Job Description
British International for Education consists of The British School of Kuwait (BSK), The Sunshine Kindergarten (TSK), The British Academy of Sport (BAS) and The British Academy of International Arts (BAIA).
The British School of Kuwait (BSK) is recognised widely as Kuwait's premier school. In terms of the quality of educational provision; resourcing; the achievements of its students; the breadth of the curriculum; the extent of its extra-curricular provision; the commitment to continuing professional development and the embedding of technology into the teaching, learning and management of the school, BSK sets standards that very few other schools can match. Above all, it is renowned for the quality of its students and its teachers. All teachers at BSK are adventurous, capable and ambitious and whilst the average length of stay has been increasing, there remain frequent opportunities for colleagues to apply for positions of extra responsibility. Though BSK demands the highest standards of professionalism from its staff it remains an exciting environment in which to build a career in teaching.
Job Summary
The Graphic Design Manager will be responsible for leading the creative direction and execution of all design-related projects within the school. This role ensures that all visual communications align with the school’s brand identity and effectively engage students, parents, staff, and the wider community. The role requires a highly creative individual with strong leadership, project management, and communication skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and oversee all graphic design projects, ensuring consistency in branding and visual communication.
- Create high-quality marketing materials, including brochures, banners, social media graphics, newsletters, presentations, and event collateral.
- Collaborate with the Marketing & Communications team to develop creative concepts that align with the school’s marketing strategy.
- Manage the design and production of digital and print materials for school events, admissions, recruitment campaigns, and internal communications.
- Maintain and evolve the school's visual identity, ensuring all materials meet brand guidelines.
- Supervise junior designers, freelancers, and external agencies when required.
- Work closely with the IT and Media teams to ensure digital design assets are optimized for various platforms.
- Keep up to date with design trends, technologies, and best practices to enhance the school’s visual presence.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met.
- Oversee the school’s photography and videography requirements for key events and marketing campaigns.
Skills
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of professional graphic design experience, preferably in an educational setting or a similar fast-paced environment.
- Experience managing creative projects from concept to completion.
- Proven experience in leading design teams or working with external creative agencies.
Skills & Competencies:
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects) and other relevant design software.
- Strong understanding of branding, typography, color theory, and layout principles.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across departments.
