Social Art Director

Huda Beauty; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beauty brand in the UAE is seeking a highly creative Social Art Director to lead their visual identity across all social media platforms. The ideal candidate has over 4 years of experience in art direction, with a strong portfolio in social-first content. You will collaborate closely with teams to develop engaging campaigns and ensure a consistent brand presence online. Benefits include premium health coverage and employee discounts.

Benefits

Monthly “Self‑Love Days”

Premium Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Monthly coaching sessions

Employee discounts on products

Quarterly product gifting

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in art direction, preferably in beauty, fashion, or lifestyle.
• Exceptional design sensibility with expertise in photography, video, and digital-first creative.
• Deep understanding of social media platforms and cultural trends.
• Proficiency in design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Figma).
• Strong eye for detail and storytelling tailored to social media.

Responsibilities

• Lead creative direction and visual identity across social media platforms.
• Develop social-first creative concepts, campaigns, and content strategies.
• Create bold visual executions tailored for each social platform's audience.
• Direct photography, video, motion graphics, and design elements across platforms.
• Stay ahead of platform trends and adapt the brand's creative.
• Partner with teams to align visual storytelling with business goals.
• Translate insights into creative opportunities that resonate with audiences.

Job description

Who We Are

At Huda Beauty, our Vision is to lead in creating a democratized beauty industry where power is given back to people to define, create, and enjoy beauty for themselves! Launched by award-winning beauty powerhouse Huda Kattan in 2013, Huda Beauty is one of the world’s fastest-growing beauty brands. As a company, we are fueled by purpose and not profit; this allows us to approach things differently so that we can create products, content, and a community like no other. A lot has changed since our launch in 2013, but something that will forever remain at the core of Huda Beauty is our focus on business excellence and our unwavering passion for kindness!

Summary

We are seeking a highly creative and strategically minded Social Art Director to lead the visual identity and creative direction of our brand across all social media platforms. This role is perfect for someone with a strong eye for aesthetics, a deep understanding of beauty and culture, and a passion for storytelling in the fast‑paced world of digital and social content. You will shape how our brand shows up visually online, ensuring a consistent, elevated, and engaging presence that connects with our community and inspires audiences globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Creative Direction & Visual Identity for our social media pages
• Define and maintain the visual language of the brand’s social platforms, ensuring consistency and alignment with overall brand identity.
• Develop social-first creative concepts, campaigns, and content strategies.
• Translate brand guidelines into bold, innovative visual executions tailored for each social platform’s audience and format.
• Direct the aesthetic of photography, video, motion graphics, typography, and design elements across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and emerging channels.
• Stay ahead of platform trends, formats, and innovations, adapting the brand’s creative to maximize impact.
• Partner with Brand and Social teams to align visual storytelling with business goals.
• Translate social insights and cultural trends into creative opportunities that resonate with diverse audiences.
• Ensure all content feels authentic, relevant, and aspirational for the beauty community.
• Experiment with new creative formats, tools, and technologies to maintain a cutting‑edge presence.

Benefits

• Monthly “Self‑Love Days” – at company discretion
• Premium Medical/Dental/Vision coverage for employee plus dependents
• Monthly coaching sessions with our in‑house Success Coach
• Employee discounts on all Huda Beauty products
• Quarterly product gifting

Commitment to Diversity

Huda Beauty is committed to building diverse and inclusive teams and upholding an equal employment workplace that is free from discrimination. We hire stellar individuals regardless of their race, color, ancestry, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, medical conditions, disability, or veteran status. If you need reasonable accommodations at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in art direction, with a strong portfolio of social-first and campaign work (beauty, fashion, or lifestyle preferred).
• Exceptional design sensibility with proven expertise in photography, video, and digital-first creative.
• Deep understanding of social media platforms, cultural trends, and the digital content landscape.
• Proficiency in design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Figma)
• A strong eye for detail, aesthetics, and storytelling tailored to social media
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high-output environment while meeting deadlines
• Creative, collaborative, and comfortable in front of/behind the camera when needed
• A portfolio showcasing art direction work with strong references to social-first content and campaigns