11 Art Director jobs in the United Arab Emirates
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We are currently working with an exciting, innovative tech start up looking to hire an Art Director to join their growing team in UAE.
The Art Director will join the business as they move towards the launch of their key business product at the beginning of 2022. This is a critical role for the organisation as they grow in the GCC region and beyond, with plans to IPO within two years.
In this role, you will develop the strategic Art plan and annual budgets and will work to create the corporate narrative for the business including company presentation, advertising material and corporate presence in the market. The Art Director will take full ownership of Brand Guidelines and will set processes for applying the brand for the company across. You will set best practice for the creation of all materials relating to the company brand.
In this role, you will build key relationships with both internal and external stakeholders including the senior leadership team, to provide strategy to ensure constant evolving and expanding the brand for local and international markets. The ideal candidate will have experience working both in an agency and a start-up environment, you will be passionate about brands, and creating new narratives.
This is an incredibly exciting opportunity to join a start up with huge growth plans that will be a key market disruptor in the region.
Full relocation and expat package on offer for this role in a business going through exponential growth.
If you have the relevant experience and this opportunity sounds interesting to you, please get in touch with a copy of your CV as soon as possible via the form below.
*Please note only candidates with relevant related experience will be considered and contacted for this position.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
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*Application is now closed for this role, please view other opportunities or submit your CV in the form below.
We are currently working with an exciting, innovative tech start up looking to hire an Art Director to join their growing team in UAE.
The Art Director will join the business as they move towards the launch of their key business product at the beginning of 2022. This is a critical role for the organisation as they grow in the GCC region and beyond, with plans to IPO within two years.
In this role, you will develop the strategic Art plan and annual budgets and will work to create the corporate narrative for the business including company presentation, advertising material and corporate presence in the market. The Art Director will take full ownership of Brand Guidelines and will set processes for applying the brand for the company across. You will set best practice for the creation of all materials relating to the company brand.
In this role, you will build key relationships with both internal and external stakeholders including the senior leadership team, to provide strategy to ensure constant evolving and expanding the brand for local and international markets. The ideal candidate will have experience working both in an agency and a start-up environment, you will be passionate about brands, and creating new narratives.
This is an incredibly exciting opportunity to join a start up with huge growth plans that will be a key market disruptor in the region.
Full relocation and expat package on offer for this role in a business going through exponential growth.
If you have the relevant experience and this opportunity sounds interesting to you, please get in touch with a copy of your CV as soon as possible via the form below.
*Please note only candidates with relevant related experience will be considered and contacted for this position.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
#J-18808-LjbffrSenior Art Director
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Anghami Inc. is home to two of the region’s most dynamic digital entertainment platforms—Anghami and OSN+. Together, they’ve created a powerhouse reshaping how the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region experiences music, premium video, podcasts, and live entertainment.
Founded in 2012, Anghami is the MENA region’s leading multimedia streaming platform, connecting a community of over 120 million users, including 2.5 million paid subscribers. With headquarters in Abu Dhabi and offices across Dubai, Beirut, Cairo, and Riyadh, Anghami proudly became the first Arab tech company listed on NASDAQ (ANGH), making it more than a platform—it’s a hub for innovation, offering diverse entertainment experiences.
In 2024, Anghami joined forces with OSN+, the region's go-to platform for premium video streaming. OSN+ is known for its exclusive HBO series, Max Originals, and a great mix of local and international content. With top partnerships with studios like Warner Bros. and NBC Universal, OSN+ brings even more exciting entertainment to the Anghami ecosystem, offering a complete experience for millions of users.
At Anghami Inc., we’re passionate about building experiences that empower users to explore, connect, and share through entertainment. The team constantly pushes boundaries, crafting tools and features that allow people to express themselves and tell their unique stories.
Be part of a team that's shaping the future of entertainment in the MENA region and beyond.
About the Role: The Senior Art Director will lead the creative vision for bold, boundary-breaking visuals tailored for a digital-first audience. This role requires a mix of high-level creative leadership, strategic thinking, and hands-on design expertise, ensuring that every visual output aligns with the brand’s innovative and audience-centric approach.
As a key player in the Creative Marketing team, you will oversee digital campaigns across social media, digital ads, and on-platform placements, pushing creative boundaries and delivering compelling visuals that keep OSN+ ahead of the curve. You will work closely with the Head of Creative, Copywriters, Motion Designers, and the Marketing team, leading creative direction while mentoring and guiding junior designers to elevate the brand’s visual identity.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the creative direction for OSN+’s digital campaigns, ensuring fresh, innovative, and audience-first visuals across all touchpoints.
