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Graphic Designer | O2 Marketing Communications Muscat, Oman

Samer Marzouq — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 16:37:53 +0000

Graphic Designer’s mission is to design electronic and print materials, exhibit elements and/or illustrations for a variety of advertising materials, displays, and other media, as appropriate for a spectrum of projects. Working closely with the Art Director, the Graphic Designer designs layouts, transforming concepts, ideas, and strategies into artwork.

Project Solutions
- Proven capacity to conceptualize
- Able to plan and think through the mechanics of the project with support of peers
- He/She must be familiar with typography and design principles

Project Execution
- Follow a design brief that may be given as verbal instructions, a written specification
- Combine creativity with an awareness of the design elements that will be used to make the ad, and an understanding of what these can and cannot do
- Ability to take on the implementation of a template design
- Prepare designs in a way that allows them to be easily implemented by other designers.
- The ability to work closely with the art director to visualize the ad and optimize

Communication
- Should work constructively with assigned teams
- Promotes active listening with team members
- Contributes appropriately to conversations
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of staff.

Leadership
- Assumes additional responsibility without being asked
- Encourages fellow team members to make innovative contributions and embrace new ideas
- Proactively seeks opportunities to broaden and capturing the latest trends in creative design
- Shares acquired skills with team members through formal and informal channels

Teamwork
- Establishes harmonious working relationship with team members.

Client Management
-Gain full respect of clients as a reference in design
Internal Operations
- Actively contributes to internal programs.
- Accurately competes and submits time sheets in a timely manner.
- Complies with all our policies and procedures
Skills

Software Knowledge

-Advanced use of all design related programs either in MAC or PC i.e. Photoshop, Illustrator, In design…
• Knowledge of principles and practices of graphic design.
• Ability to create and produce graphic materials using a range of media, methods, techniques, and equipment.
• Knowledge of graphic layout and photographic requirements and procedures.
• Skills in the utilization of specified computerized graphic design programs.
• Ability to analyze graphic and technical information and create interpretive illustrations.
• Knowledge of printing and/or reproduction processes and techniques.
• Ability to analyze and interpret user graphic requirements.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community.
• Knowledge of printing procedures and requirements.
• Ability to develop print and/or reproduction specifications.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Must be bilingual (English & Arabic)

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3D Graphic Designer | DzineWorks Muscat, Oman

Samer Marzouq — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:41:29 +0000

Duties & Responsibilities:
• Coordinating with production manager to discuss production needs;
• interpreting the customers business needs;
• thinking creatively to produce new ideas;
• using innovation to redefine a design brief and meet the constraints of cost, and time
• multi-tasking: need to work on multi samples and brief at a time;
• producing accurate and high quality work;
• contributing ideas and design artwork to the overall brief;
• Keeping abreast of developments in IT, particularly design programs.
• working well in a team, with all departments
• Working to tight deadlines.
• Estimating the time required to complete the work
• Knowledge about design elements, such as color and composition, is vital for graphic designer. Artistic and creativity are essential.
• Technical skill- to use design software and printers and machines.
• Must possess the ability to effectively present ideas- both verbally and visually.
• Organization skill- to meet the deadlines and stay within the budget.
• Must have strong problem solving skills and ability to withstand the challenges.

Skills
- Must have minimum of 3-4 years of graphic design experience.
- Should be proficient in 3D studio max, Illustrator and Photoshop and can independently design 3D models of exhibitions stands, interior spaces and graphic posters and banners.
- Knowledge of web designing and Autocad will be helpful.

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Production Manager | Zeenah Group Muscat, Oman

Samer Marzouq — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:06:03 +0000

The Production Manager ensures that goods and services are produced efficiently; that they are of the right quality, quantity, and cost; and that they are produced on time, to the satisfaction of the Creative, Event and Account Management teams. The scope of the job depends on the nature of the production system: jobbing production, mass production, process production, event production or batch production. Updating the process and sources system to the agency.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
*Overseeing the production process, drawing up a production schedule
*Ensuring that the production is cost effective
*Making sure that products are produced on time and are of good quality
*Working out the human and material resources needed
*Drafting a timescale for the job
*Estimating costs and setting the quality standards
*Monitoring the production processes and adjusting schedules as needed
*Being responsible for the selection and maintenance of equipment
*Monitoring product standards and implementing quality-control programmes
*Liaising among different departments, e.g. suppliers, managers
*Working with managers to implement the company’s policies and goals
*Ensuring that health and safety guidelines are followed
*Supervising and motivating a team of workers
*Reviewing the performance of subordinates
*Updating the various production process, materials and its uses
*Identifying training needs for team members

This role reports to the Group General Manager and has one direct report (Production Executive).
Requirements
*8 years in a previous role with similar responsibilities
*University Degree
*A good knowledge of the local market
*A good variety of contacts
*Good listening skills
*Strong communication skills
*Good organisational skills
*Endless energy and willingness to be flexible

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Web Designer & Developer / Multimedia | Ruznama Group Muscat, Oman

Samer Marzouq — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:13:02 +0000

Key Performances (including but not limited to):
Translate business goals and product requirements into mockups of web interfaces that are designed for usability and superior user-experience.
Provide innovative solutions for communicating new ideas visually, following projects from concept to completion.
Conceptualize and present creative solutions for website content, features, functionality, viral marketing strategies and optimized usability.
Conceptualize and create web design concepts, design company promo materials and other marketing projects.
Creative interactive functions for social media and online advertising and marketing.
Develop online design projects and presentation media, but may occasionally work in print as well.
Design and maintain external web sites and ensure that they are visually effective, accessible and easy to use.
Translate non-technical business requirements into dynamic, functional web applications.
Provide innovative solutions for communicating new ideas visually, following projects from concept to completion.
Create and maintain site infrastructure and supporting systems.
Knowledge of current web design languages.
Deal with various client web projects.
Online and interactive marketing and advertising solutions for clients.

