Graphic Designer

Curtin University Dubai; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international university in Lancaster is seeking a skilled Graphic Designer to manage design proposals and create high-quality artwork. The ideal candidate should have a Higher National Diploma in Graphic Design, strong web and multimedia competencies, and proficiency in industry-standard design software such as InDesign and Photoshop. Responsibilities include liaising with printers and leading photography and videography for the institution.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Higher National Diploma in Graphic Design or similar qualification.
• Good knowledge of Web Designing, Photography, and Videography.
• Familiarity with online publication and web technologies (e.g., HTML + CSS).

Responsibilities

• Manage graphic design proposals from typesetting to production.
• Develop concepts, graphics, and layouts for product illustrations.
• Leads and is responsible for all photography and videography requirements.

Skills

Graphic Design

Web Designing

Photography

Videography

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Education

Higher National Diploma in Graphic Design

First Degree in related field

Job description

Transnational Academic Group, in academic partnership with Lancaster University UK, delivers British undergraduate, postgraduate and foundation programmes at its campus in Ghana.

Why Us? Because Values Matter

We are a university of global significance, but our strength lies in the principles that define us. When you join us, you become part of a culture that:

• Pursues Excellence – We set high standards in education and recruitment, ensuring every interaction reflects quality.
• Inclusive Community: Celebrating diversity and using language as a bridge to connect.
• Teamwork: Collaborating across various teams to shape student experiences.
• Ethical Operations: Acting with integrity, transparency, and fairness.
• Innovation: Encouraging and expecting bold ideas in outreach.
• Employee Growth: Investing in people through mentorship, training, and career advancement.
• Meaningful Impact: Creating both global and local change by building the next generation of African leaders.

The Role

• Manage graphic design proposals from typesetting through to design, print and production
• Brief and advise on design style, format, print production and timescales
• Develop concepts, graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and websites
• Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and font style and size
• Prepare rough drafts of material based on an agreed brief
• Review layouts and suggest improvements
• Liaise with external printers regularly to ensure deadlines are met and material is printed to the highest quality
• Leads the design of graphics, visualisations and written documents suited to particular audiences and purposes
• Produces high‑quality artwork appropriate for different media and technological constraints
• Leads and is responsible for all photography and videography requirements of the institution.

Qualification and Experience

• Minimum of a Higher National Diploma in Graphic Design or similar qualification. A First Degree will be an advantage
• Good knowledge of Web Designing, Photography and Videography
• Good knowledge of industry standard design software, such as InDesign or Illustrator, plus photo editing, including Photoshop
• Familiarity with online publication and web technologies (e.g., HTML + CSS)

Qualified persons should please send their Curriculum Vitae (CV) to [e-mail] and mention Graphic Designer in the subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Deadline–30 th November 2025.