- Develop and oversee bold, trend-driven visuals for social media, digital ads, assets, and streaming platform placements, ensuring they align with evolving digital behaviors.
- Own projects from concept to execution, working both independently and collaboratively to bring the Head of Creative’s vision to life.
- Mentor and guide junior designers, fostering a culture of creativity, growth, and high performance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Motion Designers, Copywriters, and Marketing leads, to align visuals with broader campaign strategies.
- Stay ahead of design trends, audience engagement tactics, and platform-specific best practices to keep OSN+ at the forefront of digital entertainment marketing.
- Ensure brand consistency across all assets, developing and maintaining creative guidelines that uphold the premium positioning of OSN+ and Anghami.
- Push creative boundaries, testing new formats, visual styles, and storytelling techniques to drive engagement and brand affinity.
Qualifications:
- 7+ years of experience in Art Direction, Graphic Design, or a similar creative role, preferably within entertainment, digital media, or streaming industries.
- Proven expertise in digital-first design, with a strong portfolio showcasing high-impact visuals for social media, digital marketing, and online campaigns.
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), with a strong understanding of motion graphics principles (experience with After Effects is a plus).
- Deep knowledge of digital audience behaviors, social media trends, and engagement tactics to craft visuals that resonate.
- Leadership and mentoring experience, with the ability to guide junior designers, provide constructive feedback, and inspire creativity.
- Strong project management skills, able to juggle multiple campaigns and deadlines with efficiency and precision.
- Collaborative and proactive mindset, with the ability to work closely with the Head of Creative and cross-functional teams to execute high-impact campaigns.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to articulate creative ideas and rationale to stakeholders.
Art Director (Freelancer)
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Saatchi & Saatchi has grown from a start-up advertising agency in London in 1970 to a global creative communications company with 114 offices in 67 countries and over 6500 employees. Saatchi & Saatchi is part of the Publicis Groupe, the world’s third largest communications group. We are a full service, integrated communications network and we work with 6 of the top 10 and over half of the top 50 global advertisers. We’re in the business of getting people to fall in love with our clients’ products and services. We have an unshakeable spirit and unbeatable attitude that Nothing is Impossible, a concept we apply to all our clients and work. We believe in effecting positive change through creativity, always. While we seek out the most brilliant minds to help us on our quest, we’re also passionate about nurturing the best talent from within. Which is why when you join us, your journey can be one of continuous evolution.
OverviewThe role is for someone who is a solid designer, one with a unique design eye, highly skilled with photo manipulation and compositing to conceptualize and craft unexpected visual approaches. This position requires someone to create visual solutions that convince clients, prospects, talent, and the marketplace to engage with our brand.
Develop creative ideas that meet both our client's objectives as well as our business objectives, maintaining the company’s expected levels of creative excellence and professionalism.
Manage multiple projects from concept through to completion, working with both in-house resources and third-party vendors.
Create and design visuals across a wide range of on and offline channels.
ResponsibilitiesMain Tasks
Technical & Product
- Has strong technical design skills across a variety of programs.
- Understands the “best in class” use of each platform. Knows what it means to be making something interesting, engaging, and creative in the world today.
- Ability to concept innovative ideas and tactics that people will talk about. Always envisioning the potential outcomes of each idea.
- Create in-brand layouts and experiences by applying graphic design principles such as colour, typography, and photographic selection that create a compelling and visually attractive story for audiences.
Business Acumen & Operational Efficiency
- Naturally well organized and unfazed when working towards deadlines.
- Have a sense of teamwork, and want to be part of a group of colleagues who take care of themselves, value themselves, and respect each other.
- Ease to express creative ideas clearly and concisely.
- Understand communication as an integrated “whole” and not as something on/off.
- Adobe CC domain and web design knowledge for the assembly of audiovisual models.
- Any level of Motion graphic skills.
- Demonstrable experience creating and designing offline and online campaigns.
- High level of involvement, commitment, and responsibility.
- Knowledge of interactive exteriors, websites, e-mailings, landings, campaigns on social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, etc.
Innovative & Analytical Mindset
- Ideate, craft, and execute original and iconic creative concepts in response to client briefs, objectives, or goals.
- Responsible for the proper placement, context, and meaning of every image and graphic element within a creative assignment.
- Present, share and review creative work with Executive Creative Director/s, Account Management and Planning Leads as well as members of the Management Team.
