Art Director - Events & Exhibitions

Foreground LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Foreground LLC is partnering with a leading creative agency to appoint an Art Director (Events & Exhibitions). The role leads the creative vision and delivery of all visual elements for event projects, ensuring brand alignment and high standards.

You will guide a design team, collaborate with 3D designers and fabrication partners, present concepts to clients, and mentor junior designers while staying current with industry trends and materials.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of art direction experience for events and exhibitions.
• Strong portfolio showcasing event, exhibition, and spatial design.
• Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite, 3D design software, and visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and direct visual concepts for event spaces, booths, and brand activations
• Guide the design team through large-scale event and exhibition projects
• Ensure visuals align with brand guidelines and client requirements
• Collaborate with 3D designers, production teams, and fabricators
• Present concepts to clients and internal stakeholders
• Review and approve final designs for quality and consistency
• Stay updated on industry trends, materials, and event design tech
• Mentor junior designers and foster creativity

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Portfolio

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design/ Fine Arts/ Architecture or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

3D design software

Visualization tools

Job description

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