Art Director

DISCOVERED; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing marketing and advertising agency in Dubai is looking for an Associate Creative Director / Art Director to lead their creative efforts. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the creative direction of the agency, inspire a talented team, and deliver award-worthy campaigns across multiple formats. Successful candidates will have over 10 years of experience in a similar role, a strong portfolio, and the ability to navigate the cultural landscape of the MENA region.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of creative leadership experience within an agency setting.
• Portfolio showcasing award-level creative thinking across digital and brand content.
• Experience leading campaigns for government entities or Free Zones.

Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire, and mentor a team of designers and art directors.
• Develop original campaigns that resonate with regional audiences.
• Oversee multi-platform campaigns across digital and social media.

Skills

Creative leadership

Strategic thinking

Mentoring

Excellent communication

Cultural insight

Collaboration

Job description

Job description

About the Opportunity

We are looking for a visionary and hands‑on Associate Creative Director / Art Director to join a fast‑growing marketing and advertising agency in Dubai. Our client partners with a prestigious and diverse portfolio, including government entities, Free Zones, and innovation‑led brands. This is a rare chance to shape the creative direction of an ambitious agency, driving work that competes for top regional awards such as Dubai Lynx and Cannes Lions.

The Role

As an ACD Art Director, you will be both a strategic leader and a hands‑on creator. You will define the agency’s creative standards while mentoring a multidisciplinary team to produce award‑worthy work. This role blends high‑level strategic thinking with practical execution, from developing compelling decks to crafting campaign mockups.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire, and mentor a team of designers and art directors, elevating creative quality across all outputs.
• Develop original, strategically grounded campaigns that resonate with regional audiences.
• Oversee multi‑platform campaigns, including digital, social, branding, and experiential executions.
• Collaborate with strategy and copy teams to deliver holistic, integrated creative solutions.
• Present bold ideas confidently to senior stakeholders and clients.
• Manage creative resources and identify skill gaps to future‑prove the team.
• Anticipate production challenges and provide decisive solutions to keep projects on track.

Candidate Requirements

• 10+ years of creative leadership experience within an agency setting.
• A portfolio showcasing award‑level creative thinking across digital and brand content.
• Proven experience leading campaigns for government entities or Free Zones, with deep cultural insight.
• Strong understanding of MENA trends, formats, and emerging technologies.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to defend bold creative ideas under pressure.
• Collaborative mindset, working seamlessly across departments to deliver integrated results.

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