- Collaborate effectively with Account Management, Planning, and the broader creative team to develop disruptive and iconic work.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of agency experience with primarily an Art background, including a book brimming with brave ideas and outstanding craft.
- You’re an artist. Every surface, every channel, every medium, social or otherwise, is your canvas.
- Strong grasp of social media space and online media jargon and technology.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced creative environment.
- Ability to effectively and appropriately interact with co-workers at a variety of levels, across many disciplines.
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R-2387P-2677
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Senior Art Director
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Anghami Inc. is home to two of the region’s most dynamic digital entertainment platforms—Anghami and OSN+. Together, they’ve created a powerhouse reshaping how the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region experiences music, premium video, podcasts, and live entertainment.
Founded in 2012, Anghami is the MENA region’s leading multimedia streaming platform, connecting a community of over 120 million users, including 2.5 million paid subscribers. With headquarters in Abu Dhabi and offices across Dubai, Beirut, Cairo, and Riyadh, Anghami proudly became the first Arab tech company listed on NASDAQ (ANGH), making it more than a platform—it’s a hub for innovation, offering diverse entertainment experiences.
In 2024, Anghami joined forces with OSN+, the region's go-to platform for premium video streaming. OSN+ is known for its exclusive HBO series, Max Originals, and a great mix of local and international content. With top partnerships with studios like Warner Bros. and NBC Universal, OSN+ brings even more exciting entertainment to the Anghami ecosystem, offering a complete experience for millions of users.
At Anghami Inc., we’re passionate about building experiences that empower users to explore, connect, and share through entertainment. The team constantly pushes boundaries, crafting tools and features that allow people to express themselves and tell their unique stories.
Be part of a team that's shaping the future of entertainment in the MENA region and beyond.
About the Role:The Senior Art Director will lead the creative vision for bold, boundary-breaking visuals tailored for a digital-first audience. This role requires a mix of high-level creative leadership, strategic thinking, and hands-on design expertise, ensuring that every visual output aligns with the brand’s innovative and audience-centric approach.
As a key player in the Creative Marketing team, you will oversee digital campaigns across social media, digital ads, and on-platform placements, pushing creative boundaries and delivering compelling visuals that keep OSN+ ahead of the curve. You will work closely with the Head of Creative, Copywriters, Motion Designers, and the Marketing team, leading creative direction while mentoring and guiding junior designers to elevate the brand’s visual identity.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the creative direction for OSN+’s digital campaigns, ensuring fresh, innovative, and audience-first visuals across all touchpoints.
- Develop and oversee bold, trend-driven visuals for social media, digital ads, assets, and streaming platform placements, ensuring they align with evolving digital behaviors.
- Own projects from concept to execution, working both independently and collaboratively to bring the Head of Creative’s vision to life.
- Mentor and guide junior designers, fostering a culture of creativity, growth, and high performance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Motion Designers, Copywriters, and Marketing leads, to align visuals with broader campaign strategies.
- Stay ahead of design trends, audience engagement tactics, and platform-specific best practices to keep OSN+ at the forefront of digital entertainment marketing.
- Ensure brand consistency across all assets, developing and maintaining creative guidelines that uphold the premium positioning of OSN+ and Anghami.
- Push creative boundaries, testing new formats, visual styles, and storytelling techniques to drive engagement and brand affinity.
Qualifications:
- 7+ years of experience in Art Direction, Graphic Design, or a similar creative role, preferably within entertainment, digital media, or streaming industries.
- Proven expertise in digital-first design, with a strong portfolio showcasing high-impact visuals for social media, digital marketing, and online campaigns.
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), with a strong understanding of motion graphics principles (experience with After Effects is a plus).
- Deep knowledge of digital audience behaviors, social media trends, and engagement tactics to craft visuals that resonate.
- Leadership and mentoring experience, with the ability to guide junior designers, provide constructive feedback, and inspire creativity.
- Strong project management skills, able to juggle multiple campaigns and deadlines with efficiency and precision.
- Collaborative and proactive mindset, with the ability to work closely with the Head of Creative and cross-functional teams to execute high-impact campaigns.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to articulate creative ideas and rationale to stakeholders.
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Art Director - Marketing & Events
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Motivate Media Group is seeking a highly creative and experienced Art Director to lead the visual direction of our marketing and promotional content across all platforms.
