Junior Art Director

APCO Worldwide; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

APCO Worldwide in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Junior Art Director with strong design and branding skills to support high-quality visual concepts across digital, print, social and motion channels. The role emphasizes layout, typography, brand systems and visual storytelling, with confident use of AI tools to enhance exploration and production.

Animation experience is a plus. You will collaborate with senior creatives, designers and client teams to translate briefs into compelling outputs, ensuring

Qualifications

• 4 years of relevant experience in design, branding or visual communication.
• Strong portfolio showing branding systems and campaign visuals.
• Proficient in AI-powered design tools for ideation and production.
• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator; Arabic-speaking is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop visual concepts across digital, print and social channels.
• Create polished layouts and production-ready designs.
• Collaborate with senior creatives and account teams to translate briefs.
• Apply design principles and brand guidelines across formats.
• Leverage AI tools for ideation and workflow efficiency.

Skills

AI proficiency

Branding

Visual storytelling

Typography

Layout design

Adobe Creative Suite

After Effects

Premiere Pro

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Motion design

Job description

Role Summary

We are seeking a Junior Art Director based in Abu Dhabi with strong design and branding skills to support the development of high-quality visual concepts across digital, print, social and motion channels. The ideal candidate will bring a strong eye for layout, typography, brand systems and visual storytelling while using AI tools confidently to enhance creative exploration and production. Animation experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Support the development and execution of visual concepts across digital, print, social, presentation and motion platforms. Create polished layouts, campaign visuals, brand assets, storyboards and production-ready designs aligned with client and brand guidelines. Apply strong design and branding principles across typography, composition, color, hierarchy and visual consistency. Use AI-powered design tools to support ideation, concept development, image generation, visual exploration and workflow efficiency. Collaborate closely with senior creatives, designers, content teams and account teams to translate briefs into compelling creative outputs. Prepare and adapt creative assets for different formats, channels and client requirements while maintaining attention to detail. Contribute ideas during brainstorming sessions and present design thinking clearly to internal teams and stakeholders. Stay up to date with design, branding, AI and animation trends to bring fresh creative thinking to the team.

Requirements

4 years of relevant experience in design, branding, visual communication, or a creative agency environment. Strong portfolio showcasing branding, design systems, digital assets, campaign visuals and strong visual storytelling. AI proficiency is a must, with practical experience using AI-powered tools to support creative ideation, design development and production efficiency. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop and Illustrator. Solid understanding of brand systems, typography, layout, visual hierarchy and design consistency across channels. Animation or motion design experience including tools such as After Effects or Premiere Pro is a plus. Based in Abu Dhabi or able to work on ground in Abu Dhabi as required. Arabic-speaking candidates are required for this role. Excellent communication, collaboration, attention to detail and time management skills. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-project environment with evolving priorities.

4+ years of relevant experience in design, branding, visual communication, or a creative agency environment. Strong portfolio showcasing branding, design systems, digital assets, campaign visuals, and strong visual storytelling. AI proficiency is a must, with practical experience using AI-powered tools to support creative ideation, design development, and production efficiency. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop and Illustrator. Solid understanding of brand systems, typography, layout, visual hierarchy and design consistency across channels. Animation or motion design experience, including tools such as After Effects or Premiere Pro, is a plus. Based in Abu Dhabi or able to work on ground in Abu Dhabi as required. Arabic-speaking candidates are required for this role. Excellent communication, collaboration, attention to detail, and time management skills. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-project environment with evolving priorities.