on multilingual design projects

What We Offer

• Direct collaboration with QissaGoi’s founder and creative leadership on cultural projects
• The opportunity to shape the visual identity of an emerging regional cultural platform
• Creative ownership across exhibitions, publications, campaigns, and storytelling projects
• Access to an inspiring network of artists, designers, storytellers, and cultural leaders
• A collaborative environment that values originality, craftsmanship, and cultural depth
• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience

Pay: AED8,000.00 - AED12,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person