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Established in 2004, OLIVER is the world's first and only specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences.

As a part of The Brandtech Group , we're at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision-making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results.

Role: Creative/Art Director

Location: New Cairo, Egypt

Working in partnership with our client, we are seeking a highly skilled and visionary Art/Creative Director to lead and manage our creative team, ensuring the highest standards of visual execution across all platforms. This role is responsible for driving the ideation and development of compelling, brand-aligned content for social media and beyond, while overseeing production quality and ensuring consistency across campaigns.

• Creative Leadership: Lead and manage day-to-day operations of the creative team, ensuring efficiency, collaboration, and high-quality output.
• Visual Ideation: Drive the visual ideation process for all social media content and creative campaigns, providing strategic and art direction.
• Brand Alignment: Ensure all creative assets and designs align with the brand's identity, tone, and campaign objectives .
• Content Development: Develop and evolve the visual identity and creative approach for new content series, formats, or platforms.
• Production Oversight: Supervise production projects from concept to final delivery, maintaining creative excellence and executional quality.

• 7+ years of experience in art direction or visual design, including team leadership experience
• Strong portfolio demonstrating visual storytelling, social-first content, and campaign work
• Deep understanding of brand identity and design systems
• Excellent communication and team management skills
• Experience in overseeing production (photo, video, animation) is a plus
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Our values shape everything we do:

Be Imaginative to push the boundaries of what's possible

Be always learningand listening to understand

Be actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist across our community, clients and creations

OLIVER, a part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.

OLIVER has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability, with science-based emissions reduction targets. Collectively, we work towards our mission,embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.

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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.

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.

Synergy-Konvergense is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and nationalities.

Position Overview:

The Senior Art Director at Synergy-Konvergense will be responsible for leading and inspiring the creative team to develop innovative and visually stunning designs for various advertising and marketing campaigns. This role requires strong leadership skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with multiple departments. Interviews will be conducted virtually, and we are looking for professionally qualified candidates with relevant local experience in Dubai, UAE.

• Creative Leadership: Direct and oversee the creative team to ensure the delivery of top-notch designs that align with client objectives.
• Concept Development: Develop and conceptualize creative ideas that effectively represent the brand’s core values and resonate with the target audience.
• Collaboration: Work closely with copywriters, strategists, and other departments to create cohesive and compelling campaigns.
• Client Interaction: Present creative concepts to clients, articulate design rationale, and handle feedback professionally.
• Quality Assurance: Supervise the quality of the work produced, ensuring that it meets the highest industry standards.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior designers, nurturing their growth and professional development.

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or related field.
• Master’s degree or further professional qualifications would be a plus.

• Minimum 10-12 years of experience in a creative leadership role, preferably in an advertising or digital agency.
• Proven track record of successfully leading creative projects from concept to completion.
• Strong portfolio showcasing a wide range of design styles and creativity.

• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and other design tools.
• Strong understanding of visual principles, typography, color theory, and brand consistency.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to multitask, handle pressure, and meet tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of local market trends and cultural sensibilities in Dubai, UAE.

• Experience in digital advertising, including social media, web design, and interactive media is mandatory.
• Ability to travel as needed for client meetings and other professional commitments.

Qualified and interested candidates are invited to apply by submitting their resume, cover letter, and portfolio link using the our adjoining application submission module. Please include the position title “Senior Art Director” in the subject line of your email.

• Proven work experience as a UI/UX Designer or similar role
• Portfolio of design projects
• Knowledge of wireframe tools (e.g. Wireframe.cc and InVision)
• Up-to-date knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
• Team spirit; very strong communication skills to collaborate with various stakeholders
• BSC in Design, Computer Science or relevant field

Job Category: Conceptualization Creative Design

Job Type: Full Time

Job Location: Dubai

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• 7+ years exp
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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.

• 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)

Move people. Change the world.

Founded in Chicago in 1935, Leo Burnett Worldwide is one of the largest agency networks with 96 offices and nearly 10,000 employees.

In the Middle East, we're consistently making an impact in KSA, Lebanon, UAE, Egypt, and Jordan thanks to our teams of go-getters.

