Head of Performance Marketing

Client of James Patrick; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Client Media in Dubai leads the visual narrative for luxury events and brand activations. The role directs creative vision across big-scale ceremonies, ensuring every asset aligns with brand guidelines and high production values.

The candidate will conceptualise narratives, oversee print and digital production, and supervise on-site aesthetic execution. A strong portfolio in live experiences and a relevant degree is essential.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of creative experience with live events, experiential marketing, or brand activations.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and motion graphics workflows.
• Experience with Dubai production, print materials, and large-format installations.
• A portfolio showing typography, spatial branding, and dynamic visual storytelling.
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Visual Communication or related field, with solid presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and oversee the visual identity and artistic direction for luxury events and brand activations in Dubai.
• Conceptualise visual narratives and branding systems, collaborating with 3D designers and copywriters.
• Direct creation of all graphic touchpoints including signage, backdrops, screens and collateral.
• Supervise on-site installation to ensure final look matches the approved vision.
• Mentor mid-weight and junior designers, establishing workflows and maintaining high design standards.

Skills

Art Direction

Brand activations

Leadership

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Visual Communication

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Motion graphics

Job description

Job description Client Media business

Key Responsibilities

• Visual Leadership and Art Direction: Define and oversee the overarching visual identity, aesthetic tone and artistic direction for high-profile events, luxury brand activations and large-scale ceremonies across Dubai, ensuring all visual outputs align perfectly with client brand guidelines.
• Multidisciplinary Concept Design: Conceptualise and develop comprehensive visual narratives, graphic branding systems and thematic mood boards, collaborating with 3D designers and copywriters to pitch winning event aesthetics to corporate and government clients.
• Print and Digital Asset Production: Direct the creation of all graphic touchpoints including large-format event signage, stage backdrops, digital screen content, motion graphics and premium collateral, maintaining flawless typography and composition throughout.
• On-Site Aesthetic Quality Control: Supervise the physical installation and setup phases at venues, working closely with print vendors, scenic fabricators and lighting directors to guarantee that the final look matches the approved artistic vision flawlessly.
• Studio Mentorship and Quality Standards: Mentor mid-weight and junior graphic designers, establishing clear creative workflows and reviewing all visual assets to maintain an exceptionally high standard of design output within the agency.

Experience

• Art Direction & Agency Experience: Possess a minimum of 6 to 8 years of creative experience with a strong focus on live events, experiential marketing, or brand activations, having worked previously as a Senior Art Director or Senior Designer.
• Advanced Design Tools Mastery: Demonstrate expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite specifically Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign coupled with a strong understanding of motion graphics design, video mapping, and interactive media workflows.
• Dubai Production & Print Knowledge: Exhibit comprehensive understanding of local print materials, fabrication techniques, and large-format installation constraints, ensuring all artistic assets are optimized for physical production in the UAE.
• Portfolio of Live Experiences: Showcase a stellar design portfolio that highlights masterful typography, spatial branding, visual storytelling, and a proven track record of bringing massive live event environments to life.
• Education & Creative Background: Hold a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Visual Communication, or a related creative discipline, along with exceptional presentation skills to confidently sell artistic concepts to C-level stakeholders.