As the Art Director, you will play a key role in shaping and maintaining the visual identity of the Motivate brand and its wide portfolio from magazines and books to digital, events, and video. You will lead and collaborate with designers, marketers, and content teams to create impactful, high-quality visual campaigns that reflect the brand’s voice and objectives.
Key Responsibilities:- Oversee and guide the creative execution of marketing and event campaigns across print, digital, social media, video, and web platforms.
- Provide creative leadership to the junior designers and marketing team ensuring high standards and brand consistency.
- Conceptualize and design high-impact visuals, layouts, and collateral for a wide range of marketing initiatives.
- Ensure all design work is aligned with project goals, brand guidelines, and timelines.
- Collaborate with internal teams to develop creative concepts that support brand strategy and campaign objectives.
- Approve final artworks and manage quality control across all design outputs.
- Liaise with external vendors or partners on design and production when needed.
- Stay current with design trends and apply them strategically across campaigns.
- Degree in Art, Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 -7 years of experience in a similar creative leadership role.
- Proven experience designing for both print and digital platforms.
- Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Mac OS.
- Excellent conceptual and visual storytelling skills.
- Eye for detail, typography, layout, and color.
- Ability to lead, inspire, and mentor junior team members.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
Motivate Media Group is the region’s leading multi-platform content producer with a diverse portfolio of media interests comprising magazines, digital, social, video, exhibitions & events, cinema, books and OOH.
Interested candidates may apply by attaching a copy of their CV, a cover letter, and a brief portfolio of their work.
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Motivate Media Group is seeking a highly creative and experienced Art Director to lead the visual direction of our marketing and promotional content across all platforms.
As the Art Director, you will play a key role in shaping and maintaining the visual identity of the Motivate brand and its wide portfolio from magazines and books to digital, events, and video. You will lead and collaborate with designers, marketers, and content teams to create impactful, high-quality visual campaigns that reflect the brand’s voice and objectives.
Key Responsibilities:- Oversee and guide the creative execution of marketing and event campaigns across print, digital, social media, video, and web platforms.
- Provide creative leadership to the junior designers and marketing team ensuring high standards and brand consistency.
- Conceptualize and design high-impact visuals, layouts, and collateral for a wide range of marketing initiatives.
- Ensure all design work is aligned with project goals, brand guidelines, and timelines.
- Collaborate with internal teams to develop creative concepts that support brand strategy and campaign objectives.
- Approve final artworks and manage quality control across all design outputs.
- Liaise with external vendors or partners on design and production when needed.
- Stay current with design trends and apply them strategically across campaigns.
- Degree in Art, Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 -7 years of experience in a similar creative leadership role.
- Proven experience designing for both print and digital platforms.
- Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Mac OS.
- Excellent conceptual and visual storytelling skills.
- Eye for detail, typography, layout, and color.
- Ability to lead, inspire, and mentor junior team members.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
Motivate Media Group is the region’s leading multi-platform content producer with a diverse portfolio of media interests comprising magazines, digital, social, video, exhibitions & events, cinema, books and OOH.
Interested candidates may apply by attaching a copy of their CV, a cover letter, and a brief portfolio of their work.
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Art Director - Emirati Cultural Game
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About E-Line Media:
E-Line Media is a developer and publisher of video games with meaningful themes and authentic voices. Founded in 2008, the company's mission is to develop games that fire the imagination, catalyze curiosity, and provide gateways to new perspectives and interests.
The Company is a mission-driven, for-profit enterprise whose investors seek market-level financial returns and positive social impact. Its titles include the BAFTA and Peabody award-winning Never Alone , the Jackson-Wild-winning Beyond Blue , Gamestar Mechanic, and MinecraftEDU .
The Emirati Cultural Game will be a project similar to E-Line's Never Alone, which was developed inclusively with the Cook Inlet Tribal Council (CITC), a pioneering Alaska Native organization. Never Alone's goal was to share, celebrate, and extend Alaska Native culture with a global audience. The game is based on a story passed down for thousands of years, is in the Inupiaq language, and features 24 ‘cultural insight' mini-documentaries unlocked through gameplay, inviting players to connect deeply with Alaska Native heritage and tradition.
The game has resonated worldwide, reaching over 15 million players. It has been featured in thousands of articles, won numerous awards, and is in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
Websites
- Never Alone website:
- Short New Yorker film about the 'inclusive development' process for Never Alone:
- Powerful review of Never Alone by a Native American game critic:
- E-Line Media Website:
About the Project:
We are embarking on an exciting journey to create a video game inspired by Emirati culture, featuring compelling gameplay and an authentic narrative. Our goal is to create an experience that resonates with both global and local players while honoring the cultural heritage and traditions of the UAE. We are bringing together experienced game developers alongside Emirati artists, storytellers, and cultural partners to create a commercially successful, engaging experience for audiences worldwide on PC and consoles.