In a historic achievement, our agency was voted #1 Creative Agency for Effectiveness in the World, while Leo Burnett UAE has claimed the top spot in the WARC Effective 100, earning the title of the most effective creative agency in the world. Additionally, Leo Burnett enjoys the title of "Most Innovative Company" for driving brand purpose, as recognised by Fast Company. In 2024, Leo Burnett UAE was ranked #1 most Effective Agency, and it also secured the titles of #1 Agency and Network of the Year at the MENA Effies 2023, as well as at Dubai Lynx in both 2023 and 2024.

At our core lies the Humankind philosophy, a belief that creativity has the power to transform human behaviour. We focus on people and purpose, not just advertising.

• Social-first creative – young, not in age, but in culture. Know trends before they trend. Hangs out on TikTok, Snapchat, Insta, Reddit, 4Chan perhaps? Spewing references like a Meme Master.
• Good sense of art direction for video and photo – lenses, angles, colours, lighting, movement, framing, etc.
• Hands-on with agile videomaking, editing through use of Premiere, AfterEffects, CapCut, etc. Has own filming equipment? Bonus. Drone Operator? Brownie points
• Passionate about embracing the age of gen-AI –prompt engineer, Veo Wizard, overall AI guru who's always learning and investing in the next tool.
• Basic design skills and familiarity with Illustrator and Photoshop –sense of creating a clean layout or a consistent visual language, or at times, even motion graphics.
• Passion for cars, adventure, off-roading, camping – bonus
• Young parent? Bonus
• Native Arabic speaker? Bonus

The 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. Someone to collaborate closely with a copywriter partner, project manager, marketing directors, technologists, and content specialists to bring these ideas to life for the audience and help grow the brand and business.

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

• Technical & Product
  • Ideate, craft, and execute original and iconic creative concepts in response to client briefs, objectives, or goals
  • Is responsible for the proper placement, context, and meaning of every image and graphic element within a creative assignment
  • 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
  • Present, share and review creative work with Executive Creative Director/s, Account Management and Planning Leads as well as members of the Management Team
  • Manage multiple projects from concept through to completion, working with both in-house resources and third-party vendors
  • Collaborate effectively with Account Management, Planning, and the broader creative team to develop disruptive and iconic work
  • Develop creative ideas based on criteria in creative brief and/or direction from senior leadership, collaborating with team members and copywriters
  • Create and design visuals across a wide range of on and offline channels
  • Create in-brand layouts and experiences by applying graphic design principles such as color, typography, the photographic selection that create a compelling and visually attractive story for audiences
  • Provide a rationale for design choices; assure design meets business objectives whilst creating a compelling journey across touchpoints
  • Develop a style of the presentation for existing concepts/directions; determine the best format to execute ideas
  • Define outlines and storyboards for animations or video (identifying the range of assets to be used, the story to be told)
  • Research and identify trends in design language and branding and provide recommendations to our internal teams and partners
• Business Acumen & Operational Efficiency
  • 3+ years of work experience and a book brimming with brave ideas and outstanding craft, some that saw the light of day, and maybe some that didn't
  • You're an artist. Every surface, every channel, every medium, social or otherwise, is your canvas. You're just where people are
  • 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
  • Naturally well organized and unfazed when working towards deadlines
  • 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 and adobe premiere knowledge for the assembly of audiovisual models.
  • Any level of Motion graphic skills.
• Innovative & Analytical Mindset
  • 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 RRSS Instagram, Facebook, etc.
  • Has a strong POV but also has an open mind; is ready to listen and learn.
  • 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
• People & Leadership
  • A versatile team player; able to work alone or in a team and able to take direction from creative directors.
  • Has a strong POV but also has an open mind; is ready to listen and learn.
  • 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.
• Self
  • 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
  • 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.

