Junior Graphic Designer

JOB DESCRIPTIONPosition: Junior Graphic Designer – Social Media

Department: Marketing & Creative

Reports To: Marketing Manager / Marketing Head Location: Head Office, UAE

Employment Type: Full-Time

1. Job Purpose

The Junior Graphic Designer – Social Media will support the Marketing team by creating engaging, high-quality visual content for IL FORNO's social media platforms, digital campaigns, promotions, menus, advertisements, and other marketing materials.

The role requires a combination of graphic design skills, social media knowledge, creativity, and attention to brand consistency. The successful candidate should understand current social media trends and be able to create content suitable for platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and other digital channels.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Graphic Design

• Create creative and visually appealing designs for social media posts, stories, reels covers, advertisements, and campaigns.

• Design promotional materials for new products, offers, seasonal campaigns, events, and restaurant activities.

• Prepare artwork for menus, flyers, posters, banners, table displays, digital screens, and other marketing materials.

• Resize and adapt designs according to different social media platform requirements.

• Maintain consistency with IL FORNO's brand identity, colors, fonts, logos, and visual guidelines.

• Edit food and product photos for use in marketing materials.

• Assist with photography and basic photo/video content when required.

B. Social Media Content

• Create and prepare daily/weekly visual content for social media platforms.

• Work with the Marketing team to develop creative concepts for campaigns and promotions.

• Assist in planning and preparing social media content calendars.

• Create content suitable for Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and other relevant platforms.

• Stay updated with current social media trends, formats, designs, sounds, and content styles.

• Assist in creating short-form videos, reels, stories, and promotional videos.

• Ensure all published content follows the company's brand standards.

C. Content & Campaign Support

• Work closely with the Marketing Manager and Social Media team to understand campaign objectives.

• Translate marketing ideas into creative visual concepts.

• Develop multiple creative options when requested.

• Make revisions based on Management/Marketing feedback.

• Support branch-level promotions and special events with appropriate creative materials.

• Prepare artwork for delivery platforms and digital marketing campaigns when required.

D. Brand Management

• Ensure correct use of the IL FORNO logo and brand identity across all materials.

• Ensure consistency in fonts, colors, imagery, layouts, and messaging.

• Maintain organized folders for editable design files, photographs, videos, and final artwork.

• Ensure outdated promotional materials are removed or replaced when instructed.

E. Coordination

• Coordinate with Marketing, Operations, Branch Managers, and other departments to obtain required information and materials.

• Coordinate with external printers, photographers, videographers, and suppliers when required.

• Follow deadlines provided by the Marketing Manager.

• Communicate immediately if a design or campaign cannot be completed within the required timeframe.

3. Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Multimedia, Marketing, or a related field preferred.

• 1–2 years of graphic design experience preferred.

• Experience creating content for social media platforms.

• Strong knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.

• Knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Canva, CapCut, or similar tools is an advantage.

• Basic photography and video-editing skills are preferred.

• Good understanding of social media trends and content formats.

• Strong understanding of typography, composition, colors, and visual hierarchy.

• Good English communication skills.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

• Creative, organized, proactive, and willing to learn.

4. Preferred Experience

Experience in any of the following industries is an advantage:

• Restaurants / F&B

• Hospitality

• Retail

• E-commerce

• Food delivery

• Digital marketing

• Advertising or creative agencies

Experience creating food photography, restaurant promotions, menu designs, and social media content is highly preferred.

5. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

The employee's performance may be evaluated based on:

• Quality of Designs – Creativity, visual quality, and professionalism.

• Brand Consistency – Correct application of IL FORNO branding.

• Timely Delivery – Completion of assigned designs and content within deadlines.

• Social Media Content Output – Consistent production of required content.

• Engagement Support – Contribution to social media engagement through effective creative content.

• Trend Awareness – Ability to incorporate relevant social media trends.

• Accuracy – Correct prices, offers, dates, product names, logos, and other information.

• Responsiveness – Ability to handle urgent marketing requirements.

• Teamwork – Effective coordination with Marketing and Operations teams.

• Creativity & Initiative – Ability to suggest new ideas and creative concepts.

6. Working Conditions

• Full-time position based at IL FORNO Head Office.

• May occasionally be required to visit branches for photography, video shoots, events, or promotional activities.

• May be required to work additional hours during major campaigns, events, launches, or urgent marketing requirements.

• Must be flexible to handle multiple projects and changing priorities.

7. Confidentiality

The employee must maintain strict confidentiality regarding company marketing plans, campaigns, promotional strategies, pricing, product information, photographs, videos, designs, social media accounts, passwords, and other company information.

All designs and creative materials produced as part of the employee's work for IL FORNO shall remain the property of the company, subject to the applicable employment and intellectual-property arrangements.

8. General Responsibilities

The employee is expected to:

• Follow company policies and procedures.

• Follow instructions from the Marketing Manager and Management.

• Maintain professional conduct at all times.

• Meet assigned deadlines.

• Protect company information and creative assets.

• Maintain a professional and positive working relationship with colleagues and other departments.

• Perform other reasonable duties related to graphic design, social media, and marketing as assigned by Management.

Pay: AED3,000.00 - AED4,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person