About the Position:
We are looking for a visionary Art Director to establish the game’s unique visual identity. This is an opportunity to create a distinctive aesthetic inspired by Emirati culture, blending authenticity with a modern indie-game sensibility. As the Art Director, you will collaborate closely with our Emirati artists, cultural partners, and storytelling team to ensure that the game’s visuals reflect the beauty, richness, and traditions of the UAE.
You will also play a crucial role in defining an efficient art pipeline that utilizes Unreal Engine's tools and workflows, while keeping the project within scope and budget.
This is a hands-on leadership position in which you will build and mentor a small, globally distributed art team, guiding them in developing a cohesive and visually striking world that enhances the gameplay experience. A unique opportunity for someone based in the region or open to relocating or traveling to Abu Dhabi during development to immerse themselves in the local stories, landscapes, and traditions.
As our Art Director, you will be responsible for …
- Visual Direction: Define and develop a unique art style inspired by Emirati culture that balances authenticity and technical feasibility within the game’s scope. Oversee all visual aspects of the game, including environment design, character art, animation direction, lighting, and UI aesthetics.
- Team Building & Mentorship: Build a small, distributed team from the ground up; serve as a mentor to local Emirati artists and other team members.
- Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Collaborate closely with the Game Design Director, Narrative Lead, and other team members to align art direction with gameplay and storytelling goals.
- Hands-on Art Production: Work directly in Unreal Engine to prototype, iterate, and optimize assets, ensuring a balance between visual fidelity and performance.
- Asset Oversight: Manage the creation of art assets, ensuring consistency, quality, and alignment with the game’s unique look and feel.
- Pipeline & Budget Management: Develop and optimize art workflows and Unreal Engine pipelines to balance artistic ambition and ensure high-quality visuals while staying within budget and production constraints.
- Cultural Integration: Translate authentic elements of Emirati culture into visually compelling assets, art styles, and environments. Collaborate with other Emirati artists and cultural experts to ensure the game’s visual design reflects the heritage, traditions, and aesthetics of the UAE.
- Iterative Development: Engage in continuous review, feedback, and refinement of art assets through playtesting and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
We’re looking for someone who has …
- 8+ years in art direction or as a lead artist, with a proven track record in IP development and small team leadership.
- A strong portfolio showcasing unique, stylized, or culturally inspired art direction, ideally with experience in indie games.
- Strong knowledge of Unreal Engine, with hands-on experience developing stylized, visually striking games with modern art production pipelines.
- Hands-on experience with Unreal Engine, shaders, lighting, procedural tools, and asset optimization
- Proven ability to build, manage, and mentor small creative teams, particularly in a distributed development setting.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively alongside narrative leads, cultural partners, and cross-functional teams with different cultural backgrounds
- Willingness to reside in or work from the UAE during key phases of development and travel as needed.
It’s a bonus if you …
- Experience working on culturally inspired games or projects to translate authentic aspects of culture and traditions into visual storytelling
- A passion for bridging traditional cultural narratives with modern interactive media.
- Background in environmental storytelling and world-building.
Top Reasons to Work with Us
- Being part of an enthusiastic, diverse team that wants to make games with a positive impact.
- Co-create an authentic game experience in collaboration with our project partners.
- A positive, healthy remote work environment with flexible hours.
- We provide competitive salaries with full medical benefits and matching 401 (k), as well as paid paternity/maternity leave, vacation, holidays, and sick/wellness days.
E-Line Media values diverse perspectives and voices on our teams. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
#J-18808-LjbffrSenior Art Director (Bilingual - English & Arabic)
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- Dubai / Hybrid
- Full-Time
- 7+ years exp
- Salary Negotiable
We are looking for a bilingual (English & Arabic) Senior Art Director with a strong foundation in graphic design, a sharp creative vision, and a talent for crafting compelling visual narratives. This individual will be responsible for leading the creative output, mentoring designers and animators, and ensuring high-quality creative execution across all projects. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in typography, design composition, branding, and content ideation, with the ability to craft visually compelling narratives that align with both brand strategy and business objectives. They must also be highly collaborative, working closely with the Social Media team to develop engaging content. This is a leadership role, requiring a proactive and solutions-driven mindset, with the ability to inspire, guide, and challenge the team to push creative boundaries.
