Research Communication and Design Specialist

JPC - 5089 - Research Communication and Design Specialist Job Location : Abu Dhabi Total Experience : 4 - 8 years Position Type : Contractual JPC - 5089 - Research Communication and Design Specialist Job Location : Abu Dhabi Total Experience : 4 - 8 years Position Type : Contractual Job Responsibilities : Brand Architecture Development : Design and enforce comprehensive brand guidelines covering print / digital media, environmental graphics, and metaverse-ready assets Implement AI-assisted design systems for rapid prototyping of recruitment materials (prospectuses, virtual campus tours)Conduct bi-annual brand perception audits using eye-tracking software and heatmap analytics Oversee annual projects including interactive institutional catalogue, handbooks, annual reports, brochures, digital channel designs for web, social and 3-D collateral including AR / VR campus tours.Manage UX / UI design for student portals and mobile apps, ensuring compliance Mentor designer in emerging tools (Adobe Firefly, Figma AI, Blender)Manage annual budgets for design software / licenses and prototyping hardware Stakeholder Collaboration : Partner with academic departments to visualize complex research through infographics and data animations Coordinate with UAE's National Media Council on cultural appropriateness of visual materials Align with ADEK's Emiratization goals through inclusive design practices Lead migration to cloud-based design systems (Adobe Creative Cloud Teams) with version control Implement AI-powered asset management for digital files Develop design templates compliant with UAE's Arabic / English bilingual requirements Qualifications and Experience Academic : Bachelor's in communication design / visual arts + master's in design Strategy (preferred)Technical : Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, Canva Certification in UX Design Professional : 7+ years managing design teams in higher education or government sectors Portfolio demonstrating MENA-region design projects with Arabic typography expertise Regulatory : Knowledge of UAE National Media Council guidelines A portfolio of successful digital designs is required for interview consideration. #J-18808-Ljbffr