Are you a visionary storyteller with a portfolio that wows? Do you love designing bold, immersive experiences that push the boundaries of what's possible in AR/VR? Tactical, an award-winning Dubai-based agency, is looking for a talented XR Designer/Storyboard Artist to join our Tech & Innovation team. About Us Tactical is a creative and innovation agency that creates bold, mobile-first experiences for brands that shape culture. Pssst.… Did we tell you we did the first branded Apple Vision Pro experience in MENA? - We’re partners to iconic brands like Spotify, Netflix, Amazon, TikTok, and Snapchat. - As an official Snapchat partner, we’ve crafted groundbreaking AR experiences for top-tier brands like [Sephora, Dior, Cheetos, Pepsi]. - Global reach, Dubai roots: Our HQ is in Dubai, but we work globally—whether you’re based at home or in our office, you’re part of the team. Innovative tech at our core: Our in-house team includes developers, 3D artists, and creatives united by a passion for experimentation.
Role & Responsibilities
Your core job is that of a storyboard artist. Work closely with the strategy team to translate creative concepts into storyboards and visuals that are on-brand and compelling. Your work will sell ideas and set the vision.
Taking the role of Art Director on other productions like microsites, digital event experiences, VR or CGI projects.
Design best-in-class experiences for platforms like Snapchat; ensuring your concepts are fun, intuitive UX/UI, and shareable. You understand the platform’s nuances and how to create content that millions will love.
Manage multiple projects efficiently with strong time management skills.
Work with a team of developers and 3D artists to bring your ideas to life, ensuring the final execution aligns with your vision.
Embrace a steep learning curve, taking on exciting challenges in a rapidly evolving industry.
Experience & Competencies
Strong design & concept skills; Ability to create clear, engaging, and visually compelling storyboards.
Expertise in translating creative concepts into visuals that align with brand identity.
Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects).
Interactive design experience in Figma or similar. Understanding of best practices in UX/UI; game, web or app design experience is a must.
Strong English communication skills—both conversational and written. Arabic proficiency is considered a plus.
Self-organized, motivated, and passionate about exploring new technologies
Bonus skills
XR experience - Awareness of design principles for immersive platforms, including spatial design and user interaction (hand tracking, eye tracking, and other input methods) in 3D environments.
Spatial design - Experience with 3D software like Blender, Cinema 4D, or Maya for crafting environments or assets.
Experience with SparkAR, Lens Studio, or WebAR (e.g., WebGL, Three.js).
Frontend development – Experience with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for implementing interactive designs.
This industry is changing rapidly; prior experience with AI is a bonus.
