Art Director

Edelman Saudi Arabia; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Edelman in Riyadh is seeking an experienced Art Director to lead visual concepts across campaigns and brand communications. You will translate briefs into engaging creative work, manage projects end-to-end, and ensure brand consistency with senior and junior creatives alike.

The role requires 4–6 years of agency experience, mastery of Adobe Creative Suite, and fluency in AI‑powered design tools. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, present concepts to clients, and stay ahead of

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of relevant creative/agency experience.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating art direction and high‑quality digital/print work.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Hands‑on experience with AI‑powered creative tools.
• Strong presentation and client‑facing skills.
• Good communication, multi‑project management, and deadlines awareness.
• Figma knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative concepts, key visuals, layouts and assets across digital and print.
• Translate briefs and brand strategy into compelling visual solutions.
• Manage assigned creative projects from concept through final execution.
• Collaborate with copywriters, designers, account teams, and production teams.
• Present creative concepts and rationale to clients.
• Maintain brand consistency and high standards of craft.
• Guide and support junior designers and creatives as needed.
• Support art direction for photoshoots, video production, and content creation.
• Stay current with design, cultural, digital and emerging trends.

Skills

Art direction

Campaign concepts

Adobe Creative Suite

AI design tools

Client facing

Figma

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust, reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum.

At Edelman, we understand diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues, our company, our clients, and our communities. We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging.

The Art Director is responsible for developing and executing strong visual concepts across campaigns and brand communications, translating creative briefs into engaging and high-quality creative work.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop creative concepts, key visuals, layouts, and campaign assets across digital and print.
• Translate creative briefs and brand strategies into compelling visual solutions.
• Manage assigned creative projects from concept through final execution.
• Collaborate effectively with copywriters, designers, account teams, and production teams.
• Confidently present creative concepts and articulate creative rationale in front of clients.
• Maintain brand consistency and high standards of creative craft.
• Guide and support junior designers and creatives when required.
• Support and provide art direction for photoshoots, video production, and content creation.
• Stay current with design, cultural, digital, and emerging creative trends.

Requirements

• 4-6 years of relevant creative/agency experience.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating art direction, conceptual thinking, and high-quality digital and print execution.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong knowledge, hands-on experience, and fluency in AI-powered creative tools is a must.
• Strong presentation, communication, and client-facing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Figma knowledge is an added advantage.

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.