Communications and Outreach Designer
Cairo
VAES – Environmental Research /
Full Time /
Hybrid
At VAES.ai, we’re building more than just a company—we’re shaping the future of technology, research, and sustainable solutions.
We’re looking for a passionate Communications and Outreach Designer to join our growing team.
What’s it like to work with us?
✨ Top Talent, Multidisciplinary Teams: Collaborate with designers, researchers, software engineers, and structural experts across borders.
🔧 We Build What We Need: From our performance evaluation system to internal tools—we don’t rely on external software. We design what works for us.
🌱 Sustainability Is in Our DNA: This isn’t a slogan. VAES was founded with the environment in mind—from how we build to why we exist.
🛡️ Stability with Heart: We prioritize long-term growth and people-first decisions. We support our team through every phase of their journey—including when they explore new paths beyond our walls.
📣 Open Channels, Real Leaders: Leadership is accessible and involved. We don’t do the fake open-door thing.
We know our strengths—and we know our gaps. If you’re someone who wants to make a visible, measurable impact, you’ll find a place here.
We are looking for a creative and data-driven Communications and Outreach Designer to join our team and shape the voice of three platforms: e.construct, VAES.ai and tBE. VAES.ai is a tech startup currently incubated within e.construct, while tBE is a research platform being developed by VAES.ai.
Key Responsibilities
- Content Creation & Strategy
- Collaborate with creative, research, and product teams to create, conceptualize and execute storytelling campaigns.
- Utilize your experience/knowledge/background to engage with, not solely present, data on our platforms.
- Translate complex research, technical topics, and project case studies into clear, engaging, and visually compelling social media content.
- Work closely with the co-founders and directors to identify outreach opportunities and collaborations, shape campaign strategies, and grow the public visibility of all platforms.
- Monitor and respond to global and regional events—including environmental, social, and technological developments—by rapidly producing data-driven posts that align with the four focus areas of tBE.
- External Outreach
- Develop and manage platform-specific social media strategies and content calendars for our platforms.
- Maintain visual and written brand consistency across all social platforms for our platforms.
- Performance & Internal Communication
- Monitor social media analytics and engagement data to assess performance and optimize future content accordingly.
- Drive internal communications through initiatives such as fireside chats, internal newsletters, or updates to improve team alignment
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience managing social media platforms with a track record of growing engagement and reach.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in architecture, engineering, construction, or related field, in addition to individuals in marketing, journalism, digital media, graphic design with experience in the AEC context.
- Strong copywriting, content planning, and storytelling skills
- Ability to interpret and act on social media analytics (ex. reach, engagement, follower growth)
- Experience producing content based on complex or technical subjects.
- Portfolio of past content or campaigns that show creative thinking and measurable results.
Required Technical & Creative Skills
- Proficiency in design tools such as Canva, Figma, and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
- Collaborate with Data Visualizers to generate clear, accessible data. visualizations and infographics that simplify complex ideas for general audiences.
- Proficiency with social media management and scheduling tools like Canva Content Planner, Sprout, Buffer, Hootsuite, or other similar platforms.
- Familiarity with motion graphics or short-form video tools (e.g. After Effects, Premiere Pro, CapCut) is a plus.
- Strong working knowledge of major social media platforms (LinkedIn, X/Twitter, Instagram, Threads, TikTok), including content formats, trends, and platform updates.
Preferred Qualifications
- Working understanding of UX/UI design tools (like Figma)
- Interest in climate tech, construction innovation, or Middle East startup ecosystems.
- Experience working with interdisciplinary and remote teams.
