Everest is seeking a highly skilled Graphic Designer who will lead the creative direction of all visual communication materials across the organisation. This role is responsible for transforming ESBE’s strategic vision into compelling, executive-level designs that reflect the institution’s premium positioning in the MENA region.
The Graphic Designer will oversee the full creative lifecycle—from concept development to final production—covering brochures, marketing materials, social media assets, programme visuals, brand documents, pitch decks, website graphics, and institutional publications.
This is a key creative leadership role that ensures ESBE maintains a distinctive visual identity that communicates excellence, credibility, and institutional prestige.
Key Responsibilities
- Creative Direction & Brand Leadership
- Lead the visual direction of ESBE’s brand across all platforms and ensure consistency with ESBE’s institutional identity.
- Develop creative concepts that translate ESBE’s positioning as a leader in sustainable economic transformation and executive education.
- Own and evolve brand guidelines, ensuring premium design standards across all materials
- Design & Content Development
- Create visually compelling brochures, programme flyers, course materials, marketing collateral, pitch decks, and reports.
- Design high-impact social media visuals, infographics, and digital assets aligned with ESBE’s brand tone.
- Produce layouts for company profiles, sector reports, and institutional publications.
- Develop creative templates for internal and external use to streamline content production.
- Marketing Materials & Campaign Support
- Collaborate with the marketing, commercial, and academic teams to deliver design assets for strategic campaigns.
- Ensure all marketing materials are polished, professional, and suitable for senior executive and policymaker audiences.
- Convert complex ideas (e.g., sustainability frameworks, economic models, educational pathways) into visually engaging formats.
- Creative Project Management
- Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and exceptional attention to detail.
- Oversee the creative workflow from concept to production, ensuring alignment with ESBE’s brand story and goals.
- Liaise with external printers, agencies, and production partners where required.
- Innovation & Quality Assurance
- Stay updated on design trends applicable to executive education, business schools, and institutional branding.
- Introduce innovative design solutions that elevate ESBE’s visual communication.
- Ensure all outputs meet the highest creative and technical standards.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Fine Arts, or a related field.
- 6+ years of professional experience in graphic design, with at least 2 years in a senior or art direction role.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating premium-quality designs, corporate visual identity, and editorial layout skills.
- Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop), Canva, and other design tools.
- Experience creating designs for executive education, consulting firms, the financial sector, or institutional brands is a strong advantage.
- Strong typography, layout, and branding skills.
- Ability to translate complex content (economic, sustainability, business) into clear, engaging visuals.
- Excellent time management, organisation, and communication skills.
- Competencies & Attributes
- Exceptional attention to detail with a meticulous approach to brand consistency.
- High creative judgement and ability to turn ideas into polished, market-ready outputs.
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to interpret briefs strategically.
- Commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.
