RIKAS Hospitality Group—Dubai’s homegrown culinary innovator under the Ennismore & Paris Society umbrella—is looking for a talented Graphic & Brand Identity Designer to join its Dubai headquarters. This full-time on-site role is perfect for someone passionate about F&B, hospitality, and immersive brand storytelling.

With RIKAS’s rapidly expanding collection of award-winning venues—spanning French, Japanese, Portuguese, Middle Eastern, and beach club concepts—the Designer will be central in crafting visual experiences that resonate across each brand’s narrative.

About RIKAS Hospitality Group:
Founded by Rizwan Kassim and partners, RIKAS is celebrated for its diverse portfolio, including culinary destinations like La Cantine du Faubourg, Mimi Kakushi, Ninive, Twiggy, Lana Lusa, and many others careers.accor.com+11rikasgroup.com+11ennismore.com+11group.accor.com+3rikasgroup.com+3ennismore.com+3. In collaboration with Paris Society and Ennismore, the group will manage 23 venues by the end of 2024, including new beach clubs across Dubai hoteliermiddleeast.com+4caterermiddleeast.com+4theprochefme.com+4.

Key Responsibilities:

Brand Development & Strategy

• Contribute to business proposals and F&B brand decks for new openings

• Support full-cycle business development from concept to final proposal

• Evaluate brand–property fit and guide experiential alignment

Creative Direction & Visual Identity

• Serve as the bridge between Dubai HQ and the Paris-based brand team to ensure consistent execution

• Apply and evolve brand guidelines for local markets

• Coordinate with Marketing, PR, Operations, and Interior Design teams for cohesive visual strategy

• Maintain brand toolkits, graphic standards, and asset libraries

Graphic Design & Production

• Lead design for launch visuals, menus, signage, press kits, invitations, and social media materials

• Adapt creative assets for local context while maintaining brand integrity

• Collaborate with agencies, printers, and vendors to ensure quality and timely execution

Special Projects & Activations

• Develop visual assets for pop-ups, brand activations, collaborations, and seasonal campaigns

• Conceptualize & deliver mood boards, lookbooks, and presentation decks

Profile Sought:

Qualifications & Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Design, Hospitality, or related field

Skills & Aptitudes:

• Strong conceptual thinking and visual storytelling ability

• High attention to detail with exceptional aesthetics

• Excellent project and time management

• Proactive, adaptable, and solution-focused

• Comfortable working under pressure to meet tight deadlines

Technical Proficiency:

• Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)

• Strong PowerPoint and Excel capabilities

• Familiarity with design-to-production processes

Industry & Cultural Insight:

• Knowledgeable about F&B, hospitality, and lifestyle trends

• Experience adapting global brands to local markets

Languages:

• Fluent in English

• French language skills are a plus

Job Details:

• Job Type: Full-Time, On-Site

• Location: Dubai, UAE

Why Join Us?
You’ll play a vital role in shaping the visual narrative of a dynamic F&B platform pushing culinary boundaries in Dubai and beyond. Enjoy working with an internationally minded team, collaborating across creative and operational departments, and contributing to high-profile launches.