Senior Art Director

1 week ago


Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates This is Crowd Full time
  • 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.
Design Execution & Brand Strategy
  • 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.
Client Engagement & Stakeholder Management
  • 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.
Requirements:
  • 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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