Art Director

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

Job summary

Aspire seeks an experienced Art Director to lead branding and visual identity for events and exhibitions. The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio and expert Adobe Creative Suite skills. This role entails collaboration with teams and presenting concepts to clients.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as Art Director in branding, events, or experiential agencies.
• Strong portfolio in branding and 2D design.
• Expert in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop.

Responsibilities

• Lead branding and visual identity for events and campaigns.
• Design logos and brand guidelines for various brands.
• Oversee art direction and creative execution.

Skills

Branding

Design

Typography

Presentation Skills

Visual Hierarchy

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

• Lead the branding and visual identity development for events, exhibitions, and experiential campaigns
• Design logos, typographic systems, and brand guidelines for regional and global brands
• Oversee the art direction and creative execution of event collaterals, wayfinding systems, and branded environments
• Collaborate with 3D spatial designers, production, and strategy teams to align creative vision with project goals
• Present branding concepts and visuals to clients and internal teams, translating feedback into refined design outputs

Requirements :

• 5+ years of experience as an Art Director in branding, events, or experiential agencies
• Strong portfolio showing branding, logos, typography, and 2D design work for events and exhibitions
• Expert-level skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)
• Deep understanding of visual hierarchy, color theory, layout, and typographic design
• Strong presentation skills, with the ability to articulate and justify creative direction to clients and stakeholders

We Are Aspire is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.