Senior Art Director, Contract at Bloomberg

Bloomberg; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloomberg Media Studios in Dubai seeks a full-time Senior Art Director skilled in conceptual thinking, storytelling, and typography, with experience producing branded content. You will conceive ideas at the intersection of client objectives and audience needs using Bloomberg’s data and insights and translate them across video, social, and experiential formats.

The role combines hands-on design with direction of partners and freelancers, maintaining high-quality work on budget and schedule.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of design experience with strong typography and visual storytelling.
• Expertise in branded storytelling across video, print, podcasts, and experiential formats.
• Ability to translate data-driven insights into creative concepts.

Responsibilities

• Conceive creative ideas at the intersection of client objectives and audience needs using Bloomberg’s data and insights.
• Use design as a storytelling medium across formats—storyboards, video graphics, digital destinations, live activations, and more.
• Advocate for best-in-class ideas and design solutions in partnership with the Europe Studio team and global design leadership.
• Establish visual systems for branded storytelling across formats – video, social, live events.
• Uphold high quality of work and translate latest design and social platform shifts for Bloomberg audiences.
• Participate in proposals and brainstorms that grow the Studio’s value for clients.
• Communicate the vision and rationale to external and internal teams clearly.
• Function as both individual contributor and director with production partners and freelancers.
• Proactively grow the studio’s freelance network.

Skills

Brand storytelling

Typography

Visual storytelling

Client collaboration

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Sketch

Figma

Adobe XD

Job description

Senior Art Director, Contract at Bloomberg in Dubai, DU, AE.

This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

Bloomberg LP has built a significant media business spanning television and OTT, digital, magazine, podcast and radio, and Bloomberg delivers data and news that markets depend on.

What is the future of storytelling in podcasts, social videos, immersive articles and longform documentaries? How can data clarify and create new perspectives? Where are the new ideas – and people –shaping our global future? What does the future of finance, the future of work, the future of cities, and the future of health look like?

At Bloomberg Media Studios, we confront these questions every day. As the global studio at the heart of Bloomberg Media, we develop creative solutions for brands that leverage Bloomberg’s mission, intelligence, and equity for Bloomberg’s core audiences. We are passionate about developing innovative ideas and committed to working for a company that places purpose at the centre of its business, and understands that creativity depends on a healthy, balanced, and supportive work environment.

We are searching for a full-time Senior Art Director for our Dubai studio, skilled in conceptual thinking, storytelling, and exceptional graphic design with experience producing work in the branded content space.

Responsibilities

• Conceive creative ideas that sit at the intersection of client objectives and audience needs using Bloomberg’s proprietary data and insights
• Use design as a storytelling medium to express narrative ideas across formats - storyboards, video graphics, digital destinations, live experiential activations, and more
• Advocate for uncompromising, best-in-class ideas and design solutions for clients in partnership with the Europe Studio team and global design leadership
• Establish visual systems for branded storytelling across formats – video, social, live events
• Uphold the highest quality of work, translating the latest shifts in design and social platforms for a Bloomberg audience
• Participate in proactive proposals and brainstorms that push the Studio’s unique value for clients
• Communicate the vision and rationale of the work to external and internal teams in an articulate and compelling manner
• Function as both an individual contributor as well as a director when working with our network of production partners and freelance resources
• Proactively tap into your network and seek out new talent to grow the studio’s freelance network

Qualifications & Experience

• 7-10 years of experience in design with a strong emphasis on design and typography, visual storytelling and social work experience preferred
• Expertise in crafting branded storytelling across multiple touchpoints (video, print, podcasts, print, experiential) and corresponding social promotional campaigns
• Expert level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and web design software (Sketch, Figma, or Adobe XD)
• Highly collaborative approach with our team of writers, video editors and animators
• Fluency across deliverables that fit with a cross-channel approach (style frames and/or storyboards for video, web designs for immersive experiences etc.)
• Impeccable design portfolio demonstrating a mix of digital and video-based storytelling
• Ability to provide timely, helpful feedback to improve creative, processes, and to keep work on budget and schedule
• Strong time management skills that ensure the ability to work across multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to research proprietary data to synthesize into meaningful design decisions
• Experience developing creative for pitches including mocks, mood boards, and written ideas

If indicated, please note that years of experience are a guide; we will consider applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the skills necessary for the role.

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