Senior Associate / Lead, Creative & Design

Ahya Technologies is a pioneering sustainability innovation company in the Middle East, specializing in AI-powered software for the net-zero era. As the first PCAF-accredited climate tech company in the region, Ahya has earned prestigious recognitions such as the United Nations’ AI for Good and Deloitte Fast 50 awards. Its platforms—AhyaOS, AhyaAI, and Tawazun—support carbon accounting and voluntary carbon trading for leading banks and enterprises across the Gulf and Pakistan. We are seeking a highly skilled and creative Senior Associate / Lead, Design to lead and elevate Ahya’s visual identity across brand development, digital platforms, marketing campaigns, product communications, and corporate publications.

Key Responsibilities

- Brand Identity & Creative Direction: Develop and refine Ahya’s brand identity, visual guidelines, and creative standards across all platforms to ensure consistency and impact.

- Graphic & Visual Design: Produce high-quality marketing materials including social media creatives, digital advertisements, brochures, infographics, corporate profiles, and promotional collateral.

- Digital & UI/UX Design: Collaborate with product and development teams to design engaging website layouts, landing pages, dashboards, user interfaces, and overall digital experiences.

- Video Animation & Motion Graphics: Conceptualize and deliver professional 2D animations, motion graphics, animated explainers, and product-focused visual content.

- Corporate Presentations & Publications: Create polished investor presentations, pitch decks, sustainability and annual reports, and executive-level communication materials.

- Design Systems & Prototyping: Develop reusable design components, interactive prototypes, and consistent visual frameworks to support digital product development.

- Creative Campaigns: Work closely with marketing and growth teams to conceptualize and execute creative campaigns aligned with business goals.

- Visual Storytelling: Translate complex sustainability, climate science, and technology concepts into clear, engaging visual narratives.

- Creative Leadership: Lead design initiatives by setting quality standards, reviewing deliverables, and guiding both internal teams and external creative resources.

- Project Management: Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, balancing deadlines and stakeholder expectations while maintaining high-quality output.

- Design Innovation: Explore and implement emerging design methodologies, including AI-assisted creative tools, to enhance design quality and efficiency.

Required Qualifications

- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Digital Media, Interaction Design, or a related field from a recognized university. Degrees from reputable international institutions are preferred.

- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in graphic design, digital design, branding, or related creative disciplines, with proven leadership in managing design projects.

- Design Software: Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro) and Figma.

- UI/UX & Digital Design: Strong knowledge of user interface design, responsive layouts, design systems, wireframing, and interactive prototyping.

- Video Animation & Motion Graphics: Demonstrated ability to independently conceptualize, storyboard, and produce high-quality animations and motion graphics.

- Design Expertise: Deep understanding of typography, composition, color theory, visual hierarchy, brand consistency, and visual storytelling.

- Creative Leadership: Capability to independently manage complex design assignments, provide creative direction, evaluate design quality, and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

- Project Management: Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines while ensuring design excellence.

- Portfolio: A strong professional portfolio showcasing expertise in branding, graphic design, digital design, corporate publications, motion graphics, and video animation is mandatory.

Why Join Ahya?

Joining Ahya means contributing to the visual identity and digital experience of a fast-growing climate-tech company. This role offers the opportunity to lead impactful design projects across branding and digital products, helping communicate innovative climate solutions to a global audience. You will work in a dynamic environment that values creativity, technical expertise, and sustainability-driven innovation.