Creative Designer

About Alef Group

Alef Group is a leading pioneer in crafting premier lifestyle communities, destinations, and experiences by leveraging investments and strategic partnerships. The company is looking to expand its Sharjah-based design team by hiring a bilingual, meticulous Creative Designer, ideally with experience in real estate development or a creative agency.

Role Overview

The Creative Designer will play a crucial role supporting Alef Group's growing design unit by producing captivating visual content aligned with the company’s brand identity and values. This position suits an imaginative professional passionate about blending motion graphics, storytelling, and digital design across various platforms like websites, mobile apps, and marketing initiatives. The goal is to boost audience interaction and uplift Alef Group’s digital footprint.

Core Responsibilities

• Design and animate engaging motion graphics for videos, websites, and social media channels.
• Produce explainer videos, animated logos, UI animations, and detailed product demonstrations.
• Collaborate extensively with video editors, marketing teams, and creatives to ensure visual consistency throughout all assets.
• Guarantee all motion graphic outputs conform to brand standards while enhancing user engagement.
• Conceive user interface designs for digital platforms prioritizing optimal user experiences.
• Develop wireframes, interactive prototypes, and polished mockups for digital products.
• Work alongside developers to ensure faithful design implementation.
• Maintain and enhance design systems, style guides, and reusable component libraries.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Multimedia Design, or similar field.
• Demonstrable proficiency in Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Strong expertise using Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD for UI/UX design workflows.
• Firm grasp of animation principles and the art of motion storytelling.
• Between 2 to 4 years of relevant professional experience in a comparable creative design role.
• Hands-on experience with UI animations and micro-interactions.
• Understanding of responsive design frameworks and mobile-first design concepts.
• A compelling portfolio showcasing expertise in both motion graphics and user interface projects.
• Basic knowledge of HTML and CSS to complement design delivery.
• Experience adapting to Agile or rapidly evolving work environments.
• Keen interest in branding and visual narrative techniques.
• Bonus: Familiarity with 3D software tools such as Blender or Cinema4D enhances the candidacy.