Art Director

Jobs for Humanity; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative agency in Riyadh is looking for an experienced Art Director to lead the creative team. This role involves overseeing design and production processes and ensuring high-quality visual outputs. The ideal candidate will have 5 to 8 years of experience in graphic design and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and strong leadership skills are essential. Join us to help organizations succeed through impactful design and innovative strategies.

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of experience in graphic design or art direction with a strong portfolio.
• Advanced proficiency in design software like Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of complex visual solutions across digital mediums.
• Maintain cohesive visual standards across outputs.
• Supervise development of digital assets and provide design oversight.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Digital Design

Leadership

Strong Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts or related field

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

After Effects

Job description

Company Description

A solution oriented innovative creative agency based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. They help ambitious organizations succeed through innovative solutions, impactful strategy, and redefine brands to connect, stand out, and succeed.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly capable Art Director with extensive experience across digital design, visual production, and team leadership. This role requires guiding the creative department in developing refined, technically sound visual and creative solutions while ensuring consistency across all digital and print outputs.

The Art Director will oversee end-to-end design and production processes, mentor multidisciplinary creatives, and maintain rigorous quality standards. Collaboration with client management, marketing, production and project management teams is essential to ensure creative work aligns with broader business objectives. The ideal candidate remains informed on emerging technologies, production methodologies, and digital design trends to support the continuous advancement of the organization’s creative capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Creative Direction and Visual Development Lead the conceptualization and execution of advanced visual solutions across digital and production-oriented initiatives.
• Establish and maintain comprehensive visual standards To ensure cohesion across all digital and physical outputs.
• Oversee development of visual assets Including digital interfaces, production graphics, motion elements, and technical design components.
• Generate and implement innovative creative concepts Leveraging emerging technologies and AI.
• Monitor developments in digital design, interface aesthetics, AI integration, and production techniques To support forward-looking creative strategies.
• Design Oversight and Quality Assurance Review and approve all design deliverables to ensure accuracy, technical excellence, and adherence to established visual standards; provide expert direction on typography, colour systems, composition, digital interface styling and overall visual communication; improve design workflows and production processes to enhance efficiency and creativity; ensure all visual materials are optimized for digital platforms.
• Team Leadership and Operational Management Lead and mentor senior and junior designers, motion specialists and production artists; assign responsibilities, provide structured feedback, and ensure project milestones and production schedules are achieved; foster a culture of disciplined creativity, technical precision, and continuous professional development; collaborate with technology teams, marketing, product leaders and strategic partners to align visual direction with organizational objectives.
• Client and Stakeholder Collaboration Present creative concepts, interface designs and production-ready visuals to clients and internal leadership for approval; refine and adjust creative work based on stakeholder feedback while maintaining design integrity.
• Industry Engagement and Professional Advancement Stay current with developments in digital design, AI-driven tools, production technologies and interface aesthetics; participate in industry events, professional training and development programs; explore and test emerging creative software, AI solutions and production methodologies to expand technical and creative capabilities.

Qualifications and Experience

• 5 to 8 years of professional experience in graphic design, creative work, or art direction, with a portfolio showcasing a diverse range of projects.
• Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Visual Communication, multimedia or a related field.
• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, etc.): Advanced proficiency in design software for creating and editing visual elements.
• Strong conceptual skills to translate creative ideas into compelling visual solutions.
• Digital Design: Experience in creating designs for web, mobile, and social media platforms.
• Print Production: Knowledge of the printing process, file preparation, and quality control for printed materials.
• Video & Motion Graphics: Experience in creating motion graphics or working with video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere, After Effects).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to present ideas clearly and effectively to clients, stakeholders and team members.
• Leadership & Team Management: Ability to lead and manage a creative team, providing guidance, mentorship and feedback.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in order to meet project deadlines.