7 Senior Art Directors jobs in the United Arab Emirates

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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Foreground is partnering with a leading events and communications agency to appoint an Art Director.

About the Role

The Art Director will lead the creative vision, drive visual storytelling, and manage the design team to deliver innovative branding, campaigns, and event activations. This role is responsible for ensuring creative excellence and consistency across all platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute innovative visual concepts and design strategies.
• Collaborate with creative leadership and copywriters to bring ideas to life.
• Present creative concepts to clients and articulate design rationale.
• Oversee high-quality design execution across branding, campaigns, and event activations.
• Ensure creative consistency and brand integrity across all assets.
• Guide the team in the effective use of typography, color, and design principles.
• Manage multiple design projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality.
• Mentor and develop junior designers, fostering creativity and innovation.
• Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and design techniques.
• Review all creative work before submission for quality control.

Requirements

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Visual Communication, or related field.
• 6+ years experience in design, with at least 3 years as an Art Director.
• Strong portfolio covering campaigns, branding, digital, and event design.
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects).
• Strong leadership, team management, and communication skills.
• Experience in photography direction, video content, and motion graphics is a plus.
• Knowledge of regional design aesthetics and local market trends.

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.

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.

Foreground is partnering with a leading creative agency to appoint an Art Director (Events & Exhibitions).

About the Role

The Art Director (Events & Exhibitions) is responsible for the creative vision and delivery of all visual elements for event and exhibition projects. This role ensures that every design, from spatial layouts to branding, is executed to the highest standard and aligns with client objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and direct visual concepts for event spaces, exhibition booths, and brand activations
• Guide the design team through the execution of large-scale event and exhibition projects
• Ensure all visual assets are consistent with brand guidelines and client requirements
• Collaborate with 3D designers, production teams, and fabricators to ensure creative feasibility
• Present creative concepts and solutions to clients and internal stakeholders
• Review and approve final designs, ensuring quality and consistency across all deliverables
• Stay updated on industry trends, materials, and event design technologies
• Mentor junior designers and foster a culture of creativity and collaboration

Requirements

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Design, Fine Arts, Architecture, or related field
• Minimum 6 years of experience in art direction, specifically for events and exhibitions
• Strong portfolio showcasing event, exhibition, and spatial design projects
• Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite, 3D design software, and visualization tools
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills
• Thorough knowledge of fabrication, materials, and event production processes
• Experience working with regional and international brands is preferred

• 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.

• 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)