AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027: Freelance Graphic Designer (Part-Time, Fixed-Te

Job Title: Freelance Graphic Designer (Part-Time, Fixed-Term)

Project Duration: September – December 2026

Location: Remote / Preferably based in Dubai, UAE
Project Overview

We are seeking an experienced freelance Graphic Designer to lead the design, layout and production of a comprehensive Operations Manual. The successful candidate will be responsible for transforming complex operational content into a professional, highly readable publication while ensuring consistency, usability and visual clarity throughout.

A key component of this project involves converting technical stadium layout drawings and PDF maps into simplified, user-friendly wayfinding graphics suitable for venue teams with no technical background.
Key Responsibilities
Operations Manual Design & Layout

- Design and format a professional, visually engaging and easy-to-navigate Operations Manual.

- Establish and maintain a consistent visual identity, typography system, grid structure and document hierarchy throughout the manual.

- Create templates, paragraph styles, character styles and master pages to ensure consistency and facilitate future updates.

- Incorporate supplied content, graphics, tables and imagery while maintaining high standards of readability and presentation.

Stadium Map Simplification & Wayfinding Design

- Review and interpret technical stadium PDF layouts and architectural drawings.

- Extract key operational and wayfinding information from complex plans.

- Redesign stadium maps into simplified, intuitive and visually accessible guides for non-technical users.

- Develop clear legends, directional markers, access routes and key points of interest to support operational use.

Interactive PDF Production

- Produce a fully interactive and optimised PDF version of the Operations Manual.

- Create a clickable Table of Contents, internal navigation links, bookmarks, cross-references and external hyperlinks where required.

- Ensure the final PDF is suitable for both desktop and mobile viewing.

File Management & Version Control

- Maintain well-organised working files and folder structures throughout the project.

- Apply a systematic version control process to support efficient content revisions and future updates.

- Deliver all editable source files and linked assets upon project completion.

Required Qualifications
Software & Equipment

- Active personal subscription to Adobe InDesign and relevant Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including Illustrator and Photoshop.

- Access to personal hardware capable of supporting large-format document production and graphic design workflows.

Professional Experience

- Proven experience designing and formatting multi-page publications, operational manuals, technical documentation or corporate reports.

- Strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality document design and information layout.

- Experience creating interactive PDFs and digital publications.

Wayfinding & Map Design

- Demonstrated ability to translate complex architectural plans, technical drawings or venue layouts into clear, user-friendly maps and visual guides.

- Understanding of wayfinding principles, information hierarchy and user-centred design.

Skills & Competencies

- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality.

- Strong understanding of typography, layout design, visual hierarchy and document accessibility.

- Ability to manage multiple revisions while maintaining consistency across large documents.

- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Availability & Commitment

- Must have sufficient freelance capacity and guaranteed availability throughout the project period (September–December 2026).

- Available to participate in weekly remote and/or in-office progress meetings.

- Able to meet agreed milestones and project deadlines.

- Responsive to feedback and capable of implementing revisions within agreed turnaround times.

Deliverables

- Fully designed Operations Manual.

- Simpli