Overall Requirements:
Keen understanding of cutting edge design technology combined with a strong background in layout and interactive design to drive product initiatives and the corporate brand in online mediums.
Knowledge of internet technologies and interactive design methods for online marketing and social network initiatives.
Demonstrate within portfolio strong creative skills, ranging from logo design to complete site design / redesigns.
Strong background in user interface design, functionality, color theory, layout and proportion.
High degree of attention to detail as applied to design and production.
Ability to identify and interpret graphic design needs and develop creative and responsive concepts.
Multi-tasking and organization are vital while remaining flexible on a range of projects both large and small.
A comprehensive understanding of information architecture and Web usability.

Technical know-how:
1. Experience working in:
- Fireworks
- Photoshop
- Dreamweaver
- Flah
- Online and interactive advertising
- Animation
- Video
2. Ability to modify, maintain and develop in:
- HTML
- CSS
- Javascript
3. Knowledge of and understanding of the following:
- Web standards
- Cross-browser and compatibility issues and solutions
4. Knowledge of the following languages is a plus:
- ASP/.NET
- SQL
- XML
- Actionscript 2.0+
5. Understanding of online information architecture standards.
6. Understanding of, and experience with email design standards.
7. Experience working in:
- Quark Xpress
- InDesign
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
8. Strong typography, layout, illustration and graphic design skills.

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Graphic Designer | Muscat, Oman

Samer Marzouq — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:36:12 +0000

Our client, a multi disciplinary organisation based in Oman is seeking to recruit an Graphic Designer to join their dynamic team.You will be responsible for experience in all the graphic designing for the company with regards to marketing.

Skills
To qualify for this role, you will have excellent experience in designing all print materials Brochures, Flyers, Posters, Ads. Having knowledge in Apple Macintosh or IBM would be essential as well as knowledge in Photoshop, InDesign, Free Hand and Corel.

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Senior Graphic Designer for Events | Muscat

Samer Marzouq — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 06:18:17 +0000

A première advertising agency based in the beautiful, cosmopolitan city of Muscat is looking for a high caliber graphic designer to join their events division.

This role will suit a dedicated, hardworking team player. To even be considered for the role you must have experience of 3D design, 2D design and events. The successful applicant will also have a minimum of five years experience in graphic software such as Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.

To find out more about this well rewarded role please apply today

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Advertising Agency Positions in Muscat

Samer Marzouq — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:24:28 +0000

Our client, a world leading blue chip advertising agency, is urgently seeking staff for their office in Muscat, Oman.

Having been in operation for more than 4 years in Oman, the agency has secured its position as the leading agency in the country and works with many international brands such as Mitsubishi, Shangri-la and Oman Air. In support of their leading status they are proud winners of The Oman Web Awards Agency of the year 2008, Interactive Bronze Award 2008 and Ad Weeks Global Agency of the year for 2006 & 2007.

The agency itself comprises of 45 employees from more than 15 different nationalities, and as a direct result of winning new major business they hope to employ 60 by the end of 2008. They have a warm welcoming, friendly and outgoing atmosphere which stimulates an environment in which innovative ideas are created. They are looking to recruit open minded employees who are willing to challenge the norms and to bring an individual dimension to our company.

The following vacancies are available:
Graphic Designer x 2
Senior Graphic Designer x 3
PR Director
PR Assistant
Administrator Account Management
Senior Account Executive
Account Executive x 2
Senior Copywriter
Translator
Web Designer – New Media
Programmer – New Media x 3
Media Assistant
Media Director

Requirements
As the successful candidate you will be degree educated and have a minimum of 1-5 years experience working in a similar environment. You should possess excellent written and oral English skills and any spoken Arabic is a huge advantage.

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Graphic Designer | Khalid Trading Muscat

Samer Marzouq — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 08:31:32 +0000

Job Description: Create / Design art work for News paper ads, Offset printing, and digital printing.

Profile: Should be able to work on a Mac plat form with good knowledge of Adobe photo-shop, Illustrator, Quark express.
Experience: 3 – 9 years
Education: Basic – Diploma ( Graphic/ Web Designing )

Contact Details
Reference Code: grphdesign
Name: C Das – Managing Partner
E-mail: [email protected]
Contact Number: +968 24810189

Art Director/ Graphic Designer | Potential Advertising Muscat

Samer Marzouq — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 10:56:35 +0000

Will be responsible for the studio and supervise three staff. Designing from concept to the finish.

Well versed in Mac and PC creative software’s.

Profile Should be able to work on a Mac platform with good knowledge of Adobe Photo shop, Coral Draw, Adobe Illustrator, Quark Express, Adobe Premier. In-design etc.
Experience 2 – 10 years
Education Basic – Bachelor of Arts ( Fine arts )
Gender Male

Contact Details
Reference Code 110
Name Milan Chatterjee – General Manager
Email [email protected], [email protected]