Senior Designer

About Sandpiper

Sandpiper is one of the fastest growing consultancies specializing in reputation and policy management globally. Our team advises leading industry players and disruptors across diverse sectors such as corporate communications, healthcare, financial services, capital markets, professional services, ESG and sustainability, brand public relations, media relations, public affairs, and technology. We operate under a unified global profit and loss model, leveraging innovative technologies combined with deep research and insights to rapidly meet evolving client needs worldwide.

Our client base includes world-class asset managers, insurers, banks, and innovative technology firms that are transforming commerce. We collaborate with top-tier companies and brands to create impactful, evidence-driven communication strategies and programs.

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Senior Designer based in the United Arab Emirates to support our corporate communications operations across the UAE, Australia & New Zealand, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Singapore. We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, assessing candidates purely on their skills, experience, and potential.

This position suits a creative storyteller who generates innovative ideas and can translate those into engaging visuals. The role requires comfort working within structured, information-rich environments, demonstrating discipline, sound judgment, and consistency in all deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design creation for white papers, research publications, social media visuals, and video editing projects.
• Develop attractive graphic content for print, digital, and other mediums.
• Collaborate with the Creative Director and Digital teams to conceptualize creative campaigns that align with brand standards and client goals.
• Support client engagements and new business initiatives by producing high-quality, visually appealing content using Adobe Creative Suite under design team guidance.
• Assist Account and Marketing teams by fulfilling graphic design requirements.
• Modify design assets to adhere to various platform specifications and formats.
• Explore, recommend, and apply new design tools and methods to maintain cutting-edge quality in deliverables.

Requirements and Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Graphic Arts, Design, or related disciplines.
• Five to seven years of hands-on experience in graphic design, preferably within an agency setting.
• Fluent proficiency in both Arabic and English languages.
• Strong expertise in typography, color theory, and visual layout principles.
• Ability to clearly communicate design rationale to both colleagues and clients.
• Proficient use of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Excellent attention to detail and precision in work.
• Competent in managing priorities and task deadlines effectively.
• Organized, collaborative team player comfortable working in a dynamic, high-paced environment.
• Well-informed about the newest trends and technological advancements in the design sector.

Additional Information

If you are seeking to join a forward-thinking agency dedicated to reshaping the communications industry and are ready for new professional challenges, we invite you to connect with the Sandpiper team.