Junior Art Director - Experiential Creative

BONAFIDE; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 268,000 - 402,000; Full time

Job summary

BONAFIDE is seeking a Creative Producer to take ideas from blank page to live delivery, shaping narratives and pitch decks, and directing the creative studio on site.

Based in Riyadh, you will work at the heart of the creative department, bridging strategy, creative and production, owning concepts from brief through to delivery and managing multiple projects end-to-end.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in creative agencies or experiential production.
• Proven portfolio of personally authored creative concepts and experiences.
• Experience taking concept to final delivery across live events.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, PowerPoint, and AI image-generation tools.
• Arabic and English language skills are advantageous.
• Based in Riyadh; office-based role.

Responsibilities

• Review RFPs and client briefs to identify key requirements and opportunities.
• Develop original creative platforms, event concepts, spatial ideas and experiences.
• Build narratives and create pitch decks and technical proposals to communicate ideas.
• Art direct creative work by setting visual direction and guiding the studio.
• Develop briefs for 3D, 2D and motion teams with sketches and references.
• Use AI image-generation tools to explore and test directions.
• Collaborate with production and supplier teams to ensure feasibility and viability.
• Take ownership through build, load-in and live event days.
• Present concepts to clients and stakeholders, defending the thinking.
• Brief, review and mentor Junior Creative Producers.
• Manage multiple projects across scales, timelines and deadlines.

Skills

Creative concept development

Portfolio ownership

Storytelling & deck development

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Keynote/PowerPoint

AI image-generation tools

Job description

The Creative Producer takes ideas from a blank page through to live delivery. This role is responsible for developing creative concepts, shaping compelling narratives and pitch decks, directing the creative studio, and carrying ideas through to execution on site.

Working at the heart of the creative department, the Creative Producer sits between strategy, creative and production — close enough to the brief to shape the thinking and close enough to production to ensure the idea can be brought to life.

This is a hands‑on creative role focused on authorship, concept development and end‑to‑end creative ownership. You will be expected to originate ideas, shape experiences and take responsibility for the creative from concept through delivery.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review RFPs and client briefs to identify key requirements, evaluation criteria and creative opportunities.
• Develop original creative platforms, event concepts, spatial ideas and experiential experiences from concept to execution.
• Build compelling narratives and create pitch decks and technical proposals that communicate and sell the creative idea.
• Art direct creative work by setting the visual direction, maintaining creative quality and guiding the studio through development.
• Develop clear and actionable creative briefs for 3D, 2D and motion teams, supported by sketches, references and spatial direction.
• Use AI image‑generation tools as part of the creative development process to explore, visualise and test creative directions.
• Collaborate closely with production, technical and supplier teams to ensure creative ideas are feasible, buildable and commercially viable.
• Take creative ownership through the full project lifecycle, including build, load‑in and live event days.
• Present creative concepts and proposals to clients and stakeholders, confidently communicating and defending the creative thinking.
• Brief, review and mentor Junior Creative Producers.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously across different scales, timelines and deadlines.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

• Strong visual and spatial judgement, with the ability to read floorplans and understand scale, sightlines, audience flow and dwell time.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills, with strong capability in both storytelling and deck development.
• Strong working knowledge of AI image‑generation tools and their application in the creative development process.
• Ability to develop and protect a strong creative idea through multiple rounds of client feedback.
• Genuine curiosity about culture, architecture, art, design and experiential trends.
• Ability to communicate confidently with clients and stakeholders across creative and cultural disciplines.
• Calm and adaptable under pressure, with the ability to manage fast turnarounds and changing priorities.
• Ability to balance creative ambition with practical, technical and commercial considerations.
• Reliable, proactive and comfortable being present on site when required.

PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE

• 3–5 years of relevant experience within a creative agency, event production company or experiential environment.
• Proven portfolio of creative concepts and experiences that you personally authored and developed.
• Demonstrable experience owning creative work from initial brief and concept development through to final delivery.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Keynote/PowerPoint and AI image‑generation tools.
• Strong sketching and visualisation skills are a plus.
• Experience in live events, ceremonies or show design is highly desirable.
• Experience delivering projects in Saudi Arabia or the wider GCC, particularly across sports, entertainment, cultural or government sectors, is a strong advantage.
• Arabic and English language skills are an advantage.

REQUIREMENTS

• 3+ years of experience within a creative agency, event production or experiential environment.
• Must be based in Riyadh or willing to relocate.
• This is an office‑based role.
• CV must include a link to a portfolio. Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.

If you are passionate about creating meaningful experiences, developing bold creative ideas and taking them from concept to reality, we would love to hear from you.