Takween’s mission focuses on innovative and concrete solutions that have been researched, tested and implemented to meet the needs of communities and their specific built environments to achieve inclusive urban spaces that will thrive for generations to come. With this mission, Takween aims to improve the quality for inhabitants living in cities across Egypt and the Middle East.
Graphic Designer
Job Type
Part-Time
Job Location
Cairo, Egypt
Department
Project Based (Women-Led Wood Workshop and Showroom)
Closing Date
Thursday, December 12, 2024
About the job
Takween ICD is seeking to hire a talented and creative Graphic Designer to develop visual content for a range of projects. The Graphic Designer will be responsible for producing a digital catalogue of traditional woodwork designs, as well as media posts and printed materials for marketing, documentation, and communication purposes. The Graphic Designer will work closely with the project team to translate documented woodwork designs into engaging, high-quality visuals and will also collaborate with the other team members to produce materials that support the project’s outreach and promotional efforts.
Key Result Areas
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
A Graphic Designer skilled in drawing, sketching, digital illustration, art history, branding and marketing.
Work with the project team to design and format digital catalogue showcasing traditional woodwork designs, ensuring it is visually engaging and easy to navigate.
Work closely with the project team to integrate research findings, woodwork designs, and project themes into visually appealing materials.
Create a visual representation of an idea or associated text;
Responsible for design and producing all projects' publications such as booklets, reports, brochures, flyers, posters, illustrations, logo design, sketches, and visuals;
Design digital media posts to promote the project and communicate key messages to stakeholders and the public.
Information panels and different types of signage;
Manage production and printing for all the above.
Demonstrate a strong eye for detail in every aspect of design—from color choice to typography, ensuring that all materials are polished and professional.
Organize and maintain design files and assets, ensuring they are accessible and properly archived for future use.
Requirements
Qualification:
Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Art, or equivalent field experience.
Experience:
2-7 years of working experience in graphic design, digital illustration, visual art, and branding.
Skills:
Excellent working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite: (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premier), AutoCAD, Sony Vegas, Flash, Adobe acrobat professional, and other relevant software.
Fluent in Arabic & English (desirable).
Work on multitasks at the same time using a wide range of media, including photography and computer aided design.
Knowledge of graphic animation and video editing.
Knowledge of photography and photography editing.
Assist in copywriting as necessary and perform typesetting for forms and publications.
Creative mindset, with a strong ability to communicate ideas and concepts visually.
Strong understanding of branding, typography, color theory, and design principles.
Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
Familiarity with traditional art, architecture, and design is a plus.
Knowledge of current trends in same field by conducting the necessary research.
Competencies:
Ability to work under high pressure and carry out multi-tasks in simultaneous projects;
Self-motivation and willingness to learn;
Creativity and ability to seek and explore innovative solutions
Teamwork abilities and work collaboratively with other stakeholders and staff members
Strong planning and organizational skills to cope with expected workload
Accountability and high commitment to the company’s quality standards and code of ethics
Effective communication of ideas and design solutions with clients and team members
Active Listening: in addition to clearly communicating information to others, you must be able to understand what others are sharing with you.
Problem Solving: problems will inevitably arise during most projects. You must be able to quickly identify and then solve them to keep the project moving forward.
Critical Thinking: good problem solving requires the ability to evaluate possible solutions before choosing the most promising one.
Work Location:
The Graphic Designer will work at Cairo Office.
About us
Takween Integrated Community Development (Takween) is an urban development firm established in 2009 in Egypt by a dynamic team with extensive experience, in response to a foreseen growing demand for innovative urban solutions in a world where it is predicted that by 2030, 60% of the world’s inhabitants will be living in urban centers. Takween specializes in the development of integrated packages in urban development services and solutions to support and complement efforts of tackling urban challenges. Takween provides project planning, design, and implementation services to a range of local and international clients. Takween fields of interventions include integrated urban development and upgrading, heritage management and conservation, community development and mobilization, participatory design and planning, and construction activities.