• 5+ years of work experience and a book brimming with brave ideas and outstanding craft, some that saw the light of day, and maybe some that didn't
• You're an artist. Every surface, every channel, every medium, social or otherwise, is your canvas. You're just where people are
• Strong grasp of social media space and online media jargon and technology
• Adobe CC domain and web design and adobe premiere knowledge for the assembly of audiovisual models.
• Any level of Motion graphic skills.
• Demonstrable experience creating and designing offline and online campaigns.
• Knowledge of interactive exteriors, websites, e-mailings, landings, campaigns on RRSS Instagram, Facebook, etc.
• 3d skills of any level.
• 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
• A versatile team player; able to work alone or in a team and able to take direction from creative directors.

• 5+ years of work experience and a book brimming with brave ideas and outstanding craft, some that saw the light of day, and maybe some that didn't
• You're an artist. Every surface, every channel, every medium, social or otherwise, is your canvas. You're just where people are
• Strong grasp of social media space and online media jargon and technology
• Adobe CC domain and web design and adobe premiere knowledge for the assembly of audiovisual models.
• Any level of Motion graphic skills.
• Demonstrable experience creating and designing offline and online campaigns.
• Knowledge of interactive exteriors, websites, e-mailings, landings, campaigns on RRSS Instagram, Facebook, etc.
• 3d skills of any level.
• 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
• A versatile team player; able to work alone or in a team and able to take direction from creative directors.

ITP Media Group is hiring an Art Director to lead the visual identity and design execution of T: The New York Times Style Magazine MENA across print, digital, social, video, audio, and live experiences. Reporting to the Editor in Chief, the Art Director will drive the visual agenda, translate editorial ideas into striking, culturally resonant designs, and uphold world-class standards in line with the global T brand while building a distinct regional aesthetic.

1. Visual Vision & Brand Stewardship
   Working with our Group Art Director, define and codify T MENA's visual language across all platforms—typography, colour, grid, photography, illustration, motion, and UI/UX—balancing global T guidelines with a distinctive MENA sensibility.
   Own and maintain brand style guides, design systems, and component libraries for print and digital; ensure consistent application across English and Arabic outputs (RTL considerations, bilingual typography).
   Partner with the Editor in Chief on cover concepts, key packages, and signature franchises; champion visual excellence and originality.
2. Editorial Design & Production
   Lead issue design from flatplan to final files: pacing, visual hierarchy, typography, image selection, and layout craft for a monthly print cadence.
   Oversee digital design for feature templates, social franchises, newsletter layouts, and article packaging; ensure responsive, accessible, and on-brand execution.
   Manage prepress and print production, including colour management, retouching standards, proof reviews, paper stock recommendations, and press sign-off.
3. Photography Shoots & Visual Commissioning
   Commission and direct photographers, stylists, set designers, illustrators, and retouchers across fashion, portraiture, art/design, and still life.
   Build shoot treatments and storyboards; ensure lighting, styling, and composition meet T standards.
   Maintain a roster of regional and international visual talent; source fresh voices and experimental approaches.
4. Cross-Platform Motion & Social Aesthetics
   Set motion guidelines for video opens, lower thirds, kinetic type, and graphic packages; collaborate with video leads on story packaging and color grading.
   Create social-first visual systems (Reels/Shorts, carousels, Stories, TikTok) that translate T's refinement into high-impact platform-native designs.
   Oversee podcast identity systems and live/experiential branding for talks, salons, and exhibitions.
5. Collaboration, Operations & Talent
   Collaborate with the Deputy Editor on schedules, flatplans, and delivery milestones; ensure seamless handoffs between teams.
   Partner with commercial, PR, agency, and partnerships teams on branded content within licensor guidelines.
   Foster an inclusive, experimentation-friendly culture; run portfolio reviews; contribute to talent scouting.
6. Budget & Asset Management
   Implement workflows, organize file architectures, and manage assets in our DAM system.
   Maintain rights and clearances documentation; coordinate with legal/standards when needed.
7. Innovation & Benchmarking
   Track global design trends, emerging tools, and apply learnings judiciously.
   Pursue awards, showcases, and exhibitions to elevate T MENA's profile and influence.

