Senior Art Director

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

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Art Director to lead a diverse team in Dubai. This role involves conceptualizing and delivering visually stunning digital solutions for renowned brands. The ideal candidate will inspire creativity, mentor team members, and drive innovative strategies that push creative boundaries. With a strong background in digital design and art direction, you'll collaborate closely with various stakeholders to ensure exceptional outcomes across web and mobile platforms. If you have a passion for aesthetics and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in digital design and art direction for leading brands.
• Strong understanding of visual design, brand development, and the creative process.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the VP of Experience Design to bring new ideas to life.
• Inspire and motivate the team to produce exceptional work.
• Establish the style and visual direction across multiple platforms.

Skills

Creative thinking

Storytelling

Visual design

Brand development

Typography

Motion graphics

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Tools

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Valtech is looking for a Senior Art Director to join our diverse team in Dubai.

As Senior Art Director you will play a key role in the conceptualisation, presentation and delivery of visually compelling and functionally rich digital solutions to household name companies and brands.

Possessing a strong intuition that drives your approach you always remain mindful of the overall strategy behind the work. Our ideal candidate can lead, collaborate, mentor and inspire, offering a unique perspective and creative insight both to internal multi-discipline teams and customer stakeholders. Most importantly this person will inspire those around them with beautiful aesthetics.

What you will be doing:

• Collaborate closely with the VP of Experience Design and the team to bring new ideas to life.
• Develop and execute innovative, creative strategies that support project objectives and deliver results.
• Present ideas and concepts to both clients and prospects.
• Inspire and motivate the team to produce exceptional work.
• Balance multiple clients and projects across the agency.
• Work cross-discipline to turn ideas into reality across various mediums.
• Establish the style and visual direction across multiple platforms, such as web and mobile.
• Foster progressive thinking and continually push creative boundaries.
• 7+ years of experience in digital design and art direction for leading brands.
• Highly conceptual thinker.
• Excellent storytelling and presentation skills, able to engage clients and colleagues.
• Ability to concept and design for motion graphics (animation skills are a plus but not mandatory).
• Strong understanding of visual design, brand development, and the creative process.
• Passion for typography, colour, illustration, motion, and technology.
• An instinct to lead with vision and creative inspiration, coupled with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid experience designing websites, mobile apps, and other digital channels.
• Willingness to oversee production when necessary; strong attention to detail is essential.
• Proficient knowledge of: Figma; Design Systems (desirable); Motion Graphics and Interaction Design; Adobe Creative Suite; Accessibility (desirable).
• Ideally you will have industry knowledge in one or more of these verticals: Travel & Hospitality, Financial Services, Retail & E-commerce.

What we re looking for:

• Creative thinking skills and the ability to propose innovative solutions.
• A desire to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• A genuinely nice and kind personality.
• A passion for not only completing assignments but also adding value, pushing boundaries, and creating outstanding work.
• A hardworking and self-motivated mindset with the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
• Quick problem-solving skills as issues arise.
• Up-to-date knowledge of current trends.
• Meticulous attention to detail and overall product quality.