DTP Artworker – SC

Brief Description

• The Marketing & Communications Department is responsible for planning, organising, monitoring and controlling communications and marketing activities, public relations, media and social media, events, films, photography, content, digital experience, sponsorship and branding, in accordance with SC strategic programme direction.

• The Marketing & Communications Department is responsible for leading the creation and maintenance of relations with foreign governments, international organisations, local stakeholders and businesses in order to help the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) reach its vision of a successful delivery of a historic FIFA World Cup in alignment with national plans and with a lasting impact on the country and the world.

• The job holder is responsible for supporting the Marketing Division in preparing the creative work of our design team for print production and digital media. They will be required to work on DTP (desktop publishing), media design, prepress and final artwork production and assist with any additional requirements as directed by Marketing Management. The role applies to Marketing’s three business streams, namely the SC, Host Country and the Tournament. The job holder will be part of a multinational and multi-disciplinary creative environment, supporting the team in all relevant projects. He/she will be involved in the production coordination with printers or developers, as well as in quality assurance and testing. The job holder will also be involved in other Graphic Design projects that are not necessarily related to prepress and final artwork, if this is required.

Key Responsibities

• It is important to note that the below is across the three Businesses (the SC, Host Country and the Tournament)
• Creation of production files for print and digital media
• Prepress procedures and final artwork of all media going for production
• Supervising of production
• Advising and supporting the design team with relevant information on contemporary production processes
• Staying up to date with emerging trends in the respective field and using these to make recommendations to SC
• Working collaboratively with other creatives to deliver art work of the highest quality
• Ensure the assigned responsibilities are delivered:
o to a high standard of quality and timeliness
o in  full compliance with the SC Quality Policy and the Safety and Security rules and requirements
o in line with any standards and objectives designated in the Employee Performance Management system

Job Requirements

Education and certifications

• High School or relevant diploma
• Degree in a DTP/Artworker programme specialised in prepress and print production. Or Bachelor’ degree in Communication Design or Graphic Design with emphasis on prepress and print production.

Additional Details

At least 5-year professional experience in DTP (desktop publishing), media design, pre-press and final artwork production with a proven track record
• Highly skilled and excellent knowledge of Adobe CS programs (InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop)
• Excellent knowledge of typography
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or Apple Essentials (Keynote, Pages, Numbers)
• Working closely with account and marketing managers
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Friendly and collaborative
• Ability to work independently and diligently
• Ability to deal with multiple tasks within the constraints of timelines (Strong time management and organisational skills)
• Must have excellent work habits, including a willingness to work the hours necessary to get the job done, especially when important deadlines cause higher than normal departmental pressure
• A positive attitude, patience and persistence
• Knowledge of Adobe After Effects or other animation package would be appreciated
• Fluent English speaking and writing (knowledge of Arabic is an advantage)
• Strong portfolio (and/or website) documenting the expected expertise