Senior Art Director - Branded Content & Storytelling

Bloomberg; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloomberg Media Studios in Dubai is seeking a Senior Art Director to lead branded storytelling across formats, from video and digital destinations to live events. You will translate client objectives into compelling visuals, collaborating with writers, editors and animators to craft standout campaigns aligned with Bloomberg’s mission.

The role requires a strong portfolio, expert Adobe CS skills, and a strategic approach to cross-channel storytelling, with experience guiding teams and freelancers

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of design experience with strong typography and storytelling.
• Expertise in branded storytelling across video, print, podcasts and experiential.
• Expert level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and web design tools.
• Collaborative approach with writers, editors and animators.
• Fluency across cross-channel deliverables including storyboards and web designs.
• Impeccable portfolio demonstrating digital and video storytelling.
• Ability to give timely feedback and manage multiple projects to budget and schedule.
• Strong time management to handle several projects simultaneously.
• Experience researching proprietary data to inform design decisions.
• Experience developing creative for pitches including mocks and mood boards.

Responsibilities

• Conceive ideas at the intersection of client objectives and audience needs.
• Use design as storytelling across formats–storyboards, graphics, digital destinations.
• Advocate for best-in-class ideas with the Europe Studio team and global design leadership.
• Establish visual systems for branded storytelling across video, social and events.
• Maintain high quality work, reflecting latest design and social platform trends.
• Participate in proposals and brainstorming to grow the studio’s value.
• Articulate vision to internal and external teams with clarity.
• Act as individual contributor and director with production partners and freelancers.
• Grow the studio’s freelance network by tapping into your connections.

Skills

Design experience

Brand storytelling

Adobe Creative Suite

Sketch / Figma / XD

Collaborative

Multi-channel deliverables

Strong portfolio

Time management

Pitch development

Research data for design decisions

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Sketch

Figma

Adobe XD

Job description

Bloomberg Media Studios in Dubai is seeking a Senior Art Director to lead branded storytelling across formats, from video and digital destinations to live events. You will translate client objectives into compelling visuals, collaborating with writers, editors and animators to craft standout campaigns aligned with Bloomberg’s mission.

The role requires a strong portfolio, expert Adobe CS skills, and a strategic approach to cross-channel storytelling, with experience guiding teams and freelancers