• 8-10 years in editorial/brand art direction with a portfolio of landmark covers, features, and cross-platform systems (print, web, social, motion).
• Mastery of typography and grid systems; proficiency in photographic direction, image editing, and art production.
• Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Cloud, Capture One; working knowledge of After Effects/Premiere or similar; Figma or equivalent for digital systems.
• Strong prepress knowledge and digital accessibility practices.
• Experience in commissioning and directing photographers/illustrators; extensive network in MENA and internationally.
• Familiarity with Arabic typography and RTL layouts; bilingual English/Arabic preferred.
• Excellent collaboration, presentation, stakeholder management skills; calm, detail-oriented, reliable under deadlines.

• Visual quality and consistency across platforms; recognition through awards.
• Exceptional visual packaging and growth of visual franchises.
• Diversity and strength of contributor network; talent development.
• Client/stakeholder satisfaction with projects.
• Engagement metrics for social and video content.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Art Director to lead the visual identity of our publications, overseeing multiple editions in the region. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting the creative bar, codifying systems that scale across various platforms, and partnering closely with editorial, photo/video, and production teams.

1. Maintain and evolve the portfolio visual language, ensuring cohesion with each edition's local nuance.
2. Enforce brand style guides and cross-platform design systems for print/digital, including bilingual/RTL specifications and component libraries.
3. Lead flatplans and pacing, art-direct covers, features, departments, and special supplements, approving layouts from concept to press-ready files.
4. Partner with the Managing Editor and Production teams on schedules and closes appropriate to a monthly (Arabia) and quarterly (Saudi/Qatar) cadence.
5. Design and lay out all pages in line with our global standards.
6. Commission and direct photographers, stylists, set designers, illustrators, and retouchers across fashion, portrait, still-life, architecture/interiors.
7. Write treatments and shot lists, supervise on-set art direction and retouching standards, build and maintain a best-in-class regional contributor network.
8. Translate print features into platform-native packages (.com templates, social carousels, Reels/Shorts, graphic systems, thumbnails), set motion/graphics rules for video lower-thirds and opens.
9. Collaborate with social/video leads to ensure visual consistency and high engagement across channels.
10. Own colour-accurate output across devices and presses: CMYK conversions, profile selection, proofing, paper stock recommendations, and press checks.
11. Implement ICC-profiled colour management and preflight/QC practices to ensure predictable premium print reproduction.
12. Ensure excellent Arabic typography spacing, ligatures, and mirroring logic; set rules for mixed writing directions (numbers, units, dates) and bilingual hierarchy.
13. Curate Arabic-compatible type families and oversee RTL adaptations of layouts and UI elements for digital.

1. 8-10 years art direction in luxury fashion/editorial environments with a portfolio of landmark covers/features and cross-platform systems.
2. Mastery of typography and grid; expert in InDesign/Photoshop/Illustrator; working knowledge of Lightroom/Capture One; motion basics (After Effects/Premiere) and Figma for digital systems.
3. Proven prepress/print expertise (proofing, press checks, colour pipelines/ICC); strong retouching oversight.
4. Bilingual/RTL experience strongly preferred; Arabic/English fluency is a plus with sensitivity to regional cultural context and luxury aesthetics.
5. Calm under pressure, deadline-reliable, and excellent at cross-functional communication with editorial, production, and commercial teams.

Motion graphics designers create premium aesthetic designs and motion graphics for video and computer animation formats. They deliver high-quality visual content that engages audiences and conveys messages effectively.

• Develop motion graphics assets for various formats, including videos and computer animations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver motion graphics solutions that meet style and branding requirements.
• Apply layout thinking, creative problem-solving, and experience with industry-standard software such as Adobe Creative Suite.
• Hold a degree in Graphic Design, Interactive Media Design, Video Production, or a related field.
• Have at least 3 years of experience in motion graphics, web, or video design.
• Possess an impressive and diverse design portfolio that showcases expertise and creativity.
• Be proficient in Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Vegas, or similar production software.
• Experience creating assets and markup for web HTML5 + CSS3 is a plus.
• Knowledge of 3D visualization using Cinema 4D or comparable is desirable.
• Awareness of color accessibility, typography, and video production methods is essential.

• Degree in Graphic Design, Interactive Media Design, Video Production, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in motion graphics, web, or video design.
• Impressive and diverse design portfolio.
• Proficient in Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Vegas, or similar software.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a proactive attitude.

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.

• 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.