Art Director
On-site Creative Full time
Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia
Description
The Creative Art Director plays a pivotal role in leading and managing the artistic direction and visual
communication of a company or organization. They are responsible for overseeing the creative team
and ensuring the delivery of visually stunning and impactful designs across various mediums.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Creative Direction: Set and maintain the overall creative vision and direction for the companies visual
communication. Develop and implement creative strategies that align with the brands objectives and
target audience. Ensure consistency in visual messaging and brand identity across all platforms and
mediums.
2. Team Leadership and Management: Lead a team of creative professionals, including graphic
designers, illustrators, photographers, and other visual artists. Provide guidance, inspiration, and
mentorship to the team to ensure they produce high-quality work that meets the brands standards and
creative vision. Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment and facilitate teamwork across
departments.
3. Conceptualization and Ideation: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create innovative and
impactful design concepts and ideas for marketing campaigns, branding, product launches, and other
creative projects. Translate business objectives into visually compelling and effective design solutions.
4. Design Execution: Oversee the creation and execution of visual designs across various mediums,
including print collateral, digital platforms, web design, packaging, advertisements, social media
content, and more. Ensure that designs are visually appealing, on-brand, and align with the target
audience and campaign objectives.
5. Brand Management: Develop and maintain brand guidelines and visual standards to ensure brand
consistency across all visual communication. Oversee the implementation of these guidelines in all
design projects. Continually assess and enhance the brands visual identity to stay relevant and
engaging.
6. Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with internally and externally stakeholders, and
clients to gather requirements, understand project objectives, and deliver design solutions that meet the
desired goals. Effectively communicate design concepts, rationale, and recommendations to
stakeholders.
7. Trend Awareness: Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging design techniques, and new
technologies. Continuously research and gather inspiration to ensure that the brands visual
communication remains fresh, innovative, and competitive.
Requirements
1. Bachelor's degree in graphic design, fine arts, visual communication, or a related field. A
master's degree is preferred.
2. Proven experience as an Art Director or in a similar creative leadership role.
3. Exceptional creative and conceptualization skills, with a strong understanding of design
principles, composition, typography, color theory, and visual storytelling.
4. Proficiency in design software, such as Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, or similar tools.
5. Strong knowledge of current design trends, including digital design strategies, web design best
practices, and emerging creative technologies.
6. Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to provide clear direction,
mentorship, and feedback to a creative team.
7. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate and sell design
concepts to stakeholders.
8. Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and
manage multiple projects simultaneously.
9. Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and work collaboratively in a fast-paced
environment.
10. Knowledge of branding principles and experience in developing and managing visual identities.
11. Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in design execution.
The Creative Art Director plays a critical role in shaping the visual communication and artistic
direction of a company. They lead a team of creative professionals to develop visually stunning
and impactful designs that effectively communicate the brands message and resonate with the
target audience. They ensure brand consistency, drive creativity, and contribute to the overall
success of the companys creative initiatives.
Benefits
Autonomy work style, empowered and challenged!
We are dedicated to provide fast, thoughtful, and high-touch interactions. We hold ourselves to exceptionally high standards, and strive for incredible attention to detail, empathy, and fast turnaround times. We love what we do and enjoy doing it. We provide on-job training, international training opportunities, top notch talents teams and creative work environment to help everyone reach their potential and grow within UBRAND.
UBRAND is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
