Senior Graphic Designer_Development, Planning & Urban Design

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation of high-quality visual materials for master planning and urban development projects, including presentations, reports, and pitch documents
• Translate data into clear visual storytelling graphics
• Develop diagrams, infographics, maps, and conceptual illustrations
• Collaborate closely with planners, designers, architects and engineers to understand project requirements and narratives
• Ensure consistency across all project deliverables in alignment with client and corporate standards
• Support proposal submissions, competitions, and client presentations with strong visual communication
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high design quality and deadlines
• Mentor junior designers and provide creative direction where needed
• Maintain and evolve internal design templates, libraries, and visualization standards
• Undertake design, technology, software and visual communication research to stay up-to-date with emerging tools, techniques and industry best practice

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related field
• 10-15 years of professional experience, with significant exposure to planning, urban design, or architectural projects
• Strong portfolio demonstrating a wide range of urban planning and design projects and proposals
• Advanced proficiency in:

+ Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)

• Experience with mapping and diagramming tools (e.g., GIS visualization tools, CAD integration, or similar platforms)
• Strong understanding of spatial planning concepts and architectural communication
• Excellent layout, typography, and information design skills
• Ability to simplify complex technical content into visually engaging outputs
• Strong understanding of regional (Middle Eastern) cultural context and its application in design communication

Preferred Skills

• Understanding of 3D modeling and visualization workflows, with familiarity in tools such as SketchUp, Rhino, Lumion, Enscape, or GIS Platforms.
• Motion graphics or interactive presentation experience
• Knowledge of urban planning processes and terminology
• Experience working in multidisciplinary design or consultancy environments
• Strong storytelling and presentation development skills

Soft Skills

• Strong attention to detail and visual accuracy
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities
• Creative problem-solving mindset
• Proactive and self-directed work approach