About the job- Manage and mentor a team of designers and animators, building a culture of creativity, collaboration, and growth.
- Guide designers and creatives in their career development, providing feedback, support, and training as needed.
- Work alongside the Social Media and Content teams to create visually striking content that enhances brand narratives.
- Ensure brand consistency across all creative outputs, maintaining a strong visual identity for clients.
- Collaborate with account teams to understand client needs, providing strategic creative solutions.
- Oversee art direction for photoshoots, video content, animations, and branding projects.
- Ensure flawless execution in typography, composition, and layout design.
- Present creative concepts to clients and internal stakeholders, justifying design decisions with strategic rationale.
- Engage with clients to understand their objectives, brand positioning, and visual communication needs.
- Stay ahead of industry trends, design innovations, and emerging digital formats to keep the agency’s creative work competitive.
- Bilingual (English & Arabic) – Candidates must be fluent in both languages.
- Proven experience in the UAE and/or GCC market within a creative, branding, or marketing agency.
- 7+ years of experience in graphic design, creative direction, or art direction roles, with at least 3 years in a leadership position.
- Strong conceptual thinker with the ability to transform ideas into compelling visual narratives.
- Expertise in typography, layout, colour theory, and visual storytelling.
- Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects).
- Advanced skills in Figma.
- Experience working across social media content, branding, digital campaigns, video, and animation.
- Strong knowledge of cultural nuances in the Middle East and how they impact creative execution.
- Background in animation, motion design, or UX/UI is a plus.
- Experience in social-first content creation, particularly short-form video.
- Understanding of performance marketing and data-driven creative approaches.
Benefits:
- Annual ticket allowance – after one year of service
- Visa & Medical Insurance
- Annual Bonus Scheme
- Hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 days at home)
- Your birthday off (paid leave)
- Volunteering & Training Days (paid leave)
Senior Art Director (Bilingual – English & Arabic)
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- Dubai / Hybrid
- Full-Time
- 7+ years exp
- Salary Negotiable
We are looking for a bilingual (English & Arabic) Senior Art Director with a strong foundation in graphic design, a sharp creative vision, and a talent for crafting compelling visual narratives. This individual will be responsible for leading the creative output, mentoring designers and animators, and ensuring high-quality creative execution across all projects. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in typography, design composition, branding, and content ideation, with the ability to craft visually compelling narratives that align with both brand strategy and business objectives. They must also be highly collaborative, working closely with the Social Media team to develop engaging content. This is a leadership role, requiring a proactive and solutions-driven mindset, with the ability to inspire, guide, and challenge the team to push creative boundaries.
About the job- Manage and mentor a team of designers and animators, building a culture of creativity, collaboration, and growth.
- Guide designers and creatives in their career development, providing feedback, support, and training as needed.
- Work alongside the Social Media and Content teams to create visually striking content that enhances brand narratives.
- Ensure brand consistency across all creative outputs, maintaining a strong visual identity for clients.
- Collaborate with account teams to understand client needs, providing strategic creative solutions.
- Oversee art direction for photoshoots, video content, animations, and branding projects.
- Ensure flawless execution in typography, composition, and layout design.
- Present creative concepts to clients and internal stakeholders, justifying design decisions with strategic rationale.
- Engage with clients to understand their objectives, brand positioning, and visual communication needs.
- Stay ahead of industry trends, design innovations, and emerging digital formats to keep the agency’s creative work competitive.
- Bilingual (English & Arabic) – Candidates must be fluent in both languages.
- Proven experience in the UAE and/or GCC market within a creative, branding, or marketing agency.
- 7+ years of experience in graphic design, creative direction, or art direction roles, with at least 3 years in a leadership position.
- Strong conceptual thinker with the ability to transform ideas into compelling visual narratives.
- Expertise in typography, layout, colour theory, and visual storytelling.
- Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects).
- Advanced skills in Figma.
- Experience working across social media content, branding, digital campaigns, video, and animation.
- Strong knowledge of cultural nuances in the Middle East and how they impact creative execution.
- Background in animation, motion design, or UX/UI is a plus.
- Experience in social-first content creation, particularly short-form video.
- Understanding of performance marketing and data-driven creative approaches.
Benefits:
- Annual ticket allowance – after one year of service
- Visa & Medical Insurance
- Annual Bonus Scheme
- Hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 days at home)
- Your birthday off (paid leave)
- Volunteering & Training Days (paid leave)
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