APPLY: Junior Brand Designer & Strategist at Chapters Marketing

Selini Bishop
Jun 29
3 min read

Updated: Jul 1

Type: Full-Time, Dubai, UAE

Apply via email: newbeginnings@chaptersmarketing.com

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At Chapters Marketing, we don’t just create content, we create connection. We’re a boutique marketing agency, operating mainly in the design & architecture industry, that thrives on storytelling, creativity, and building brands that people connect with.

About the role

We are looking for a Junior Brand Designer & Strategist to join our growing team.

Working closely with the Creative Manager, you will help develop brands from strategy through to execution. While the Creative Manager leads client relationships, workshops, positioning, and overall creative direction, you will support the strategic process and take ownership of translating approved direction into distinctive visual identities.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building brands from the ground up and understands that great design is rooted in strategy. We're looking for someone who is curious, commercially aware, highly creative, and excited by the challenge of turning ideas into brands that people remember.

What you’ll be doing

Strategy & Research

Support the development of brand strategy, positioning, and creative direction
Conduct competitor, audience, and market research
Create mood boards, visual audits, and strategic design references
Contribute ideas during workshops and internal creative discussions
Help translate strategic thinking into visual opportunities

Identity Development

Develop and evolve visual brand identities based on approved strategic direction
Design logos, logo systems, iconography, visual devices, and graphic elements
Create typography systems, color palettes, imagery styles, and brand assets
Build complete visual identity systems that align with brand positioning and audience needs
Create brand guidelines and brand books
Establish systems for typography, layouts, color, visual hierarchy, and design consistency

Brand Application

Build social media templates and content ideas
Design company profiles, presentation templates, proposals, and marketing collateral
Apply brand identities across digital and print formats
Support website design and user interface direction (where required)
Create mockups and visualizations to bring brand concepts to life
Ensure consistency across every brand touchpoint

Creative Support

Present concepts internally and contribute to creative reviews
Manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
Organize design files and asset libraries
Stay up to date with branding, design, culture, architecture, hospitality, and lifestyle trends

Skill set musts

Ability to explain the thinking behind design decisions
Strong understanding of branding beyond logo design
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and Canva
Strong understanding of typography, color theory, composition, and visual systems
Excellent presentation and communication skills
Strong research and conceptual thinking abilities
Ability to work independently while taking creative direction
Strong attention to detail and organization

We’re after someone who

Has 1–3 years of experience in branding, graphic design, or visual communication
Strong portfolio demonstrating branding projects from concept to execution
Shows up with good vibes, great energy, and a collaborative spirit
Isn’t afraid to speak up, pitch ideas, or try something totally out of the box
Is fluent in English (written and spoken) and if you can speak multiple languages - even better

Bonus points

Motion graphics/animation
Website design (WordPress)
Illustration
Copywriting and naming
Photography direction and image selection
Experience working with architecture, hospitality, luxury, lifestyle, or design-led brands

If you’re ready to bring energy, ideas, and your creative spark to Chapters, we’d love to chat.